What happens after I fill out my intake packet?
After you fill out and submit all of your paperwork, you will be contacted within 1 business day with the next steps in our process.
What if I don’t remember all of the information on the Neuropsych history form?
That’s ok! Do your best and flip through some old photo albums if necessary, but don’t stress too much. Remember, we’ve never met your child and we’re just trying to get a sense of them and their history. It can help us flesh out our background section in the report as well as help us
Help – I lost the paperwork you sent me!
That’s ok! We’ve added it to our website under our DOWNLOAD tab for you to download again! If you have trouble (technology, right?), give us a call or come in and we will be happy to help!
My IEE Approval Letter has a due date on it and it’s coming up fast! What do I do?
Please make sure we are aware of this! We do our very best to read over your IEE approval letter as carefully as we can to make sure that every “t” is crossed and every “i” dotted, but it is so helpful when it’s pointed out to us! This is especially important if you notice
What do I do first?
Click the green “Get Started” button and send us your intake form with your contact information and a little about why you’re interested in joining us. From there, we will send you an email welcoming you with our intake packet and you’ll begin your journey with Brain Learning!
Brain Learning is not on my list of providers given to me by my school/attorney/advocate. Can I still use Brain Learning for my IEE?
YES! These lists are most often given as recommendations as a kind gesture to make the search easier on busy families. Unfortunately, these lists are often old and outdated. You are not required to follow this list unless your letter from your district or your settlement agreement specifically states that you must adhere to it.
Do you accept insurance?
Since we are not medical doctors, but a team of educational psychologists and other professionals who work with the school districts, your medical insurance will not cover any visits with us. The best way to fund an IEE is through your school district. Disability Rights California has a PDF on how to obtain an IEE
I’ve been denied an IEE. Now what?
Don’t give up! There are a few ways this could go from here. From Disability Rights California: “If the District approves the IEE, then work with the District to iron out the logistics of obtaining your independent assessment. If the District files for due process, be prepared to go to a hearing and explain
What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?
The 504 Plan gets its name from the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a broad civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any agency, school, or institution receiving federal funds. Section 504 requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations for students to remove barriers to learning. These could
What is the difference between an IEE and an IEP?
Does your child have an IEP or 504? Do you still feel like they’re struggling? Are they meeting their potential? Do you walk away from an IEP meeting feeling frustrated and like the evaluators were talking about a different child altogether? Maybe you’re worried the school used incomplete or outdated methods or data. Perhaps the