SERVICES OFFERED

Bilingual Services

We offer comprehensive bilingual evaluations that include language dominance testing, cognitive and achievement testing, rating scales in Spanish, as well as communication to parents in Spanish.

    1. Referral and Scheduling: The school district provides referral information about the student. Vital Abilities then coordinates and schedules all testing dates.

    2. Parent and Teacher Communication: Vital Abilities sends all necessary forms to parents (in Spanish, if needed) and teachers, ensuring a smooth and timely process.

    3. Evaluation and Reporting: Comprehensive testing is conducted, including language dominance, cognitive and achievement assessments, and Spanish rating scales. Vital Abilities prepares a detailed evaluation report and shares it with the school district.

    4. Parent and District Collaboration: Vital Abilities reviews the report with parents in their preferred language and ensures understanding. The district then arranges an ARD committee meeting to accept the evaluation and plan appropriate next steps.

Social Emotional Evaluations

We conduct special education evaluations that assess emotional disturbance, autism, and other-health impairment for ADHD. This includes collaborating with your SLPs and OTs to conduct a comprehensive evaluation.

    1. Referral and Collaboration Setup: The school district provides referral information about the student. Vital Abilities coordinates with district SLPs and OTs to establish a comprehensive evaluation plan and schedules all necessary testing dates.

    2. Parent and Teacher Input: Vital Abilities sends out behavior rating scales and other required forms to parents and teachers, gathering critical insights into the student's emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.

    3. Comprehensive Evaluation and Reporting: Assessments are conducted to evaluate emotional disturbance, autism, or ADHD-related other-health impairment. Findings are synthesized into a detailed report, integrating input from SLPs and OTs, and shared with the school district.

    4. Parent and District Communication: Vital Abilities reviews the evaluation results with parents, ensuring clarity and addressing any questions. The district then arranges an IEP meeting to accept the evaluation and plan the necessary support for the student.

Learning Disabilities Evaluations

We specialize in distinguishing between a genuine learning disability and alternative factors contributing to academic challenges.

    1. Referral and Scheduling: The school district provides referral information about the student. Vital Abilities schedules all necessary testing dates to begin the evaluation process.

    2. Parent and Teacher Collaboration: Vital Abilities sends out rating scales and other required forms to parents and teachers, collecting valuable information about the student's academic performance and classroom behavior.

    3. Comprehensive Evaluation and Reporting: Assessments are conducted to determine whether the student meets criteria for a learning disability or if other factors are contributing to academic challenges. A detailed evaluation report with findings and recommendations is prepared and shared with the school district.

    4. Parent and District Communication: Vital Abilities reviews the report with parents, explaining findings and addressing any questions. The district then arranges an IEP meeting to accept the evaluation and discuss tailored interventions for the student.

Intellectual Disability Evaluations

We conduct evaluations for intellectual abilities to assess cognitive functioning and identify intellectual disabilities. Our process includes collaborating with your multidisciplinary team, such as SLPs and OTs, to ensure a comprehensive and accurate evaluation.

    1. Referral and Coordination: The school district provides referral information about the student. Vital Abilities collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including SLPs and OTs, to plan and schedule all necessary assessments.

    2. Parent and Teacher Input: Vital Abilities gathers critical information by sending out rating scales, developmental questionnaires, and academic data forms to parents and teachers to gain a holistic understanding of the student’s needs.

    3. Comprehensive Evaluation and Reporting: Assessments are conducted to evaluate cognitive functioning and identify potential intellectual disabilities. Results are synthesized into a detailed report, incorporating insights from the multidisciplinary team for a well-rounded perspective.

    4. Parent and District Collaboration: Vital Abilities reviews the report findings with parents, addressing questions and ensuring clarity. The district then schedules an ARD meeting to discuss the evaluation and implement appropriate support and interventions.

