San Diego Special Education Assessments

Advocating for San Diego students through thorough, evidence-based Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE).

Serving the San Diego Community

We provide objective assessments for families in San Diego Unified and surrounding County districts.

Regional Expertise

Familiar with the San Diego SELPA guidelines and local district administrative policies.

School Partnerships

Collaborative approach with SDUSD staff to ensure evaluations are comprehensive and useful.

Holistic Evaluations

Moving beyond scores to understand the whole child in the context of their community.

Quality Reports

Reports that stand up to legal scrutiny and provide clear pathways for IEP success.

Evaluation Experts in San Diego

Complete assessment coverage across all domains of suspected disability.

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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