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Independent Educational Evaluation in Los Angeles CA

Delivering meticulous, legally defensible Independent Educational Evaluations across the expansive Los Angeles Unified footprint, from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay, ensuring every student has a voice amidst the urban sprawl.

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Serving Los Angeles Students & Districts

We work collaboratively with local Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure timely, compliant, and thorough assessments.

School Districts

Deeply experienced in navigating the complex bureaucracy of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and surrounding charter networks.

Local Presence

Whether you are in dense Downtown LA or the coastal neighborhoods, our team accommodates the unique traffic and geographical challenges of Los Angeles to conduct timely in-person school observations.

IEP Participation

Our evaluators attend IEP meetings (in-person or virtual) to present findings to the team.

Compliance

We strictly adhere to California Education Code and SELPA guidelines for Independent Evaluations.

Our Evaluation Services

Complete assessment coverage across all domains of suspected disability.

Psychoeducational

Cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments for Learning Disabilities, Autism, and ADHD.

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Speech & Language

Comprehensive SLP evaluations for articulation, language processing, and pragmatics.

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Occupational Therapy

Fine motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor integration assessments.

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Physical Therapy

Gross motor and mobility evaluations for campus access.

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Adapted PE

Assessment of gross motor skills for PE participation.

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Dyslexia Assessments

Specialized testing for reading disorders and phonological processing.

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Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area

We travel to schools and homes across the vast expanse of Los Angeles County.

San Fernando Valley

Serving schools and families in San Fernando Valley.

Downtown & Central LA

Providing assessments for students in Downtown & Central LA area.

Westside & Coastal

Extending our expert services to Santa Monica, Venice, and beyond.

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Unbiased, thorough, and compliant Independent Educational Evaluations.

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Los Angeles IEE FAQs

Do you serve Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)?

Yes. We provide Independent Educational Evaluations for students attending Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and surrounding school districts.

Where does the evaluation take place?

Evaluations can be conducted in-person at the student's school, in the home, or at a neutral location in Los Angeles. We also offer secure telehealth options.

How quickly can you start an evaluation in Los Angeles?

Once we receive the signed Assessment Plan (AP) and contract from the district, we can typically schedule the initial observation or testing session within 1-2 weeks.

Meet the Director

Founded by Donald Ghrist, LEP, Comprehensive Assessment Services was established to provide families and school districts with truly independent, high-quality educational evaluations—ensuring every student's needs are accurately identified and appropriately addressed.

Donald Ghrist, LEP
"Every child deserves an accurate, unbiased assessment. Our mission is to provide families and districts with the clarity needed to make informed educational decisions—grounded in evidence, delivered with integrity."
Donald Ghrist, Licensed Educational Psychologist (#2703), brings over 25 years of experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations for students with diverse learning needs. He leads a multidisciplinary team of credentialed specialists committed to delivering legally compliant, clinically sound, and compassionate Independent Educational Evaluations.
✔ Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #2703)
✔ 25+ Years Conducting Special Education Assessments
✔ Expertise in IEE, IDEA Compliance, and IEP Development

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