Non-Categorical Early Childhood Evaluations

We conduct Non-Categorical Early Childhood (NCEC) evaluations to assess developmental delays in children aged 3 to 5. This includes evaluating areas such as communication, cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and adaptive skills, while collaborating with your SLPs, OTs, and other team members to provide a comprehensive assessment.

    1. Referral and Coordination: The school district provides referral information about the child. Vital Abilities collaborates with SLPs, OTs, and other team members to plan and schedule all necessary assessments.

    2. Parent and Teacher Input: Vital Abilities gathers critical insights by sending rating scales and developmental questionnaires to parents and teachers, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the child’s strengths and challenges.

    3. Comprehensive Evaluation and Reporting: Assessments are conducted across key developmental areas, including communication, cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and adaptive skills. Findings are compiled into a thorough evaluation report and shared with the school district.

    4. Parent and District Collaboration: Vital Abilities reviews the evaluation results with parents, addressing any questions or concerns. The district then arranges an ARD meeting to review and implement appropriate services for the child.

Consultation & Administrative Support

We offer consultation services as well as administrative support. Whether your district needs support with completing REEDs, partial evaluations, or structuring efficient evaluation workflows for your staff.

    1. Needs Assessment: The school district identifies specific areas of need, such as completing REEDs (Review of Existing Evaluation Data), partial evaluations, or streamlining evaluation workflows. Vital Abilities works with district administrators to outline priorities and goals.

    2. Customized Planning: Vital Abilities creates a tailored plan to address the district’s needs, including timelines, resource allocation, and staff collaboration strategies.

    3. Implementation and Support: Vital Abilities provides hands-on consultation and administrative support, assisting with tasks such as completing REEDs, conducting targeted evaluations, and designing efficient workflows for evaluations.

    4. Follow-Up and Feedback: Vital Abilities ensures ongoing communication with district staff to monitor progress, provide updates, and make necessary adjustments. Recommendations for long-term improvement are also shared.

profesSional development & training

We offer training opportunities and professional development for your staff that is focused on bilingual special education

    1. Needs Analysis: The school district identifies training needs related to bilingual special education. Vital Abilities collaborates with administrators to determine goals and tailor training topics to address staff challenges and priorities.

    2. Customized Training Design: Vital Abilities develops interactive, research-based training sessions, focusing on topics such as bilingual evaluations, cultural responsiveness, and effective practices for supporting bilingual students in special education.

    3. Delivery and Engagement: Vital Abilities conducts professional development sessions, using hands-on activities, case studies, and practical tools to ensure staff engagement and real-world application.

    4. Follow-Up and Support: Vital Abilities provides post-training resources, addresses follow-up questions, and offers ongoing support to help staff implement their learning effectively.

  • “Vital Abilities has been delightful to work with. They are very accommodating and have filled the need of a bilingual evaluator for our schools. They go above and beyond, as they have taken on more evaluations for us. Communication has been really helpful and they are very welcoming to school staff and to the families and students– I would recommend Vital Abilities to other districts that are looking for a Bilingual Evaluator (LSSP).”

    –Joann Brewer, Special Education Director

  • “Vital Abilities holistic approach enabled them to thoroughly assess the cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral development of each student, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their unique needs. They demonstrated a keen sensitivity to the cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic diversity of their students, adapting their methods to be both inclusive and respectful of their individual backgrounds.”

    –Alejandra Chavez, School Success Manager

  • “Vital Abilities has consistently demonstrated excellence in delivering high-quality psychoeducational evaluation services for our district. Their team of experienced professionals approaches each evaluation with precision, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, including IDEA and Texas Education Code requirements. The assessments conducted are comprehensive, culturally and linguistically responsive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse student population. Vital Abilities excels in collaboration, providing clear and actionable recommendations that are instrumental in guiding ARD committees to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) that support students’ academic, functional, and behavioral progress. Their commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and communication with stakeholders reflects a standard of professionalism that has significantly benefited our students, families, and educational teams.”

    -Ashcon Habibi, Senior Director of Special Services

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