SERVICES & FEES
INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL
EVALUATION (IEE)
Under IDEA, the Federal Law that governs Special Education, parents may request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) when they disagree with their child's most recent assessment. These are conducted by Licensed Educational Psychologists and provided at the District's expense. IEE's provide an IEP team with a second opinion on a child's strengths and weaknesses as a learner and assist the IEP team in developing appropriate goals and services for the child to make annual progress on these goals.
WHO
Grades K-12+
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
Typically conducted at your child's school
ESTIMATED COST
Ranges from $4,000-$7,000, dependent upon need. Costs provided up front in written estimate; district pays via contract established between parties in advance of assessment. This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
OVERFLOW ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Local districts often find themselves with more assessments than their current psychologists/special education staff can handle. Overflow assessments are conducted by an LEP, using district test kits and following district assessment templates. No DSM Diagnoses are provided; included are CA Education Code criteria for eligibility for Special Education. Discrepancy Model or PSW Model can be used, dependent upon district request. Only triennials.
WHO
Grades K-12+
CA Residents Only
WHEN
August-May
WHERE
School District, TBD
ESTIMATED COST
To be negotiated, dependent upon need and complexity of assessments. Contracts signed as Independent Contractor with district.
PRIVATE ASSESSMENTS FOR FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS
Private psycho-educational assessments may be conducted at family expense. These services are available for free at your local school district (even if your child attends a private or charter school). Families that typically are seeking private assessments, wish to better understand their child's (or their own) learning needs, but may not wish to engage with their child's school and these assessments are typically done confidentially. Sharing the assessment findings with school personnel is only done with parent's written and prior consent.
WHO
Ages 5+ (adult services also available)
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
Private location
ESTIMATED COST
Ranges from $4,000-$7,000, dependent upon need. Costs provided up front in written estimate. Private pay options. Parent pays 50% after first intake call and 50% prior to the release of the assessment report. This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
PSYCHO-ED
REVIEW & SUMMARY
Psycho-Educational Assessments can be confusing and contain a great deal of "psycho-mumbo-jumbo" that can be hard to understand. These one-hour sessions provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and have any and all areas of your child's current (psycho-ed) assessment explained to you. Some parents find this helpful prior to an initial or triennial IEP; others prefer to hold the session after the meeting. I have extensive training in Special Education law, though I am not an attorney.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
High School students
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
Virtual meetings (computer or phone options)
ESTIMATED COST
$300 per review (includes preparation for meeting and 1 hr. meeting time). Additional hours may be added and will be billed at $185/hour. Full payment in advance. This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
504 PLAN
REVIEW & SUMMARY
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR), a component of the U.S. Department of Education, enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (Section 504) a civil rights statute which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. I have written Section 504 Guidelines for various local districts and county offices. These one-hour sessions provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and have any and all areas of your child's 504 Plan/assessment explained to you. I have also had experience working at high school levels and aligning 504 accommodations to the college board's accommodations so that students may receive these when taking the SATs. I have training in this area, though I am not an attorney.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
High School students
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
Virtual meetings (computer or phone options)
ESTIMATED COST
$300 per review (includes preparation for meeting and 1 hr. meeting time). Additional hours may be added and will be billed at $185/hour. Full payment in advance. This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
IEP FILE REVIEW, SUMMARY & MEETING PREP
IEP documents can be confusing, dry and sometimes difficult to understand. I can assist you in reviewing your child's special education file. I will review recent assessments to ensure your child's assessments were comprehensive; that the strengths and weaknesses of your child are captured in the IEP and that goals and services align with these needs. I will also review IEP goals to determine if they are appropriate or need amended. My goals is to answer all your questions and provide you with the tools in your toolkit to advocate on your child's behalf during IEP meetings. I have trained hundreds of special educators (across the state) on IEP Development and Goal Writing and will help you make sure your child's needs are being met and that their IEP is legally compliant, being followed with fidelity, and that the supports and services in the IEP are helping your child access their learning. This service contains the psycho-ed assessment review within the service.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
High School students
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
Virtual meetings (computer or phone options)
ESTIMATED COST
$500 per review (includes preparation for meeting and 2 hr. meeting time). Additional hours may be added and will be billed at $185/hour. Full payment in advance. This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
IEP MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Sometimes Parents can feel as though their voice is not being heard at IEP Team meetings. I make every attempt to assist parents in preparing for IEP meetings so they may be their child's best advocate, but in certain circumstances, I will attend IEP meetings to help facilitate conversations and assist Parents in voicing their concerns so that they are addressed within the IEP meeting.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
High School students
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
In-Person or Virtual Meetings
ESTIMATED COST
$500 per initial review (includes extensive preparation for meeting and 1 hr. parent phone call).
Additional hours will be added and will be billed at $185/hour for IEP attendance. Full payment in advance.
This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
NPS/RTC PLACEMENT
SUPPORT
In my experience, families and children are often in crisis when their child requires this level of support for their education and they not only require a fast, effective support, but someone who truly understands the strain this has on their family and child. Placement changes such as this are some of the most difficult choices Parents will make and I understand the emotional needs of these situations, as well as how to quickly find your child the right NPS/RTC.
NPS Placement (day treatment): I have extensive personal experience with the Nonpublic Schools (NPS) within Sacramento, El Dorado, and Placer counties. I know each school's director(s) and their specialty areas. I have helped hundreds of families place students both in and out of NPS' that fit their child's exact needs.
RTC Placement (Residential Treatment Centers): I have personally visited most of the RTC's within our region and the SF Bay Area. Additionally, I have toured and visited many RTCs in Utah (some of which are locked facilities). Similar to NPS placements, I have personal relationships with many RTC director(s) and know each RTC's specialty area so I may pair it with your child's unique mental health needs.
My goal, as should be that of the IEP Team, is to find an NPS/RTC placement as quickly as possible that will also help stabilize your child and teach them tools to successfully deal with their mental health so that they may return to their home district. I will also assist IEP teams with building a transition plan to return a student to their home district, when data supports this safe return. I have also worked with transport companies and can connect you with those resources.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All year
WHERE
In-Person or Virtual Meetings
ESTIMATED COST
$500 per initial review (includes extensive preparation for meeting and 1 hr. parent phone call).
Additional hours will be added and will be billed at $185/hour for IEP attendance. Full payment in advance.
This is an estimated cost, final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
EXPERT WITNESS
DUE PROCESS HEARINGS
It is my honor to serve as an Expert Witness at Due Process Hearings. My extensive background as a teacher, psychologist and district/county administrator provide me with a background of knowledge of the many levels of education. Additionally, I have extensive legal trainings (though I am not a lawyer) on Special Education compliance and law. I pride myself on being able to provide clear, concise information that is easy to understand and can analyze IEP documents for their strengths and weaknesses in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations, policies, codes and laws.
WHO
Parents of students in K-12+
CA Residents Only
WHEN
All Year
WHERE
In=Person or Virtual Attendance at Mediation/Due Process
ESTIMATED COST
Call for a quote; typically Due Process requests are on short notice and require cancellation of prior appointments/services, thus costs are TBD.
Final cost TBD and will be provided in writing and advance of initiating services.
COMING SOON...
Student Coaching for Executive Functioning Skills
Assistive Technology Assessments