Speech Therapy Consulting
Speech Therapy Consulting
An Independent Educational Evaluation provides an unbiased second opinion when you have concerns about your child's school-based evaluation or services.
The school's assessment doesn't align with what you observe at home, or you believe important areas were not adequately tested.
Your child was found ineligible for services, or the recommended support doesn't match the severity of their struggles.
Despite receiving speech-language services, your child shows minimal improvement and you question whether the initial evaluation captured the full picture.
You want an independent expert's perspective before making important educational decisions or considering legal action.
We conduct comprehensive, objective evaluations that meet all legal and professional standards for Independent Educational Evaluations.
"Our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. The first services we received was speech therapy as he was unable to express himself. We were lucky enough to have been paired with Stacey. Our son has been in speech therapy for almost a year now and has improved so much. He is always excited to go see Mrs. Stacey. We are forever grateful."— Lopez Family, Dixon, CA
"STC helped me ease my daughter into attending sessions independently instead of needing me to accompany her to every session, which has given her more confidence. My daughter looks forward to her therapy every week. We've experienced other speech therapy service providers and STC is by far our favorite. It feels like a second home."— Ann & Rose, Vacaville, CA
An IEE is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district. Parents have the right to request an IEE at public expense if they disagree with the school's evaluation under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
If you disagree with the school's evaluation, you can request an IEE at public expense. The district must either agree to fund it or file for a due process hearing to defend their evaluation. You can also obtain a private IEE at your own expense at any time.
A comprehensive IEE typically takes 4-6 weeks from initial records review through completion of the written report. Testing sessions are scheduled over 2-3 appointments to avoid fatigue and ensure accurate results.
The school district must consider the IEE results when making educational decisions. You can present the report at an IEP meeting, and the evaluator can attend to explain findings and recommendations. The district doesn't have to implement all recommendations but must consider them.
The school can refuse by filing for due process hearing to defend their evaluation. However, most districts agree to fund IEEs rather than pursue costly hearings. If they file for hearing and lose, they must pay for the IEE plus potentially your attorney fees.
