Specifications include, but are not limited to: Through the 2018-2019 school year, school counselors may refer students to outside counseling agencies when students are needing a more intense level of intervention, including specific types of counseling and related services. Mission CISD counselors may initiate the referral with consent from parents/guardians to outside agencies for students’ assessment and services. The referral process includes the following: 1. Counselors will provide a list of awarded agencies for parents to select one of their choice and make contact with said agency to meet for the initial intake/assessment of the student. 2. Contractor/Vendor must have a physical location (counseling agency office) to provide services in. However, if services need to be rendered at school campus, appointments must be coordinated with campus administration