Combined Independent Educational Evaluation in Southern California
Reasons for requesting a Combined Independent Educational Evaluation:
- To obtain an independent, unbiased assessment of a child’s learning, cognitive, or neurodevelopmental needs.
- To clarify or supplement school-based evaluations when results are unclear or incomplete.
- To help inform educational planning, including IEPs, 504 Plans, or other school accommodations.
- To identify strengths, challenges, and targeted interventions that may not have been fully addressed in previous evaluations.
Who Can Benefit from a Combined IEE?
A Combined IEE can provide valuable insight for students whose needs aren’t fully addressed through school-based assessments alone. It brings together academic, psychological, and functional perspectives to create a clearer picture of how a child learns and what supports they may need.
- Students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges not fully explained by school evaluations
- Children who are not making expected progress or who’ve been denied services
- Twice-exceptional learners (gifted students with learning differences)
Why Families Request a Combined IEE
Families often seek a Combined IEE when they feel school-based testing hasn’t provided the full picture of their child’s needs. By combining different areas of assessment, parents gain a more complete understanding that can guide both educational planning and support services.
- Concern that school evaluations missed or overlooked key challenges
- Desire for a more comprehensive and objective assessment
- Need for stronger documentation to advocate for services or accommodations
We Are Here to Help You Navigate the Combined Independent Educational Evaluation Process
Our Combined Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) offers families in Southern CA a thorough and well-rounded perspective by integrating psychoeducational, neuroeducational, and functional behavior assessments. This approach ensures that every aspect of a student’s learning, behavior, and cognitive development is carefully considered, resulting in clear recommendations that support both academic success and emotional well-being.
A Combined IEE brings together multiple assessments, psychoeducational, neuroeducational, and behavioral, offering a comprehensive understanding of a student’s strengths, challenges, and support needs.
Students who face both learning and behavioral challenges often benefit most, as this evaluation examines the full picture rather than focusing on one area.
The results provide schools and families with tailored recommendations that address academic, behavioral, and emotional needs, guiding effective intervention strategies.
The process varies depending on the student’s needs, but typically includes multiple testing sessions, observations, and a comprehensive report with recommendations.
