Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

An independent educational evaluation (IEE) is like getting a second opinion on a child's educational assessment. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its rules, parents of children with disabilities have the right to ask for an IEE that is done by a qualified evaluator not working for the school. If a parent disagrees with the evaluation done by the school, they can request an IEE at the school's expense. The parent can get only one IEE each time they disagree with the school's evaluation. An IEE is different from a reevaluation. For more information on IEE's, CLICK HERE to be directed to the Arizona Department of Education website. 

Email Subject Field: IEE Request

Date

Parent Name

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Email or Phone Number

School Psycologist Name/ Special Education Director
School Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip

RE:  Student's Name, school and grade level 

Dear Mr. Green,  

We are requesting Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense for our child, [student name].  We understand that the independent evaluation is to be provided at no charge, according to state special education law and federal law.  

Our request is based on the school evaluation that was not comprehensive and appropriate. 

We are requesting the evaluations in the following areas [name those for which the IEE is requested], to include attendance of the evaluator at the Team meeting where the testing results will be discussed: 

1. 1. 1. 1.   Educational (for Reading, Writing, Spelling and Math)

         2.   Speech and Language (areas of: Phonemic Awareness, Problem solving )

         3.   Social Skill Assessment

         4.   Occupational Therapy 

         5.   Functional Behavioral Assessment

         6.   Psychological Assessment (Cognitive, Behavior, Attentional)

         7.   Neuropsychological evaluation

We plan to have the independent neuropsychological/psycho-educational evaluations performed by Dr. [xxxxx], of the [xxxxxxxx] Testing Center, [address]. The Speech and Language and Educational Evaluations to be done by  [xxxxx], [xxxxxxxxx] Testing Center, [address].  We plan to have the OT evaluation performed by [xxxxxx], [xxxxxxx] Testing Center, address.  

Please contact [xxxxxxx] at [xxxxxxx] testing center, to arrange payment for these services.  I will be in touch with the above evaluators to schedule the evaluation appointment.

I understand that the school must pay for the independent evaluation unless it can prove in a Due process hearing that its assessment is comprehensive and appropriate. Please inform me in writing within five days whether you intend to honor my request or to request a hearing on the issue.

It is also my understanding that the independent evaluators will forward the evaluation report to you since you are paying for them, and that you will schedule an IEP Team meeting for us to discuss the results of an independent evaluation, that the new evaluation must be considered in any future decisions about my child.

Warm Regards, 

Parent Name       

CC: [optional] Special Education Teacher, Principal, Teacher(s),  Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist (if student recives PT servcices)