When a student’s behavior negatively impacts their education—or the education of others—the school district is legally required to provide appropriate supports. However, if you feel your district is relying on reactive discipline, restraint, or seclusion rather than positive behavioral interventions, a Behavioral Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is your next step.

What is a Behavioral IEE?

An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified professional who is not employed by the school district. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), if a parent disagrees with the district’s evaluation, they have the right to an IEE at public expense.

When Should You Request a Behavioral IEE?

  • Disagreement with District Results: You feel the district's FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment) missed the root cause or didn't collect enough data.
  • Lack of Progress: Your child has a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), but they are still being suspended or sent home frequently.
  • Safety Concerns: Your child is being subjected to physical restraint or seclusion, and you want an outside expert to evaluate the necessity and safety of these practices.
  • No FBA Conducted: The school refuses to assess behavioral needs despite clear evidence of struggle.

Clinical vs. Administrative Decisions

School evaluators are often under administrative pressure to recommend "low-cost" or "easy-to-implement" supports. An independent evaluator from CAS Evals is bound by clinical ethics, not district budgets. We recommend what the student actually needs to thrive.

The CAS Difference: 30-Day Data-Driven Reports

At CAS Evaluations, we understand that behavioral issues are urgent. Every day without a proper plan is a day your child loses access to their education. We commit to completing our comprehensive evaluations—including classroom observations and teacher interviews—within 30 days of signed consent.

How a Behavioral IEE Changes the IEP Conversation

An independent report carries significant weight in IEP meetings. It provides:

  • Objective Data: Hard patterns that districts cannot ignore.
  • Proactive Strategies: Positive reinforcement techniques that replace the need for "consequence" based discipline.
  • Expert Testimony: Our evaluators can attend IEP meetings to explain findings and advocate for the clinical necessity of specific supports.

Take Control of Your Child's IEP

Stop the cycle of reactive discipline. Secure a clinical, data-driven Behavioral IEE today.

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Your Right to an Objective Opinion

Under federal law, you don't have to accept the district's assessment as the final word. A Behavioral IEE ensures that your child is seen as a student who needs support, not a student who needs to be "disciplined."