This study focuses on the process by which school consultants select the teachers with whom they consult. Research participants were 14 certificate or doctoral matriculants in a school psychology program. A questionnaire was adminstered to all consultants consisting of ranking and rating items. Consultants were asked to: (1) list all the teachers…

To further understanding how content of change, degree of change, and initial level of functioning influence consultants' evaluation of consultation outcome, mental health consultants completed a questionnaire. Consultants perceive consultation as more successful when working with consultees who improve the most and who function at a higher…

Consultants ranked teachers in their school consultation placements on ability to meet academic and socioemotional needs of children, receptivity to change, and likability. Results indicate that teachers most in need of assistance are not selected for consultation. (Author)

Selected attitudinal and value characteristics of high and low successful consultants were considered. Consultants (N=12) and consultees (N=15) completed six measures. Consultants were categorized as high or low success of consultants based on the coding of consultants' logs. Results indicate that high and low success consultants do not differ on…