Frequently Asked Questions

An educational evaluation is a comprehensive, structured assessment designed to understand how a student learns, processes information, and performs academically. It uses standardized, research‑validated tools to examine cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, memory, executive functioning, and other factors that influence school performance. The goal is to identify a student’s strengths and areas of need, clarify the underlying reasons for learning or classroom difficulties, and provide evidence‑based recommendations that support effective instruction, accommodations, and long‑term academic success.

An educational evaluation includes all components necessary for a comprehensive, school‑recognized assessment of a student’s learning profile. This typically involves standardized testing of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, attention, memory, executive functioning, processing skills, and relevant social‑emotional factors, along with clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and a thorough review of developmental and educational history.

At Trinity Psychology & Wellness, we provide every element required for a complete evaluation that is fully accepted by public schools, colleges, and universities. The purpose of this process is to give teachers and administrators a clear understanding of how a student learns, where their strengths lie, and what accommodations will help them succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Comprehensive evaluations in the current market generally range from $3,500 to $4,500. Our practice remains intentionally closer to the lower end of that range while still providing a complete, school‑accepted evaluation that includes cognitive testing, academic testing, functional measures, and a QEEG brain map. This ensures families receive high‑quality, thorough assessment services at a more accessible price point.

No. In most cases, insurance does not cover educational or psychoeducational testing. Insurance companies typically defer these services to the public school system, as schools are legally responsible for conducting their own evaluations. However, school‑based assessments often involve long waitlists—sometimes taking many months to a year—which can delay support and allow students to fall further behind. In addition, school evaluations must follow strict eligibility criteria, and even when testing is completed, the accommodations offered are often limited. Private evaluations provide a more comprehensive, individualized assessment and typically result in clearer, more actionable recommendations for both school and home.

A full evaluation typically requires six hours of direct testing, usually scheduled across two separate sessions of three hours each to ensure the student remains focused and comfortable. We also include an additional hour for a complimentary QEEG brain map, which allows us to integrate neurophysiological information into the final report at no extra cost. If a student needs more time due to age, attention, or processing speed, we simply extend the sessions—there is never an additional fee for extra testing time.

Yes. Georgia state law requires that a full psychological evaluation be updated every three years for school‑based services. If the evaluation is being completed for personal use rather than for submission to a public school, the scope—and therefore the cost—can sometimes be reduced. However, shortened or partial evaluations may be considered incomplete by schools and state agencies, which can limit their acceptance for educational planning or accommodations.

Yes. We offer comprehensive Katie Beckett evaluations. These assessments include all documentation, developmental history, functional assessments, and clinical narratives required by the State of Georgia for Katie Beckett eligibility and renewal. Our evaluations are thorough, clearly written, and designed to help families demonstrate medical necessity and functional limitations in a way that aligns with state guidelines. We ensure that every report meets the standards needed for submission so families can navigate the process with confidence and clarity.

Yes. We offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for adults. Our evaluations can address concerns related to attention, learning, memory, executive functioning, mood, and overall cognitive health. Adults often seek testing to clarify a diagnosis, better understand their strengths and challenges, obtain workplace or academic accommodations, or guide treatment and wellness planning. At Trinity Psychology & Wellness, adult assessments are conducted with the same level of clinical rigor, evidence‑based tools, and clear, actionable recommendations that characterize all our evaluation services.