Bridging Gaps in Education with Jennifer Strong

In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Jennifer Strong, school psychologist for Cognitive Diagnostic Associates in Newport Beach, CA, a leading educational consulting firm. With over two decades of experience, Jennifer is dedicated to empowering students with diverse learning needs through personalized assessments and tailored interventions.   Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Comprehensive Evaluations: Jennifer emphasized the importance of comprehensive evaluations that integrate various disciplines such as school psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and adaptive physical education.  * Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): Parents have the right to request an IEE at public expense if they disagree with the evaluation provided by the school district. Jennifer highlighted the importance of advocating for this right and seeking out quality evaluations to support the child's educational needs. * Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing: Jennifer underscored the significance of community and knowledge sharing among parents, educators, and professionals in the field of special education.  * Building Relationships with School Staff: Jennifer advised parents to establish positive relationships with school personnel, including principals and school psychologists.  Learn more about Jennifer Strong: * Connect with Jennifer Strong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jendstrong/  * Visit Cognitive Diagnostic Associates’ website: https://cdacompany.com/   * Email: [email protected] Read the whole transcript from this episode on https://shefterlaw.com/blog/. Watch the previous Stress-Free IEP® episode Frances references in this episode: https://shefterlaw.com/2022/04/stress-free-iep-dr-randi-brown-understanding-test-results/ *********************************** Stress-Free IEP®:  Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. In each podcast, Frances interviews inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need. Watch more episodes of Stress-Free IEP®:  * On website: https://shefterlaw.com/blog  * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff0foIeCETrWbtsQSDwckQ Connect and learn more from your host, Frances Shefter:  * https://shefterlaw.com/#contact-me  * https://shefterlaw.com/  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesshefter/  * https://www.facebook.com/ShefterLawPA  * https://twitter.com/shefterlawpa  * https://www.instagram.com/shefterlawpa/  * https://www.tiktok.com/@shefterlawpa