IECA educational consultants typically spend 20 percent of their time on the road visiting and evaluating scores of programs. Only by conducting such visits can a consultant get a good understanding of a facility’s strengths, therapy options, and staff expertise.

When your child, adolescent, or young adult is not succeeding in their current school, college, or home environment, IECA member educational consultants can assist with these common concerns:

  • How do you know when and what kind of treatment environment is necessary?
  • What type of interventions are available?
  • When should we consider a residential school or treatment program?
  • Would a wilderness therapy program be a good choice, or would an emotional growth boarding school be better, given our unique circumstances?
  • What would be best for our child and our family?
  • What are the options for adolescents who fail to move constructively into adulthood? .

IECA Consultants Guide Families Who Are in Crisis

Parents may not be aware of the treatment options available. IECA members help families through the entire process. They:

  • Bring clarity and direction to families during difficult times.
  • Assess your child’s unique emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
  • Evaluate educational and treatment options.
  • Coordinate with other expert professionals nationwide.
  • Recommend solutions and guide families through the decision-making process.

IECA Consultants Are Trained Experts with Comprehensive Knowledge of Placement Options

IECA members are:

  • Professionally qualified, multidisciplinary experts in therapeutic issues with a direct knowledge of treatment options nationwide.
  • Knowledgeable, as they regularly visit schools and programs across the country and internationally to evaluate and monitor program success and quality.
  • Well-informed as they evaluate programs through personal program tours, conference attendance, shared resources, and research the history, licensure, and evidenced based outcomes for programs.
  • Part of an international network offering advice and consultation for complex cases.
  • Ongoing learners staying abreast of best practices and current research.
  • Impartial, maintain objective assessment of placement options.
  • Independent—they accept no placement fee from schools or programs and work only for the family.

IECA Consultants Advise Parents on All Facets of Their Child’s Care

This collaborative and confidential assistance can bring long-awaited solutions to families. IECA members are thorough in their assessment and evaluative processes, conducting extensive histories and interviews of family members, school personnel, and other key referring professionals.