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At Knight Psychological Institute, we provide a vital bridge between clinical diagnosis and educational advocacy. If you disagree with an evaluation conducted by your child's public school, you have the legal right to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). As independent professionals not employed by the school district, we offer an objective 'second opinion' to ensure your child receives the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) they deserve—often at no cost to the family.
Why Request an IEE?
Why Request an IEE?
An IEE is a crucial tool for parents who feel a school evaluation didn't fully capture their child's needs or lead to the right support. We aim to:
Provide an Unbiased Perspective: We offer an objective, comprehensive assessment when you have concerns about the school's findings.
Inform Educational Planning: We deliver new insights and thorough data to help craft a more effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
Determine Specific Needs: Our data equips you with the information needed to understand which special education services, accommodations, or interventions your child requires.
Uncover Hidden Conditions: We carefully screen for previously missed or under-identified neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Learning Disorders.
Our "Whole Child" IEE Evaluation Process
Our "Whole Child" IEE Evaluation Process
Our IEEs are comprehensive and thorough, with a specific focus on your child's educational rights and unique needs:
Full Psychoeducational & Diagnostic Assessment: We examine cognitive abilities, academic achievement, processing skills, attention, and social-emotional functioning.
Objective Review of School Records: We carefully analyze all school documents, including previous evaluation reports, IEPs, and 504 plans, to understand the basis of your concerns.
In-School Observations: Observing your child in their actual classroom environment is vital to understanding how challenges manifest during daily school demands.
Collaborative Interviews: We conduct in-depth conversations with you and school personnel to gather a complete, multi-setting picture of your child.
Results: A Roadmap for School & Home
Results: A Roadmap for School & Home
You and the school will receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report that provides clear answers and actionable steps for the school setting:
Formal Independent Diagnosis: An objective clinical diagnosis that must be considered by the school's IEP team.
Educational Advocacy Data: Our reports deliver the functional data required for IEP or 504 Plan support within your child's district.
Specific, Practical Recommendations: Clear suggestions for interventions, accommodations, and special education services that are data-driven and tailored to your child’s unique profile.
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