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OUR ACADEMIC EVALUATIONS

ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT

Who Is This For?

The Academic Snapshot is required for admission to our K–5 Hybrid Academy and for students enrolling in educational services unless current educational testing (completed within the past six months) is provided. It is also available as an optional service for Homeschool Umbrella families who would like an academic baseline and personalized recommendations.

What Is It?

A focused academic evaluation that provides a current picture of your child's strengths and areas for growth in reading, writing, and mathematics. Results help guide instructional planning and determine the most appropriate educational support.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent intake questionnaire

  • Review of educational concerns

  • Reading assessment

  • Mathematics assessment

  • Writing sample (when appropriate)

  • Personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Academic Snapshot Report

  • Academic strengths and areas for growth

  • Instructional recommendations

  • Recommended next steps

Time Commitment

Approximately 60–90 minutes

Ideal For

  • Hybrid Academy Admissions

  • Educational Service Enrollment

  • Homeschool Umbrella Families

  • Academic Baseline & Planning

ACADEMIC BENCHMARK TESTING

Who Is This For?

Academic Benchmark Testing is designed for students who want to monitor academic growth throughout the school year. It is ideal for students receiving tutoring, intervention, homeschooling, or other educational services who need objective data to measure progress in reading and mathematics.

What Is It?

Academic Benchmark Testing measures your child's current performance in reading and mathematics using standardized assessments. Results help track growth over time, identify learning gaps, and guide instructional decisions.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Reading benchmark assessment

  • Mathematics benchmark assessment

  • Score analysis

  • Growth comparison (when applicable)

  • Personalized instructional recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Academic Benchmark Report

  • Reading and mathematics performance levels

  • Growth summary (when applicable)

  • Instructional recommendations

  • Suggested next steps

Time Commitment

Approximately 45–60 minutes

Ideal For

  • Progress Monitoring

  • Tutoring Students

  • Homeschool Families

  • Academic Growth Tracking

  • Instructional Planning

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EVALUATION

Who Is This For?

An Academic Achievement Evaluation is designed for students who need a comprehensive assessment of their academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. It is appropriate for students experiencing academic challenges, seeking educational planning, or needing documentation of current achievement levels.

What Is It?

This evaluation measures your child's academic achievement using standardized assessments to identify strengths, learning gaps, and current performance levels. Results help guide educational planning and determine appropriate instructional supports.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview

  • Educational records review

  • Comprehensive academic achievement testing

  • Reading assessment

  • Mathematics assessment

  • Written language assessment

  • Personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive evaluation report

  • Academic achievement profile

  • Strengths and areas of need

  • Instructional recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 3–5 hours

Ideal For

  • Academic Concerns

  • Educational Planning

  • Homeschool Documentation

  • Placement Decisions

  • Identifying Learning Strengths & Needs

LEARNING DIFFERENCE EVALUATIONS

DYSLEXIA EVALUATIONS

Who Is This For?

A Dyslexia Evaluation is designed for students who struggle with reading, spelling, writing, or decoding despite appropriate instruction. It is appropriate for children suspected of having dyslexia or another reading-related learning difference.

What Is It?

This comprehensive evaluation examines the underlying skills required for reading and written language development to determine whether a student demonstrates characteristics consistent with dyslexia. Results provide a clear understanding of your child's learning profile and recommendations for intervention and support.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview and developmental history

  • Educational records review

  • Comprehensive reading and language assessments

  • Phonological processing evaluation

  • Diagnostic analysis and interpretation

  • Personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive written evaluation report

  • Diagnostic findings

  • Individualized recommendations

  • Intervention and accommodation recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 4–6 hours

Ideal For

  • Suspected Dyslexia

  • Reading Difficulties

  • Spelling Concerns

  • Written Language Challenges

  • Educational Planning

  • School Accommodations

DYSCALCULIA EVALUATIONS

Who Is This For?

