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Independent Educational Evaluations in Bakersfield, CA

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

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Serving Bakersfield Students & Districts

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

School Districts

Experienced in working with Kern High School District and Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and surrounding districts.

Local Presence

Serving the Bakersfield 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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Autism Spectrum & ADHD Assessments in Bakersfield

Independent educational evaluations identifying autism spectrum profiles, attention deficits, and executive dysfunction for Kern County students.

Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Testing

When families in Kern High School District or Panama-Buena Vista Union School District disagree with a district evaluation or suspect an unaddressed autism spectrum disorder or ADHD diagnosis, an Independent Educational Evaluation provides objective clarity.

Our Licensed Educational Psychologists utilize gold-standard diagnostic instruments—including the ADOS-2, Vineland-3, BASC-3, and Conners 4—to evaluate social communication, sensory reactivity, repetitive behaviors, and attention regulation. All IEE reports include actionable, evidence-based recommendations for specialized academic instruction, behavioral intervention plans, and classroom accommodations.

Serving All Bakersfield Areas

We travel to schools and homes throughout the greater Bakersfield area.

Downtown Bakersfield

Serving schools in downtown and central Bakersfield.

East Bakersfield

Providing assessments for students in east Bakersfield area.

Oildale

Extending our service area to Oildale and surrounding communities.

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Unbiased, thorough, and compliant Independent Educational Evaluations.

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Bakersfield IEE FAQs

Do you serve Kern High School District and Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?

Yes. We provide Independent Educational Evaluations for students attending Kern High School District and Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Bakersfield. We also offer secure telehealth options.

How quickly can you start an evaluation in Bakersfield?

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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