Independent Child Study Team Evaluation
An Independent Child Study Team Evaluation (CST) or IEE is offered at no cost to parents who disagree with the evaluation completed by the school district. The right for a parent to request an Independent CST Evaluation is protected by federal and state laws, according to IDEA, CFR (300.502) and NJ Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:14 Special Education).
Some of the reasons a parent requests an Independent CST Evaluation is due to a disagreement about the report, errors, lack of evidence, did not utilize or interpret appropriate tests, did not consider all information (teacher input, parent input, student input,) or conduct sufficient classroom observations, disagreement about the recommendations, etc. It can also be requested if the district refuses to evaluate the child, the district violates the parent's rights, or many other scenarios. While there can be many reasons to request an an Independent CST Evaluation, the parent is not required by law to provide an explanation; however, the school can still ask why; and it may be that the school is simply trying to help remediate the issue.
Leonard Educational Evaluations offers virtually every type of test and evaluation needed at our clinic. This ensures a holistic evaluation is conducted to get to the root of the issue, answer the referral questions, and offer recommendations that are appropriate. Our Independent Child Study Team Evaluation is comprehensive and will address the reason for referral and identify what, if any, issues are creating obstacles and determine the best remediation and interventions to address it in school, at home, and in the community.
Some of the reasons a parent requests an Independent CST Evaluation is due to a disagreement about the report, errors, lack of evidence, did not utilize or interpret appropriate tests, did not consider all information (teacher input, parent input, student input,) or conduct sufficient classroom observations, disagreement about the recommendations, etc. It can also be requested if the district refuses to evaluate the child, the district violates the parent's rights, or many other scenarios. While there can be many reasons to request an an Independent CST Evaluation, the parent is not required by law to provide an explanation; however, the school can still ask why; and it may be that the school is simply trying to help remediate the issue.
Leonard Educational Evaluations offers virtually every type of test and evaluation needed at our clinic. This ensures a holistic evaluation is conducted to get to the root of the issue, answer the referral questions, and offer recommendations that are appropriate. Our Independent Child Study Team Evaluation is comprehensive and will address the reason for referral and identify what, if any, issues are creating obstacles and determine the best remediation and interventions to address it in school, at home, and in the community.
What IEE Evaluations are offered? |
Potential Benefits of an IEE? |
Psychological Evaluation |
Access to Special Education |
Educational Evaluation |
Access to State Standardized Testing (SAT, PARCC, Keystones, etc.) |
Social History Assessment |
Access to 504 Plan |
Speech and Language Evaluation |
Access to Speech or Language Services |
Occupational Therapy Evaluation |
Access to Occupational Therapy Services |
Physical Therapy Evaluation |
Access to Physical Therapy Services |
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation |
Access to Technology Devices for Communication |
Assistive Technology Evaluation |
Access Technology Devices to Assist in School |
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) |
Access to a Customized Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) |
Classroom Observation |
Access to Functional Performance Compared to Others |
Student Work Analysis |
Access Functional Performance Compared to Others |
Teacher-Parent-Student Interviews |
Access to IEP Goals/Objectives |
Review of Records/Previous Evaluations |
Access to Accommodations, Modifications, and Interventions |
