Special Education Services

Navigating the special education system can be challenging. Our team of school psychologists, special educators and behavior experts are well equipped to assist you. Whether you'd like a full special education evaluation, consultation to discuss the special education process in general, or specific recommendations for your child's ETR, IEP, 504 or IAT plan, we are ready to advocate for your child. 
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Psycho-Educational
​Assessment & Screenings

As  licensed psychologists who is also licensed as a school psychologist by the Ohio Department of Education, and is recognized as a nationally certified school psychologist, Dr. Boland  and Dr. Benson are uniquely qualified to conduct assessments of both cognitive and academic skills. They routinely conducts Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) for parents who disagree with school districts' findings. Additionally, they both  can also provide a comprehensive evaluation for those who choose to explore the possibility of educational disabilities before testing is conducted by the school district. Recommendation for school-based interventions, as well as special education eligibility are provided with each evaluation.


Click here for more information about Dyslexia Screening.

As a school psychologist, John Cook is also available to conduct IEEs and psycho-educational evaluations for districts other than Columbus City Schools. 

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Available Providers:
Amy M. Boland, Ph.D
Nicole M. Benson, Ph.D
John Cook, Ed.S 

ETR/IEP
​Consultation


NicolOur staff of psychologists, special educators and behavior experts are well-suited to providing support and recommendations throughout the ETR and IEP processes. Our team can review ETR and IEPs, in both current and draft form. We can also provide recommendations for clarifying a student's strengths, needs, goals and objectives, meet with parents prior to  ETR and IEP meetings to go over recommendations. We can also attend both ETR and IEP meetings to assist with advocating for the student. 

Available Providers:
Amy M. Boland, Ph.D
​Nicole M. Benson, Ph.D
Emily Hite, M.Ed
Michelle Winwood, M.S
Sara Lewis, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA

Observation & Consultation

​​For children involved in evaluations, social skills, counseling, or behavior services with our office, often consultation with their school can help to foster generalization of skills across settings. Dr. Boland and her consultants are available for school consultation as needed to support their client’s success at school.  This may include classroom observations, parent-teacher conferences, IAT, IEP, and ETR meetings, and other meetings upon request. 

We also can provide school observations and consultations on an as-needed basis for new or returning clients.  

Available Providers:
Amy M. Boland, Ph.D
Nicole M. Benson, Ph.D
Emily Hite, M.Ed
Michelle Winwood, M.S
Sara Lewis, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Education services cannot be covered by insurance. 

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