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Principles of Good Practice
The following excerpts of the Principles of Good Practice, published by the Independent Educational Consultants Association, are principles that guide our work at International Educational Advisory Services:
Summary Level Principles of Good Practice
- The consultant's primary obligation is to represent each client accurately based upon a professional evaluation of the circumstances and requirements of the case.
- The consulting relationship does not imply guarantee of specific placement.
- The consultant shall neither solicit nor accept compensation from any school, college, or institution for placement of the client.
- The consultant shall respect the integrity of the consulting relationship and of all relevant information.
- The consultant shall present to the client the most appropriate choices, representing each one fairly and shall make clear the client's responsibilities in dealing with any schools, colleges or institutions.
- The consultant shall not discriminate against clients on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.
Competence
- A consultant strives to be aware of and practice within the boundaries of his/her competence based on relevant education, training, or experience.
- A consultant strives continually to broaden and update his/her knowledge of appropriate options.
Multiple Relationships
- A consultant strives to avoid multiple relationships which could potentially harm or raise questions about the integrity of the professional's relationship with the students and their families.
- A consultant discloses any relationship with schools or programs and requests signed attestation by their clients of this disclosure.
Client and Family Relations
- A consultant strives to include all family members in educational planning.
- A consultant has an obligation to discuss with the family as early as feasible the fees and financial arrangement.
- A consultant strives to use all possible resources in the process of providing options.
- A consultant strives to understand the student's special strengths, values and needs.
- A consultant strives to provide similar information to all concerned with the student's welfare.
- A consultant strives to be cognizant of cultural, individual and role differences.
School/College/Program Relationships
- A consultant does not accept any compensation from the educational institutions for placement of a child.
- A consultant strives to avoid actions, which may give the appearance of an attempt to influence an admissions placement.
- A consultant strives to maintain awareness of current trends and practices in admissions.
- A consultant strives to develop and cultivate a network of professional contacts.
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