Post on 17-Jul-2020
A qualitative dive into the challenges we face
P r a c t i c a l T i p s f o r y o u r P r a c t i c e :
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Tools For Success Consulting LLC
Lynne Scheurer-Foster, M.S., M.A.Educational Consultant
Prof. Member: IECA, HECA, NACAC
lynne@toolsforsuccessconsulting.comOffice 646-543-0029 Cell 914-646-6938www.toolsforsuccessconsulting.com
Colleen ReedEducational Consultant
Prof. Member: HECA, NACAC, INT. ACAC
creed@americancollegeconsulting.caOffice 416-217-9674
www.americancollegeconsulting.ca
American College Consulting
About your presenters…
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Improving Business Aspects of your Practice
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Gaining control of IEC Schedules
Limiting Stress• Not allowing students to take advantage• Structuring fee arrangements
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Managing Parent Expectations
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Ways to assess whether to accept a client into your practice
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Dealing with the SILENT Obstacle:
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Universal Client Issues
• Almost ALL challenges fit into one or more of ONLY six categories
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Our Roles as Independent Educational Consultants
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CASE STUDIES
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CASE STUDIES
1) Crashing Gymnast
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CASE STUDIES
2) Sibling in Transition
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CASE STUDIES
3) Tricky Twins
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Power of HECA Code of Ethics
Our comprehensive document addresses STANDARDS :• for working with students and families • relations with HS’s and colleges• of the profession
And the MOST extensive and specific section is the• Code of conduct for individual consultants!
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Ethical Guideposts for Independent Educational Consultants
1. Under promise over deliver2. Help student to find his/her best match3. Relieve family anxiety4. Refer out when needed5. It’s the student’s app not your
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Ethical Guideposts for Independent Educational Consultants
6. Avoid conflicts of interest7. Refuse actions that could compromise your advice8. Let the student drive the process9. Be cautious when you contact colleges10.Never forget that the parent may be the customer but
the student is the client
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Timing
• When does the College Process begin??• Does it ever END?
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How can IECs seek and give support?
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How can IECs seek and give support?
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CONCLUSIONS
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Questions?
Lynne Scheurer-Foster Colleen Reed
Tools For Success Consulting LLClynne@toolsforsuccessconsulting.comOffice 646-543-0029 Cell 914-646-6938TOOLSFORSUCCESSCONSULTING.COM
creed@americancollegeconsulting.caOffice 416-217-9674
www.americancollegeconsulting.ca
American College Consulting
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We look forward to seeing you again in 2020!
Thank you for joining us today!