School & Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

ANS provides comprehensive school and educational evaluations for children and adolescents in San Antonio and across Texas. Educational evaluations are designed to assess learning, academic, cognitive, and behavioral functioning to support educational planning and informed decision-making.

These evaluations are often requested to clarify learning differences, academic challenges, or eligibility considerations and are tailored to address referral questions relevant to school functioning. Assessments are individualized, clinically rigorous, and focused on providing clear findings and practical recommendations.

ANS also provides Autism, Neuropsychological, and Psychological Evaluations across the lifespan.

Who May Benefit from a School or IEE

School and educational evaluations may be helpful for:

  • Students experiencing academic difficulties or uneven learning profiles

  • Children with concerns related to reading, writing, or math skills

  • Students with attention, executive functioning, or behavioral challenges

  • Families seeking clarity regarding learning needs or educational planning

  • Situations where additional data may inform school-based decision-making

  • Diagnostic clarification for special education eligibility

  • Educational planning for college, vocational programs, or adult learning environments

IEEs will have to be approved through your school district prior to starting an evaluation

What the Evaluation Includes

Each school or educational evaluation is individualized and may include:

  • Clinical interview and detailed developmental history

  • Review of academic records, reports, and prior evaluations

  • Behavioral observations in the home and school environment

  • Standardized academic, cognitive, and emotional testing

  • Comprehensive written report with recommendations for accommodations, educational strategies, or interventions

  • Feedback session to review results and next steps

Each evaluation is tailored to the student’s age, academic goals, and functional needs.

Use of Evaluation Results

School and educational evaluation reports are designed to be comprehensive and practical. Families commonly use results to support:

  • Educational planning and instructional support

  • Classroom accommodations or interventions

  • Accommodations on standardized admissions exams

  • Collaboration with school teams

  • Understanding a student’s learning profile and needs

  • Coordination with other professionals when appropriate

Scheduling & Next Steps

If you are seeking a school or independent educational evaluation with no waitlist, flexible scheduling, and direct access to the evaluator, contact Dr. Martinez directly to discuss your situation and begin the evaluation process.