A Dyscalculia Evaluation is designed for students who struggle with understanding numbers, learning math concepts, solving calculations, or applying mathematical reasoning despite appropriate instruction. It is appropriate for children suspected of having dyscalculia or another math-related learning difference.

What Is It?

This comprehensive evaluation examines the underlying skills needed for mathematical learning, including number sense, calculation, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving. Results help identify the cause of math difficulties and provide recommendations for intervention and educational support.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview and developmental history

  • Educational records review

  • Comprehensive mathematics assessment

  • Number sense and calculation assessment

  • Mathematical reasoning assessment

  • Diagnostic analysis and personalized recommendations

 

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive written evaluation report

  • Diagnostic findings

  • Mathematics learning profile

  • Individualized intervention recommendations

  • Accommodation recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 4–6 hours

Ideal For

  • Math Difficulties

  • Number Sense Challenges

  • Calculation & Problem-Solving Difficulties

  • Suspected Dyscalculia

  • Educational Planning

  • School Accommodations

DYSGRAPHIA EVALUATIONS

Who Is This For?

A Dysgraphia Evaluation is designed for students who struggle with handwriting, spelling, written expression, or getting their ideas onto paper. It is appropriate for children whose writing difficulties interfere with academic performance despite appropriate instruction.

What Is It?

This comprehensive evaluation examines the underlying skills involved in written language, handwriting, spelling, and written expression to determine whether a student demonstrates characteristics consistent with dysgraphia. Results help identify the cause of writing difficulties and provide recommendations for intervention and educational support.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview and developmental history

  • Educational records review

  • Handwriting assessment

  • Written language and spelling assessment

  • Fine motor screening (when appropriate)

  • Diagnostic analysis and personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive written evaluation report

  • Diagnostic findings

  • Writing profile identifying strengths and areas of need

  • Individualized intervention recommendations

  • Accommodation recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 4–6 hours

Ideal For

  • Handwriting Difficulties

  • Written Expression Challenges

  • Spelling Difficulties

  • Suspected Dysgraphia

  • Educational Planning

  • School Accommodations

LEARNING DIFFERENCES EVALUATIONS

COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

Who Is This For?

A Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluation is designed for students with complex learning, behavioral, or academic concerns that require a thorough evaluation. It is appropriate when the cause of a student's challenges is unclear or when multiple areas of functioning need to be assessed.

What Is It?

Our most comprehensive evaluation provides an in-depth understanding of how your child learns by assessing cognitive abilities, academic achievement, attention, executive functioning, memory, processing skills, and social-emotional functioning, as appropriate. Results identify strengths, areas of need, and provide recommendations to support educational planning and intervention.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview and developmental history

  • Educational records review

  • Cognitive assessment

  • Academic achievement assessment

  • Attention and executive functioning measures

  • Behavioral and social-emotional rating scales (when appropriate)

  • Comprehensive diagnostic analysis

  • Personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive written evaluation report

  • Diagnostic findings

  • Individual learning profile

  • Educational recommendations

  • Intervention recommendations

  • Accommodation recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 8–12 hours

Ideal For

  • Learning Disabilities

  • ADHD & Executive Function Concerns

  • Multiple Learning Challenges

  • Educational Planning

  • School Accommodations

  • Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

GIFTED IDENTIFICATION & TESTING FOR TN

Who Is This For?

A Gifted Evaluation is designed for students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities, exceptional problem-solving skills, or a need for increased academic challenge. It is appropriate for families seeking to better understand their child's learning profile or determine eligibility for gifted educational services.

What Is It?

This comprehensive evaluation examines a student's cognitive and academic strengths to identify advanced learning abilities and educational needs. Results help determine eligibility for gifted services in accordance with Tennessee guidelines and provide recommendations for appropriate educational programming.

What Does the Evaluation Include?

