1. 1 Critical Factors in Effectiveness of Consultation Process  Time Demands (e.g. caseload, travel, planning time) Create released time (volunteer relief, university students, subs) Schedule meetings Establish consultation logs / information exchange (e.g. listserv)  Administrative Support Letters of Introduction ‘Contract’

2. 2 Factors that Affect Consultation Process continued…  Administrative Support of ECE Program Administrators / Lead Teachers  This can be addressed, initially, through formal ‘Letters of Introduction’ Parent Partner Teacher/ Consultee ECE Program Administrator R&R Supervisor/ECE Administrator

3. 3 Formal Agreement should include:  Description of services including emphasis on consultation model  Name/contact information for immediate supervisor of R&R professional  Name, credentials and experience of R&R Consultant Components of a Formal Agreement for IECSE Services

4. 4  Relationship between R&R collaboration with ECE partner and addressing of child IEP requirements  Anticipated frequency and duration of scheduled visits  Interactive professional development ‘contact’ (R&R consultant & ECE personnel) Components: Formal Agreement continued…

5. 5  Need for meetings with ECE partner / ’consultee’ re: child progress  Plans for communication with parents re: child progress  Description of related responsibilities of R&R consultant Sample - Services Agreement Components: Formal Agreement continued…