Alternative Income Streams: Independent Educational Evaluations

Elizabeth Perry, MS, CCC-SLP, discusses IEEs in the second episode of a four-part series on alternative income streams for speech-language pathologists. She provides a step-by-step overview of IEEs, the special education law surrounding them, and how to become an IEE assessor. Insurance requirements, rate sheets, contract negotiation, evaluations, report writing, and presenting at an IEP meeting are also discussed.

Course Objectives

Provide an overview of what IEEs are and how assessors are selected.

Discuss some of the special education laws surrounding IEE assessments.

Describe the steps involved in conducting an IEE assessment.

List helpful tips for report writing and presenting findings to district teams in IEP meetings.

Elizabeth Perry

MS, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Perry, MS, CCC-SLP is the founder and director of Speech Therapy and Accent Group, a concierge speech and occupational therapy practice based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Liz received her Bachelor of Art degree from UC Davis in 2010 and a Master of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 2012. Additionally, she received the Compton PES-L accent modification certification in 2013 and an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist certification from Stockton University in 2020. In addition to her domestic work, Elizabeth is actively involved in teaching evidence-based speech therapy principles in China. Her areas of specialty include independent educational evaluations, corporate coaching in accent modification and acquisition, interpersonal communication skills, Autism Spectrum Disorder and early intervention practices. When not with clients, Liz enjoys spending time with her family of seven.

Accreditation

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Intermediate Level

0.10 ASHA CEU

Speech Therapy PD is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 481.

Course Timeline

10 min: Introduction to presenter and material: what are IEEs, and why conduct them?

10 min: How to become an assessor with insurance, a business, setting rates, and getting the word out to districts

10 min: Things you need to know as an assessor about IDEA and special education law

10 min: The steps involved in conducting an IEE assessment

10 min: Helpful tips for report writing and presenting findings to district teams in IEP meetings

10 min: Final remarks, Q&A

Course Disclosures

The content of this course is based on the research and experience of the presenter. You are responsible to do your own research to determine if the information and skills taught are appropriate for your clients/students/patients.

Disclosure Statement for Elizabeth Perry:

Financial:

Elizabeth Perry, MS, CCC-SLP is the founder and director of Speech Therapy and Accent Group, a private practice. She receives compensation from SpeechTherapyPD.com for this presentation.