Overview

• • Outside services consist of any related services that an agency outside of district provides a student. 

  • This can be both during school or outside of school.

  • Related services can range from counseling, therapy, OT, PT, ETC.

  • The collaboration is meant to create a unified approach to support the whole child. 

  • Clear lines of communication should be established with information and progress shared cohesively 

  • This strategy requires frequent meetings and a clearly developed plan for the student. 

  • The initiation of outside or related services allows for new ways to support a particular student. 

  • The process should be a partnership with the family and school based team to support the initial and ongoing process to secure the appropriate services. 

  • Student may have services already in place. Increased communication with these services may be necessary.

Core Components

• • Clear communication guidelines establishes

  • Roles & responsibilities defined

  • Scheduled opportunities to elicit feedback