Examines the use of current consultation approaches and modifications with European-American, African-American, Asian-American or Latino consultants and students in interviews of cases in which the consultant and student were from the same or different cultural background. The results, illustrated by case descriptions, strongly suggest that…

This article describes the implications of the consultation process when working with an educationally and linguistically heterogeneous Spanish-speaking immigrant Latino community. Suggestions for consultants include recognizing the heterogeneity within bicultural communities and conducting thorough family interviews in an informal setting and…

The study compared pretest and posttest achievement test data for 67 elementary grade children with learning disabilities in 4 conditions: 1 or 2 daily periods of resource room instruction, or consultative services presented indirectly or with direct in-class instruction. Students receiving a combination of consultation and direct services showed…

Elementary school teachers (N=104) were sent brief description of common classroom problem and information designed to alter their sense of control over the problem. Results indicated that increasing teachers' perceptions of control over the problem resulted in an increased preference for consultative rather than referral services. (Author/NB)

The article examines assumptions associated with prereferral interventions of consultation and informal problem-solving teams with at-risk students. Critical analyses of the benefits and limitations of both the consultation and informal problem-solving team approaches are offered, and alternative conceptions of prereferral practices are then…

The article describes private evaluation and consultation services provided to parents of young gifted children, and discusses the benefits of private consultation and the potential role of school personnel in meeting the needs of this population. (Author/JDD)

Explored dimensions of behavioral consultation that can potentially influence teachers' reactions to consultation process. Elementary school teachers (n=60) were randomly assigned to view and rate one of four scenarios which varied by consultee involvement and consultant language. Subjects reported high ratings for technical language when…

This article briefly describes the consultant teacher model for providing special educational services to gifted and talented students. Summaries of five recommended print resources about the consultant teacher model are included. (DB)

This discussion reviews the literature regarding consultation as a form of indirect service delivery in early intervention for children with disabilities, identifies barriers to effective consultation practice, and concludes that consultation can allow children with disabilities to receive intervention services in integrated settings if…

Addresses implications of increased emphasis on prekindergarten education for consultative and coordinating services of elementary school counselors. Reviews role of elementary school counselors in providing consultation. Discusses three selected approaches to consultation, as they relate to prekindergarten education, along with implications for…

Presents existing ideas on designing curriculum experiences in consultation and offers suggestions for training and supervising school counselors-in-training. Concludes that, for consultation to be effective as primary intervention within comprehensive developmental school counseling programs, planned instruction through didactic methods,…

Randomly selected national sample of school psychologists (n=98) completed questionnaire concerning reasons for successful and unsuccessful consultation outcomes. Results suggest that teaching experience of school psychologists may have mediated attributions of causality in consultation. Respondents with teaching experience were less likely to…

Describes educational collaboration and its relationship to school consultation as structured planning, decision-making, and problem-solving process. Identifies characteristics of collaborative school and its organizational structures. Articulates roles and skills counselors can use to provide leadership in developing and implementing…

This collaborative six-step process to assess school climate involves consulting the district to determine problematic aspects; developing measurement instruments for the district; analyzing surveys distributed, administered, and returned by the district; reviewing results with school members; forming small groups to pursue findings; and…

Suggests increased opportunities for assessment and intervention, consultation, and program evaluation in early childhood education as roles that school psychologist should develop to facilitate effective parent involvement in child's education. Reviews literature on parent involvement in early childhood special education and current federal…