THE PRACTICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTATION

Re-viewing instructional consultation (IC) from the perspective of its implementation in practice has reaffirmed the importance of the under lying assumptions presented in Instructional Consultation (Rosenfield, 1987). The basic processes have been refined and the results of advan ces in assessment and intervention continue to be integrated into the structure. More significant has been the evolution of IC-Teams as a mo re collaborative and systemic approach to service delivery. Several is sues have emerged that need to be addressed, including (a) training ne eds, (b) diversity, (c) the linkage to comprehensive and coordinated s ervice delivery, and (d) the practice of IC in secondary settings.