About Bright Minds Diagnostics
Bright Minds Diagnostics, LLC EVALUATE • COLLABORATE • SUPPORT • ADVOCATE Company Overview Bright Minds Diagnostics, LLC provides comprehensive special education evaluation services to school districts, educational agencies, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Services are designed to support the identification of students with disabilities, determine educational needs, assess eligibility for special education services, and provide data-driven recommendations that promote student success and compliance with federal and state regulations. Professional Overview Christy West, M. Ed., Educational Diagnostician, is a special education professional with 27 years of experience in public education and expertise in conducting comprehensive special education evaluations. As a Texas Certified Educational Diagnostician, Mrs. West provides high-quality assessment services that support eligibility determinations, educational planning, and compliance with state and federal special education requirements. Her extensive experience working within public school systems provides districts with a knowledgeable evaluation partner who understands the practical, legal, and instructional aspects of special education services. She is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and student-centered evaluations that assist multidisciplinary teams in making informed educational decisions. Available to provide contract evaluation services to public school districts, charter schools, and educational service providers throughout Texas. Key Qualifications 27 years of experience in public education with 10 years as an educational diagnostician averaging around 65 evaluations annually. Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education Texas Certified Educational Diagnostician Extensive experience conducting Full and Individual Evaluations (including multidisciplinary evaluation and collaboration) Extensive experience utilizing: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition Woodcock Johnson IV & V Tests of Cognitive Abilities Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Second Edition Processing Assessment of the Learner, Second Edition Woodcock Johnson IV & V Tests of Achievement Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition Woodcock Johnson IV Vineland Developmental Profile, Fourth Edition Cognitive Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition Differential Ability Scales, Second Edition Skilled in educational assessment, report writing, and data interpretation Extensive knowledge of IDEA, TEA regulations, and ARD processes Strong record of collaboration with educators, administrators, and families (references available upon request) Core Competencies Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) Initial Evaluations Reevaluations Transfer student evaluation reviews Independent Education Evaluations (IEEs) Eligibility determination support Assessment Areas Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Intellectual Disability (ID) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Emotional Disability Academic Achievement Cognitive Processing Adaptive Behavior Executive Functioning Social-Emotional and Behavioral Functioning Evaluation Services Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) Records review and analysis Parent, teacher, and student interviews Classroom observations Administration and interpretation of standardized assessments Comprehensive written evaluation reports Educational recommendations and instructional planning support Consultation services ARD Committee participation Evaluation planning and case consultation Eligibility determination support Interpretation of assessment results Compliance and documentation support Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams VALUE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS School districts can rely on professional evaluation services that: Carry professional liability insurance Reduce evaluation backlogs and staffing shortages Support compliance with federal and state timelines Deliver accurate, defensible evaluation reports Facilitate informed eligibility decisions Provide actionable recommendations for instructional planning Support student achievement through data-driven decision-making Maintain high standards of professional practice and confidentiality DELIVERABLES Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) Reports Reevaluation Reports Eligibility Determination Documentation Assessment Summaries Educational Recommendations Data to complete Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance Support ARD Committee Consultation REFERENCES AND SAMPLE EVALUATIONS Professional references and sample evaluation reports are available upon request. Sample work may include: Initial Full and Individual Evaluations Reevaluation Reports Specific Learning Disability Evaluations CONTACT INFORMATION Christy West, M. Ed., Educational Diagnostician Phone: (936) 777-0338 Email: christy@brightmindsdiagnostics.com
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