FAQs

What is an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE)?

• An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified Occupational Therapist who is not employed by the school district that serves the student.

What is the Purpose of an IEE?

• An IEE is a private evaluation requested by the family of a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to further assess a student's motor and sensory differences, as they are suspected to affect access to the curriculum.

• IEEs can be used to determine best options for school services, accommodations, and

When should I request an IEE?

• Please refer to the California Board of Education for detailed information: