Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

Get an impartial evaluation of your child’s learning

Are You Concerned the School District Evaluation Didn’t Capture the Whole Picture Of How Your Child Learns?

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.

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What is an IEE?

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.

When Should You Request An IEE?

Some common reasons you may seek an independent evaluation are:

  • You believe your child should receive special education services, but the school district says they do not qualify.

  • The assessment did not evaluate all areas of need and/or parent concern.

  • You disagree with the school district’s assessment of your child.

  • You do not think that the school district is implementing your child’s IEP correctly.

  • You feel that your current IEP or 504 plan doesn’t offer the accommodations your child needs.

  • You disagree with a proposed decrease or changes in services for your child.

Ultimately, it’s up to you as a parent to decide if an IEE would help your child.

To Get The Answers You’re Looking For

GAIN INSIGHT FROM AN OBJECTIVE CLINICIAN

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Confidence To Seek Services For Your Child

Empower you with data as you discuss services for your child with your IEP team.

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A Clear Path Forward

Understand your child’s learning needs so you can help the educational team create an effective plan to help your child learn and grow.

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A Clinical Diagnosis For School & Community Support

Alongside educational criteria, we also provide clinical diagnoses as appropriate that will allow for access to resources to help your child.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR CHILD’S EVALUATION

Our Independent Educational Evaluation Process

STEP 1

Connect With
Our Team

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. 

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STEP 2

Conduct the
Assessment

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.

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STEP 3

Get Results
& Answers

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.

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STEP 4

Find Your
Path Forward

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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answering Parents’ Top Questions
About Independent Educational Evaluation

  • Call, text, or fill out the contact form below to get on our schedule or discuss your situation and get insight.

  • 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.

Still Have Questions?

Here’s What Parents Are Saying

  • “I can go on and on and on and on about how resourceful, compassionate, loyal and awesome Jana Parker at MBD is. Thank you Jana! You’re such a beautiful soul who have given us so much of your advice, guidance, and sincerity!”

    PARENT

  • “Jana Parker came highly recommended from our public school administrators when we needed our elementary-aged daughter evaluated and she exceeded our expectations. As novices to this process, she walked us through our options, and what approach we could take to get the evaluation completed. She built immediate trust and a connection with our daughter and moved her through the evaluation process with confidence and empathy. Her report was completed in a timely way and Jana followed up with great resources and recommendations for our family going forward.”

    PARENT

  • “We had a very pleasant experience with Jana. She is professional and very flexible with our schedule and responds to our concerns and questions. She even followed up with more emails later. I highly recommended her service to everyone.”

    PARENT

GET INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATIONS TO EMPOWER YOUR CHILD

See The Full Picture Of How Your Child Learns

Get in Touch

Let us know how we can help. You’re welcome to fill out a form or give us a call or text at 669-282-2510.

If you’d like to schedule a call with one of our team members, please fill out the form. You’ll then receive a link to our calendar.