Question 1

How is Discovery Education Specialists different?

Accepted Answer

We blend data-driven expertise with compassion–ensuring evaluations are compliant but also foster understanding and connection. Our focus is on helping every child be seen, heard, and supported.

Our approach is student-centered, strengths-based, and neurodiversity affirming. From the start to the end of each assessment, our evaluation is individualized and designed to promote understanding and allow students to access what they need within the school setting.

Question 2

What Services are available?

Accepted Answer

We serve districts and families across California. We predominantly conduct in-person assessments and counseling support. We do have the capacity to support virtually as well, for districts who want thorough evaluations that are a bit farther away.

Question 3

Do you provide bilingual or culturally responsive evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our team includes bilingual assessors and uses culturally responsive assessment practices to ensure every student’s background and learning style are represented.

Question 4

Can your team help us clean up assessments that are backlogged?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have experience, and are often called in to assist with this. We are here to help! We want to alleviate the burden and stress that often falls on directors, district staff, school site staff, and school psychologists. Our team collaborates with directors, site administration, and any other staff to determine the best plan of action to catch the site up and remain compliant.

We’re excited to learn more about how we can work together.

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