Summary of Educational Evaluation Process and Cost Breakdown
 
Anna Layden, MS
Educational Consultant
1309 E 3rd Ave., #27
Durango, CO 81301
aelayden@gmail.com
970-769-3006
 
Initial Consultation ($100.00, payable to Anna Layden)
The initial consultation is a one hour information-gathering meeting held with Anna and parents to discuss educational concerns and to answer questions regarding the evaluation process. If an educational evaluation is indicated at this meeting, academic and cognitive testing is scheduled. 
 
Full Independent Psychoeducational Evaluation
Details on this are provided below. 
 
Academic Evaluation ($1250.00, payable to Anna Layden)
Performed by Anna Layden
Review of academic and other records
Consultation with teachers and/or therapists as needed
Administration of academic achievement testing (2.5-3 hours)
Scoring of academic tests and collaboration with school psychologist to discuss findings and prepare report
 
Cognitive Evaluation ($750.00, payable to School Psychologist)
Performed by licensed school psychologist 
Administration of cognitive testing (1.5-2 hours)
Scoring of cognitive tests, collaboration with Anna to discuss findings and prepare report
 
Follow-Up Meeting (Included)
In-depth follow-up meeting with family, Anna, and School Psychologist (1.5 hours).
Comprehensive Report:
Test results
Summary and interpretation
Diagnosis
Recommendations 
Accommodations/Modifications
 
Total Cost= $2100.00
 
OPTIONAL SERVICES
 
ADHD Evaluation (Standard Conners: $275 standalone, $175 within the full evaluation package), Conners Comprehensive: $275)
Conners Rating Scale completed by parents and teachers. Older students complete self-rating scale
Interview with parents, student and teachers
In-depth follow-up meeting with Anna, School Psychologist, and parents
 
Professional Consultation ($100/hour)
Review of evaluation with other entities such as a school or therapist
Meetings, phone calls and emails in excess of 15 minutes
Additional consults following evaluation

 
LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR CREDENTIALS
 
Anna Layden is licensed in Elementary Education, 7-12 English Language Arts, and Special Education by the Colorado Department of Education #354584 (Expires: 11/10/2030). She has worked in the field for 20 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colorado State University (2003) and a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership from Walden University (2019).