A Wisconsin law has been enacted to ensure adequate educational programming for children with exceptional educational needs. Multidisciplinary teams (M-Team) are mandated to carry out the requirements of this legislation. One function of the M-Team is that of parental consultation. According to the law, parents must be notified that their children are to be referred to such a team. In addition, members of the team must confer with parents after they have met for assessment and programming. This article reviews the preparation of school counselors, their orientation toward child growth and development, and their expertise in facilitating communication. It is suggested that school counselors can be effective parental consultants for the M-Team. (Author)