Purpose/Function:

The Consultant for Students with Behavioral/Emotional Impairments is available to assist with intervention strategies for students with behavior/emotional challenges in local school settings.

Frequency:

As needed

Referral Process:

1. Form 2 signed by Director of Special Education and parent , is submitted to MISD Director of Center Programs.
       
2. EI Consultation Referral should include:
   
   Current Eligibility Report(s)
   Current IEP
   Current REED/MET Report(s)
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   Psychological (within 3 years)
   Social History
   Strategy Planning Form
   Psychiatric (Optional)
      
3. The MISD Center Program Director will forward the Form 2 to the EI Consultant.
      
4. The MISD EI Consultant will contact the local Director or Designee to establish meeting date.
    
5. The following may occur:
     
   - Observation
   - Discussion with parent
   - Review with LEA support team
   - Written recommendations, if requested by local district

Outcome:

• Student remains in local district and ongoing support from EI Consultant may continue up to a year.
     
• If a change in placement seems appropriate, LEA will initiate this.

Form Links:

Form 2 signed by Parent and Special Education Director
Strategy Planning Form (required)

Updated: August, 2019