Educational Evaluations & Psychoeducational Testing in New York City

Educational & Psychoeducational Evaluations in New York City

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New York City has one of the most complex and competitive educational landscapes in the country. From NYC DOE schools to specialized programs, gifted schools, and elite private/independent institutions, students often face intense academic demands.

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Our NYC evaluations provide clarity, accurate diagnoses, and actionable recommendations that align with the unique expectations of the city’s school systems.

The NYC Educational Landscape Is Different — So Are Our Evaluations

NYC families seek evaluations for reasons unique to the city:

• Admissions testing for independent schools

• Struggles emerging in reading and writing in early grades due to accelerated curriculum

• Declines in grades when entering middle school or specialized high schools

• Anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout in high-pressure environments

• Need for documentation for IEP/504 or private school learning support

• Need for accommodations on the SHSAT, SAT/ACT, AP exams, and college boards

• Twice-exceptionality (gifted + learning differences) common in NYC private schools

Our assessments identify the root of academic challenges within the context of NYC's fast-paced, rigorous expectations.

How We Conduct Evaluations for NYC Students

Our NYC-focused approach includes:

• Comprehensive cognitive and academic testing

• Executive functioning, attention, and processing assessments

• Optional emotional/behavioral screening

• Review of DOE IEPs/504 plans, teacher feedback, or prior testing

• Consideration of private school academic culture

• Guidance for navigating NYC DOE evaluations, private school support teams, and gifted programs

• School-ready recommendations specific to your child’s school setting

We tailor every evaluation to the school type, whether DOE, charter, specialized, parochial, or private.

NYC Parent Questions We Commonly Answer

NYC parents often ask:

• “Why is my very bright child suddenly struggling?”

• “Does my child qualify for support in their private school?”

• “Is this dyslexia or something else?”

• “How do we get extra time for high school admissions exams?”

• “Is this anxiety or a learning issue—or both?”

Our evaluations provide clarity and next steps.

Common Learning Challenges We Identify in NYC

• Dyslexia and advanced decoding/comprehension challenges

• Writing organization/structure difficulties

• Processing speed and working memory weaknesses

• ADHD and executive functioning deficits masked by high intelligence

• Math reasoning difficulties in accelerated programs

• Anxiety-driven academic issues

• Twice-exceptional profiles

• Students in specialized high schools needing support for the first time

Our NYC clients often excel intellectually but struggle with output, efficiency, or consistency.

Why NYC Families Choose Leonard Evaluations

• Deep knowledge of NYC DOE processes and independent/private school expectations

• Reports accepted by NYC schools, private schools, and testing boards

• Understanding of the demands of specialized/gifted programs

• Fast turnaround for families with time-sensitive admissions or accommodations needs

• Clear, practical recommendations that fit NYC academic culture

• Multi-specialist team with expertise in learning, attention, and emotional functioning

Families tell us our evaluations feel “spot-on,” “thorough,” and “the first time anyone explained the full picture.”

Book Your NYC Educational Evaluation

If your child is struggling academically or emotionally in New York City’s demanding educational system, we can help.

Our evaluations provide the clarity, documentation, and guidance you need.  Call us at 267-702-6328 or click the contact button below to schedule an evaluation today!