Heart of Occupation Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

A comprehensive evaluation assessing motor skills, sensory processing, activities of daily living, visual motor, visual perceptual skills...and more, provided by a qualified occupational therapist.

What is an IEE?

An IEE (or Independent Educational Evaluation) is an assessment conducted by an IEE expert, independent of the school district, to accurately understand the child’s strengths and educational needs. When conducting the occupational therapy portion of an IEE, therapists gather information from record reviews, caregivers, educational personnel, the child and assessment data, building a comprehensive understanding to help children succeed in their school life. After the evaluation portion of the IEE, Heart of Occupation therapists can make specific recommendations and create a report including their interpretation of the evaluation.

Heart of Occupation’s Approach to IEE

At Heart of Occupation, a qualified occupational therapist provides a thorough, timely approach to developing a comprehensive evaluation to identify a child’s strengths and areas where they need support; the school district must consider the results of the evaluation.

Heart of Occupation utilizes the proper IEE assessment tools and methods, working alongside educators, students, and caregivers, following our 3-step process:

  • Step 1

    We gather specific data from caregivers, educators and the child, observational data, plus use various evaluation tools, to build our understanding. The evaluator will perform an extensive record review (if applicable).

  • Step 2

    After developing this comprehensive understanding of the child within the school setting, our therapists write a report from record review, interviews, observations, standardized assessments (if applicable), and suggestions for treatment planning. The assessment will be fair and objective.

  • Step 3

    Finally, a Heart of Occupation therapist can meet with the IEP team to discuss the results and recommendations, guided by a data-driven IEE process.

Contact us today to schedule your Occupational Therapy Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) with Heart of Occupation.