Independent educational evaluations, psychoeducational testing, behavior and intervention services, advocacy, and consultation for families and school districts. Thorough, legally sound reports written in plain language that parents can understand and IEP teams can use.
Dr. Valentine, PhD · Licensed Educational Psychologist · Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Independent evaluations, advocacy, and a free letter to request an IEE.
Parents page → For districtsContract assessments, consulting, and professional development for staff.
Districts page → For psychologistsReport review, consultation, trainings, and free tools for your caseload.
Psychs page →Support for families, schools, and districts. Every evaluation ends with a written report and a meeting to walk you through the results.
A full, private second opinion when a family disagrees with the school's findings, or when a district contracts one out.
Evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and intellectual and processing needs.
Functional behavior assessments and practical behavior plans for home and school, from a BCBA.
Hands-on academic and behavior interventions, with progress tracked so you can see what is working.
Guidance for families and schools on IEPs, accommodations, placement, and next steps.
Contract assessments, report review, and caseload overflow support for school districts.
Trainings for school staff on assessment, eligibility, behavior support, and clear report writing.
Dr. Valentine attends the IEP meeting to explain the results clearly to the team and the family.
Dr. Valentine helps families understand their rights, prepare for IEP meetings, and ask for the services their child needs.
A free phone call to talk about your concerns and what kind of evaluation fits.
You sign consent and Dr. Valentine gathers school records, past testing, and teacher input.
Dr. Valentine tests at your home, your child's school, or another comfortable setting.
Dr. Valentine walks you through the report in plain language, with clear recommendations.
Dr. Valentine is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has spent his career in California special education. He evaluates students for learning, attention, autism, and social-emotional needs, and holds both a school psychology credential and a special education teaching credential.
Dr. Valentine started Valentine Psychological Services to bring that experience directly to families and districts. His goal is simple: give you accurate answers, explain them clearly, and make sure the recommendations lead to real help at school.
Home visits, school visits, and online meetings throughout Kern County and nearby communities. Dr. Valentine serves families outside Kern High School District.