Common use of Interagency Collaboration Clause in Contracts

Interagency Collaboration. Collaborative Advocacy The Parties agree that: A. They have a responsibility to advocate for the needs of the Student/Individual. B. When an agency’s advocacy role creates a possible conflict between the Parties, staff from the agencies will attempt to resolve the issue prior to directly involving the parent. Both Parties agree to: A. Designate/invite agency staff, as appropriate, to participate in and/or submit written information for the development of the IEP/IPP. B. Acknowledge that any legally approved IEP/ITP shall constitute the educational section of an IPP and that the education agency has the responsibility for educational placement of Students/Individuals enrolled in public school programs. C. Assure the provision of services, either directly or by joint agreements with other providers, as specified in IEP/ITP/IPP. D. Invite staff from other agencies as appropriate to IEP/ITP/IPP. The Parties are committed to identifying eligible children and youth who require special services. The Parties agree to: A. Refer all Students/Individuals with suspected needs to the appropriate agency for determination of eligibility and, where appropriate, development of a service plan (i.e., an IEP or IPP) and B. Provide the general public with information regarding their respective services with consideration given to the ethnic and cultural diversity of the community. The SELPA will: A. Assist families in referring prospective individuals 3-22 years old to NBRC. B. Provide the general public with information regarding requirement for modifications of general education requirements, eligibility criteria and special education services. NBRC will: A. Assist the family in referring all individuals with suspected special education needs to schools for determination of eligibility. B. Provide the general public with information regarding Regional Center eligibility and services. The Parties agree to follow procedures that promote mutual understanding of their services by: A. Securing permission of the parent or legal representative to share Student/Individual information with the other agency. Exchanging information on mutual Students/Individuals will be an ongoing responsibility of the Parties, based on written consent for release of information by the responsible parent or legal representative. This exchange could include the following areas of information: 1. Behavioral 2. Communication 3. Developmental 4. Educational 5. Legal 6. Medical (not to include redisclosure of third party medical information from NBRC) 7. Social/Emotional 8. Transitional