Independent Education Evaluations (IEE)

What is an IEE?

An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) can requested by a parent or by educational institution; typically, as the result of a formal meeting with the academic team in which the parent and/or the school both want to meet the child’s needs, but ultimately result in a disagreement about what those needs actually are.  When this occurs, both the parent and school discuss an IEE and can contact Mountainview Healing, PLLC to discuss this process.

What is the Process for an IEE?

An IEE can only be requested following an evaluation by the school district.  If a parent disagrees with the outcome OR if the district is unable to assess the need, then an IEE can be requested by the parent.

Why Request an IEE? 

There are several reasons why a parent may request an Independent Educational Evaluation.  Some reasons are listed below:

  • The school evaluation did not address all concerns

  • The original evaluation was conducted in a distracting or challenging environment

  • Additional testing is being requested

  • Parent contests the original report as incomplete or inaccurate

  • Testing measures utilized were not appropriate for the child

Who Is Responsible for an IEE?

Ultimately, the school district is responsible for the IEE, which means that this is provided at “no cost to the parent”.  However, if the parent requests an IEE and the school district contests this (and wins) the parent will be responsible for the cost of the IEE.  Responsibility of the IEE is always determined prior to  Mountainview Healing, PLLC beginning of the assessment.

Are There Limitations to an IEE?

Yes.  An IEE is meant to assist in clarification of the child’s needs.  Therefore, the school district can impose certain restrictions.  Typically, these restrictions may include the qualifications of the professional conducting the assessment and the location of the assessment.  Sometimes, the school district may provide a list of evaluators to perform the assessment; however, the parent(s) are not limited to these evaluators.  It is the parent(s)’ right to choose the evaluator as long as the evaluator meets the qualifications and location restrictions.