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Independent Educational Evaluation in Orange County CA

Providing comprehensive execution of IEEs for families and school districts throughout Orange County and surrounding areas.

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Serving Orange County Students & Districts

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

School Districts

Experienced in working with Orange County School District and Antelope Valley Union High School District and surrounding districts.

Local Presence

Serving the Orange County area, we provide easy scheduling for in-person observations and testing.

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 All Orange County Areas

We travel to schools and homes throughout the greater Orange County area.

West Orange County

Serving schools and families in West Orange County.

East Orange County

Providing assessments for students in East Orange County area.

Central OC

Testing and observation in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Orange.

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Unbiased, thorough, and compliant Independent Educational Evaluations.

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Orange County IEE FAQs

Do you serve Orange County School District and Antelope Valley Union High School District?

Yes. We provide Independent Educational Evaluations for students attending Orange County School District and Antelope Valley Union High School District 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 Orange County. We also offer secure telehealth options.

How quickly can you start an evaluation in Orange County?

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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