  • Parent interview and developmental history

  • Educational records review

  • Cognitive assessment

  • Academic achievement assessment

  • Behavioral and educational rating scales (when appropriate)

  • Diagnostic analysis and personalized recommendations

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive written evaluation report

  • Gifted eligibility findings

  • Student learning profile

  • Educational programming recommendations

  • Family feedback conference

Time Commitment

Approximately 5–7 hours

Ideal For

  • Gifted Identification

  • Advanced Learners

  • Educational Planning

  • Academic Acceleration

  • Enrichment Recommendations

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION & RECORDS REVIEW

Who Is This For?

Educational Consultation & Records Review is designed for families seeking expert guidance without the need for formal testing. It is appropriate for parents who have questions about their child's educational needs, school services, existing evaluations, or next steps.

What Is It?

This consultation provides a comprehensive review of educational records, previous evaluations, report cards, progress monitoring data, and other relevant documentation. Together, we'll discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and develop a personalized plan to support your child's educational success.

What Does the Consultation Include?

  • Parent consultation

  • Review of educational records and previous evaluations

  • Discussion of current concerns

  • Interpretation of assessment results (when applicable)

  • Recommendations for services, accommodations, or next steps

What You'll Receive

  • Summary of recommendations

  • Action plan and next steps

  • Guidance on educational services and supports

  • Referrals, when appropriate

Time Commitment

Approximately 60–90 minutes

Ideal For

  • Understanding Previous Evaluations

  • Educational Planning

  • School & 504/IEP Guidance

  • Homeschool Planning

  • Service Recommendations

  • Parent Questions

EVALUATION & TESTING PROCESS

Every learner's journey is unique. Our evaluation process is designed to provide families with meaningful answers, individualized recommendations, and a clear path forward.

Step 1 | Consultation & Intake

Every evaluation begins with a conversation.

During your consultation, we'll discuss your concerns, your child's educational history, current challenges, strengths, and goals. Together, we'll determine which evaluation best meets your family's needs.

You may also be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as:

  • Previous evaluations

  • Report cards or transcripts

  • Intervention history

  • Homeschool records

  • IEPs or 504 Plans

  • Relevant educational documentation

Step 2 | Records & Background Review

Before testing begins, we carefully review your child's educational and developmental history.

This information helps us understand the whole learner and allows us to design an evaluation that is individualized, comprehensive, and responsive to your child's unique needs.

Step 3 | Assessment Sessions

Assessment sessions are conducted in a calm, welcoming, distraction-reduced environment where students can demonstrate their abilities with confidence.

Depending on the type of evaluation, testing may be completed during a single session or across multiple appointments to ensure accurate and meaningful results.

Step 4 | Educational Analysis

Following testing, assessment results are carefully analyzed to identify meaningful learning patterns and educational needs.

Information from testing, observations, educational records, interviews, and rating scales is integrated to develop a comprehensive understanding of your child's learning profile.

Analysis may include:

  • Academic strengths and challenges

  • Learning differences

  • Executive functioning

  • Processing skills

  • Behavioral and educational patterns

  • Instructional implications

  • Educational recommendations

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING & NEXT STEPS

​​Educational Planning & Next Steps

An evaluation is only the beginning.

Assessment findings can help guide future educational decisions, including:

  • Educational intervention planning

  • Reading and dyslexia intervention

  • Tutoring recommendations

  • Homeschool planning

  • Classroom accommodations

  • Executive functioning supports

  • Learning strategy development

  • Academic goal setting

  • Ongoing progress monitoring

Our goal is to provide families with clarity, confidence, and actionable recommendations that support long-term educational success.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you diagnose ADHD?

No. Our evaluations are educational in nature and do not provide medical or psychiatric diagnoses.

Do you work with homeschool students?

Yes. We support homeschool learners, hybrid students, ESA/EFS families, and traditional school students.

Do you provide written reports?

Yes. Comprehensive written reports and recommendations are included with full evaluations.

What ages do you work with?

We work with children, teens, college students, and adult learners.

How long does testing take?

Testing length varies depending on the type and scope of the evaluation.

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