In this virtual event, dyslexia advocates Lorraine Hightower and Melissa Minnick, along with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Madhu Boland, discuss the hidden gaps in school based evaluations and what parents need to know about Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), private testing, IEP advocacy, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and learning disabilities.
Topics covered include:
✔️ School evaluations vs. private psychological evaluations
✔️ What an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is
✔️ How to request an IEE from your school district
✔️ Using evaluation results effectively in IEP meetings
✔️ Signs your child may need additional testing
✔️ Educational advocacy tips for parents
✔️ Neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing insights
This webinar is especially helpful for families navigating:
- Dyslexia
- ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Anxiety in children
- Learning disabilities
- IEPs and 504 Plans
- Academic struggles despite good grades
Serving families across Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Reston, Vienna, and surrounding DMV areas.
Lorraine Hightower & Associate’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DyslexiaAdvocateLorraine
MindWell Psychology’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mindwell_us