In Collaborative-Interdependent Consultation Model, which statement is true?

• A. It's only school staff
• B. It excludes the student
• C. It is a partnership among family, counselor, students, school personnel, and community members, as equal partners
• D. It relies solely on counselor expertise

Answer: (C)

This model centers on shared decision-making among all invested stakeholders. The true statement reflects that collaboration involves family, the counselor, students, school personnel, and community members as equal partners who bring their own expertise to planning and implementing supports. This approach makes decisions about a student’s guidance and interventions more comprehensive and culturally responsive, drawing on diverse perspectives and resources from home, school, and the community. It isn’t limited to school staff, it includes the student as an active participant, and it doesn’t rely solely on the counselor’s expertise; instead, roles and responsibilities are distributed across the team to shared accountability and coordinated action.