Services

  • A psychoeducational evaluations assesses an individual’s cognitive, learning, social-emotional, academic, adaptive, and behavioral strengths and challenges.

  • Gifted and 2E testing (Twice Exceptional) uses cognitive assessments to determine a learner’s abilities. Learners who are 2E are simultaneously gifted and have a disability or learning difference.

  • I provide consultation for schools, teachers, and parents to navigate behaviors, academic challenges, and mental health concerns. I also provide IEP consultation to support students in special education and ensure they are receiving adequate evidence based support.

  • I am available for speaking engagements and professional development for school staff, parent groups, and community events.

IEP Consultation

Questions about your child’s IEP? Not sure what to make of their evaluation results? Have questions about services and need support? I’m here to help guide you through the special education evaluation process. Schedule consultation sessions with me in packages of 3, 5, or 10 hour sessions to discuss your child’s IEP and ensure they’re receiving the right support.

what is a psychoeducational evaluation?

It can be incredibly frustrating to watch your child struggle in school. The first step to helping a child thrive in school is to understand their individual strengths and weaknesses as a learner.

A psychoeducational assessment is an evaluation in which in a child's learning and development are explored to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to enhance everyone's ability to help the child be as successful as possible.

Psychoeducational assessments help educators, parents, and students better understand how the child learns and processes information. This can inform what interventions, accommodations, and support will be most helpful for your child.

A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment includes:

  • Individualized testing plan that will address parent and teacher concerns

  • Review of student records to uncover patterns of learning and difficulties

  • Early developmental and health history

  • Observation in student’s school/classroom

  • Cognitive testing to uncover the way the student learns best

  • Academic testing to assess reading, mathematics, and writing skills

  • Social-emotional screening to assess emotional wellness and potential concerns

  • A full report including recommendations and a summary of your child’s needs

Why do a psychoeducational assessment?

  • Learn more about your child’s unique strengths and areas for improvement

  • Help your child thrive in school

  • Determine whether or not your child is eligible for special education services

  • Provide colleges and universities with documentation of your child’s needs

  • Identify gifted students who may benefit from a higher level of academic challenge

  • Nurture your child’s potential and interests to promote a love of learning

what is an individual educational assessment (IEE)?

As a parent of a child with a disability, if you do not agree with the results of the individualized evaluation of your child, as conducted by the school system, you have the right to obtain what is known as an Independent Educational Evaluation, or an IEE. This means that you may ask that a professional, competent evaluator who is not employed by the school system conduct another evaluation of your child.