Our psychoeducational evaluations evaluate cognitive, academic, and behavioral functioning. There are several reasons why a psychoeducational evaluation may be recommended. If a student is struggling with learning, despite receiving appropriate instruction, a psychoeducational evaluation may be recommended to identify any underlying learning, attentional, behavioral or intellectual difficulties that may be impacting their learning. A psychoeducational evaluation may also be recommended to identify if a student is academically gifted, which can help inform educational planning and programming to best support their needs. Overall, a psychoeducational evaluation can provide valuable information to inform educational programming and interventions to better support an individual's needs. 

Many students have individual evaluations completed by the school and, at times, the results are not what is expected or parents disagree with the results. Parents have the ability to ask the school district to pay for an independent educational evaluation (IEE). An IEE is an evaluation done by a person who does not work for the school system. An IEE can determine whether your child has a learning disability or other diagnosis and identify the educational services most suitable for the student. The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) gives you the right to request the school pay for an independent educational evaluation (IEE) if you disagree with the results of the school’s evaluation.

It's important to consider the costs of an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE). Before completing the evaluation, it's important to determine who will pay for it. If you and the school district cannot come to an agreement about who will pay, you may need to go to mediation or a due process hearing. The school district will pay for the IEE if they agree to do so, or if an administrative law judge orders them to pay as the result of a due process hearing. If the school district refuses to pay, they must request a due process hearing to prove that their evaluation is appropriate.

If the school district's evaluation is complete, correct, and fair, an administrative law judge may decide that you should pay for the IEE. It's important to note that if you do pay for the IEE and give the report to the school, it will become part of your child's educational record. So, it's important to carefully consider your options and discuss them with the school district to determine the best course of action for your child's education.

Gifted assessments provide a roadmap for making educational and parenting decisions uniquely for your child. The assessment considers the whole child. A parent may choose to have their child assessed for many reasons that vary greatly. Typically, a child will demonstrate a very high aptitude for one or more school subjects. However, because a child may excel in one particular area of academics, they may struggle in others. Additionally, it is common to see a child who seemingly has a high IQ have other behavioral issues such as ADHD or be on the autism spectrum.

Gifted testing includes administering an IQ test, individualized summary reports, and providing feedback to parents. IQ testing may be needed to determine the eligibility for gifted education programs. 

We believe that all young adults deserve the opportunity to succeed in life. After completing their primary education, attending a good college can be a great way to set the stage for future success. However, we understand that many students face challenges with standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GRE. Some of these challenges may be due to learning disabilities or other cognitive impairments. We want to emphasize that parents should not give up hope for their child's success. There are accommodations available for these students, especially if they already have a documented history of receiving school accommodations.

Our overall goal is to provide students with disabilities the same opportunity as their peers to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. It's important to recognize that accommodations are not modifications of the test. Modifications would involve changes to the instruction and testing itself, which could invalidate the results. Accommodations, on the other hand, simply ensure that students are able to access the test and demonstrate their abilities to the best of their abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their individual challenges.