Get an impartial evaluation of your child’s learning
You place a lot of trust in the educators who work with your child, and rightly so, but at the end of the day, you’re the expert on your child.
If you feel like the school district testing doesn’t match what you know about your child or doesn’t provide enough insight into the kind of help they need, it may be time to schedule an Independent Education Evaluation.
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) serves as a second opinion about your child’s learning strengths and needs from a practitioner not affiliated with your child’s school district.
An IEE helps you get the information you need so your child can receive an appropriate educational program.
Some common reasons you may seek an independent evaluation are:
Ultimately, it’s up to you as a parent to decide if an IEE would help your child.
Gain Insight From an Objective Clinician
Empower you with data as you discuss services for your child with your IEP team.
Alongside educational criteria, we also provide clinical diagnoses as appropriate that will allow for access to resources to help your child.
Understand your child’s learning needs so you can help the educational team create an effective plan to help your child learn and grow.
What To Expect During Your Child’s Evaluation
Let’s talk about whether an Independent Educational Evaluation will provide the answers and clarity you need but have not yet received from the school district’s testing.
Our assessments typically involve: asking your child questions, observing their behavior, interviewing parents, teachers, and other adults who spend time with your child, and conducting standardized assessments.
We provide a comprehensive report within three weeks of completing testing.
We work collaboratively with you and your IEP team to schedule feedback sessions and IEP meetings to review results.
We create a path forward for your child, providing guidance for your child’s IEP and recommendations for helpful resources and supports in the community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The first step is to get approval for an IEE from the school district. You have the right to choose your own assessor. However, the school district does need to approve your choice.
Once the school district approves the IEE, our practice arranges a contract with the school district for the process and the payment. Most times, the IEE is covered in full. In certain circumstances, the family does need to cover a portion of the cost. You will be made aware of this early in the process. There will be no surprises.
The whole process from start to finish usually takes 1-2 months. There are variables including the contracting process, accessibility of information from the school district, scheduling observations, and scheduling the IEP meeting that can influence the timeline. We will require at least two days of in-person testing at our clinic, which we will schedule with you directly.
We get the most accurate results in a one-on-one setting. Parents are welcome to sit in our waiting room, the main lobby, the courtyard, or enjoy downtown Campbell.
Our comprehensive report will be ready for you within three weeks of completing all aspects of the evaluation and interviews.
Depending on contractual agreements, results may be available ahead of the IEP meeting, and feedback from your clinician may be provided.
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