Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
Independent Educational Evaluations
The school evaluated your child — but the results still don’t explain the struggle. A school evaluation may have left you with broad scores, vague conclusions, or recommendations that don’t explain why reading, writing, or math remains so difficult. A comprehensive IEE offers a deeper, impartial understanding of what was missed, what is interfering with learning, and what support to consider next.
The basics
What is an IEE — and when to request one
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by your child’s school district. Parents can obtain one privately, or request one at public expense after disagreeing with a district’s evaluation — subject to the district’s procedures and criteria.
Families often request an IEE when:
- ✓They disagree with the school’s evaluation or its conclusions
- ✓They want an impartial second opinion
- ✓The results came back “average,” yet the struggle is real
Why this IEE is different
You work directly with Dr. Duhning — start to finish
Learning difficulties often involve more than just the academic skill. Dr. Duhning’s comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations help children and teens understand how they learn and the exact supports they need to succeed.
- ✓You work directly with Dr. Duhning from start to finish — not a testing center, never passed between technicians
- ✓She reviews the history, assesses, interprets, writes the report, and meets with you for feedback
- ✓The test battery is individualized to your child, and findings reflect their unique learning pattern
- ✓Recommendations are specific, practical, and school-ready
The process
How does the process work?
Consultation
We discuss concerns, history, and the questions you want answered.
Records review
We review school reports, records, and previous testing.
Testing
Two to three in-person testing sessions, about two hours each.
Interpretation
Dr. Duhning integrates and synthesizes the data.
Report
We meet virtually to review the findings, recommendations, and written report.
Roadmap
Your child has a clear roadmap to succeed.
What you get
You’ll leave with answers you can actually use
Whether a learning disability or another factor is contributing
Why reading, writing, or math requires so much effort
The type of instruction and intervention your child needs
Specific recommendations for school, tutoring, and home
Appropriate IEP, 504 Plan, testing, or classroom accommodations to consider
The goal is a report that makes sense to you and gives the school team a clear, well-supported plan — not a collection of scores you’re left to interpret alone.
The evaluation will clearly explain:
faqs
Independent Educational Evaluations
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation?
An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district responsible for your child’s education. Parents may privately obtain an IEE, or request one at public expense after disagreeing with a district evaluation, subject to applicable procedures and criteria.
Will Dr. Duhning personally evaluate my child?
Yes. Dr. Duhning personally conducts the evaluation, interprets the findings, writes the report, and meets with parents to explain the results.
Do you accept district-funded IEEs?
District-funded IEE cases may be considered after the district’s written authorization, evaluator criteria, fee limits, and required agreements have been reviewed.
How quickly can we begin?
The first step is a consultation to discuss the concerns, review the IEE circumstances, and identify the earliest available testing dates.
How long will the report take?
Reports are generally completed within 3 weeks after testing is complete and all required records have been received.
Will the school district pay for an independent evaluation with the evaluator I choose?
Parents who disagree with the district’s evaluation may request an IEE at public expense. The district may have criteria regarding qualifications, location, and cost, so families should obtain written approval and evaluator requirements before scheduling. Parents generally get to select a qualified independent evaluator of their choice.
Walk into the next school meeting with confidence
You shouldn’t have to keep saying “I know something is going on” without being able to explain what it is. A comprehensive evaluation gives you the evidence, language, and recommendations to make better decisions about school, tutoring, and your child’s future.
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