Comprehensive Evaluation
A Comprehensive Child Study Team Evaluation (as required to classify a student by special education regulations NJAC 6A:14) generally includes, but is not limited to an assessment by a certified Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC), a certified School Psychologist, and (optional) a certified School Social Worker.
We can also provide a Comprehensive Child Study Team Evaluation is SPANISH! Our center has a Licensed Spanish speaking School Psychologist and a Certified Spanish speaking Learning Consultant.
Specific assessments will be chosen based upon intake information but the LDTC and School Psychologist will administer assessments such as:
- The WISC-Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (for cognitive abilities)
- The Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (for academic levels)
- Tests of information processing abilities (visual-motor integration, phonological processing, etc.)
- Tests related to general emotional and personality functioning
- Assessments related to executive functioning
The certified School Social Worker will interview the parent regarding the child’s developmental history, health and parental concerns.
Our Team Members will also :
- Interview with the child and parent
- Interview other relevant people (with the consent of the client)
- Review relevant records
This evaluation typically takes one to two sessions of approximately three hours each to complete.
