Which item is ranked second in the model's priority order?

• A. Emergency/crisis intervention
• B. Mandates
• C. Teaming
• D. Consultation

Answer: (B)

In this kind of priority framework, actions are ordered by urgency and obligation. The most urgent focus is immediate safety—crisis intervention to stabilize the student and the scene. After safety is addressed, the next priority is fulfilling mandates. Mandates refer to legal and policy requirements you must follow, such as mandated reporting, confidentiality rules, consent, and required documentation or compliance with IEP/504 processes. These obligations are non-negotiable and time-sensitive, so they come right after ensuring safety. Only after safety and mandated requirements are on track do you move to collaborative work like teaming and seeking or providing consultation, which support effective intervention but aren’t as time-critical as addressing safety and legal/ethical duties. That’s why mandates are ranked second.