Ages 2-22
Independent Educational Evaluation
An outside, unbiased perspective on how your child learns and what supports they need.
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is an assessment of a child's learning needs completed by a qualified professional who is not affiliated with the school district.
It provides an outside, unbiased perspective on how a child learns and what supports they may need in a school setting.
The goal is
clarity and advocacy.
Why Families Seek an IEE
Parents often request an IEE when the school's evaluation:
Missed important information
Underestimated their child's needs
Does not fully explain why their child is struggling
Does not match what they are seeing at home
The evaluation
A Comprehensive & Individualized Evaluation
An IEE is designed to understand your child’s learning profile in depth and to provide clear, practical recommendations for school support. It may include assessment of areas such as:
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Cognitive abilities
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Academic skills
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Attention & executive functioning
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Social-emotional & behavioral functioning
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Social communication
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Sensory processing
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Language development
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Adaptive skills (daily functioning)
This process provides an independent perspective on your child’s learning needs and helps guide appropriate supports within the school environment.
All evaluations are tailored to the individual child.
The evaluation provides an independent understanding of your child’s learning and support needs within the school setting. Assessment is guided by your child’s specific needs.
what families gain
From the evaluation, you will gain:
Detailed Record Review
A thorough review of school records to understand the full history.
Parent & Teacher Interviews
Conversations with parents and teachers to gather multiple perspectives.
School Observation
A school observation (when permitted) to see how your child functions in the classroom.
Neuropsychological Testing & Report
Comprehensive testing, data integration, and clear feedback, followed by a detailed written report.
The goal of an IEE is understanding, not labeling. It helps guide school supports, services, and next steps.
Many families find that an IEE brings clarity, actionable recommendations, and a stronger foundation for advocacy.
What to expect
A Steady, Supportive Process
I guide the process carefully and systematically from beginning to end.
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Records Review & Background
We start with a detailed review of your child’s educational records, along with a parent interview to understand their history, learning profile, and what you’re seeing day-to-day.
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Understanding Across Settings
I gather input from multiple perspectives, including teacher interviews and, when permitted, a school observation. This helps me see how your child is functioning in the real environments that matter most.
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Comprehensive Testing & Integration
I complete neuropsychological testing to better understand how your child learns, thinks, and regulates. All data is carefully integrated to look at patterns, not just isolated scores.
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Feedback & Next Steps
I provide clear, supportive feedback to parents, and to your child and educators when appropriate. You’ll receive a comprehensive written report with practical, school-based recommendations to help your child succeed.
A Note on Strengths
Every child deserves to be understood!
An IEE gives families a stronger voice by providing a thorough, independent evaluation that supports more effective advocacy for their child’s needs.
Key Insight ✦
An IEE is about understanding your child's full learning profile.
The results provide clear, practical recommendations for school support, accommodations, and educational planning.
Ready to Learn more?
Start with a free consultation
A 15-minute call to talk through your questions, your child, and whether an evaluation might be a helpful next step.