Are You Looking For A Capable And Competent IEE Assessor For Your Child?
We offer transitional assessments and Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) through the IEE process
It’s not easy to be granted an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE), and families often require the help of a lawyer or special advocate to challenge the school’s assessment of their child. Even when an IEE is offered, families only have one chance to get a new assessment of their child’s special education needs. Therefore, it’s essential to choose a qualified, licensed professional who can provide meaningful insight and guidance.
Functional Behavior Assessment
If an FBA is requested, then an IEE will center around identifying challenging behaviors, providing an assessment regarding each behavior’s function, and offering recommendations about the proper steps to take toward intervention.
Transition/VOcational Assessment
During transitional or vocational IEE assessments, the assessment itself revolves around identifying the student’s goals for the future and how to best meet them. We consider functional skills and interventions that will be necessary for the student to thrive as they move toward independence and adulthood.
Working With Claudia Cares, You Can confident that your Child’s IEE will be thorough
Our goal is to focus on your child and family so that the outcome of the IEE assessment is as successful as possible. And because Claudia Cares has ample experience in the field of special education, behavior analysis, adult services, mental health, and understanding the needs of and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Claudia Cares can tailor IEE assessment to meet your child’s unique needs.
If you are a parent seeking an IEE for your child, chances are that you have been offered limited perspective and resources by your child’s school—meaning that any information and referrals provided by the school are restricted to what is offered by the district. Given Claudia Cares’ extensive background within the field of special needs services, we can offer perspective from a wide lens that takes into consideration the many factors that can influence the outcome of an IEE assessment, and not just the school’s opinion.
What Sets Claudia Cares Apart?
Individualized attention and a thorough assessment of your child’s IEE
Extensive history working on the transition and behavior management students with different disabilities
A functional point-of-view that considers elements outside of what you and your child’s school might see
A tailored assessment to your child’s needs, not just a cookie-cutter approach
FAQs
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The district will dictate how long we have for the IEE assessment (although it is not that hard to get extensions if they are needed). The assessment includes: review of records, observation(s) of the student at the school of attendance, assessment, preparation of the written report and finally attending the IEP meeting.
We will do my best to keep the assessment on track as much as possible. Our goal is to adhere to your family’s specific objectives and timelines.
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Claudia’s long career in this field—including experience working with clients in Regional Center programs, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and as a special needs teacher and BCBA—has given me an all-encompassing and bird’s eye view of what is needed for each client. Having worked with a wide range of clients, ages 3 to 65, Claudia have a solid understanding of what the future holds for your child, and can set them up to have the options that will best align with their skills and interests.
If your child is in need of an FBA, Claudia is familiar with the common behaviors within school populations and can approach the IEE assessment with a thorough, global perspective.
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We offer a wide variety of special needs services and can continue to work with your family even beyond the IEE process. For example, we can help you to determine the steps to facilitate your child’s transition into adulthood (Secondary Transition) or maximize Regional Center opportunities through Self-Determination (as Independent Facilitators). And if you’re in need of parenting support, our Positive Parenting services can reinforce elements of your child’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the home.
We invite you to explore these pages on the site to learn more about how Claudia Cares Consulting can further assist your family.
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Notify your school district that you have chosen Claudia to perform the assessment. From there, your child’s school will send us either the transitional/vocational or an FBA IEE contract, at which point we will contact you to set up the first appointment.
“Claudia, you have a remarkable ability to capture the student and the situation. Even more remarkable is your ability to write such that what needs to happen is clear and is stated kindly and in an encouraging manner. You demonstrate profound insight and make it seem so obvious and simple that I wonder why no one else before has ever pointed out what you see. You truly have a talent for dealing with kids, their families, and then for synthesizing the information and writing a coherent report with actionable items.”
