SPED Assessment & Related Services for Schools

Credentialed providers delivering therapy, assessments, and staffing support - when and where schools need it.

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CA: Non-Public Agency #9904102

Provider-owned

Provider-owned and family-operated, built on care, dignity, and respect for the work schools do.

Flexible Delivery Models

Virtual, in-person, or hybrid support based on your needs.

Experienced Professionals

Professionals with real school-based experience.

Dedicated Support Team

A consistent point of contact who stays with you.

Built for Schools.

Staffing shortages, overdue assessments, and increasing service demands place constant pressure on school teams. We partner with districts and schools to step in quickly, provide qualified professionals, and ensure students receive required services—without adding strain to your internal staff

• Vacant or hard-to-fill positions
• Evaluation backlogs and compliance timelines
• Inconsistent service delivery
• Limited internal capacity
• Growing student needs

We act as a reliable extension of your school team, helping keep services consistent and on track.

Dr. Tim Castaneda

- Founder, Clinical Director, and School Psychologist, Still Writing Reports

Comprehensive SPED Services

Available in all states and delivery models.

SPED Assessments

Careful evaluations completed thoroughly and on time.

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Behavioral & Mental Health Services

Compassionate support for complex student needs.

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Speech-Language Therapy

Personalized speech support centered on growth and student needs.

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Occupational Therapy

Student-centered occupational therapy grounded in school experience.

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Staffing

Dependable staffing, for your unique needs, by experienced special education professionals.

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Sometimes it starts with naming what’s hard.

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You’re Carrying a Lot. We Help Carry It.

The demands of special education stack quickly. The right help lightens the load.

What’s weighing things down

❌ Evaluations falling behind 

❌ Coverage gaps from leave or vacancies

❌ Caseloads stretched too thin

❌ Timelines slipping under pressure

❌ Services becoming inconsistent

Now imagine what changes when the right help steps in.

What real support looks like

✅ Timely, thorough evaluations


✅ Dependable coverage from experienced providers


✅ Caseloads supported, not stretched


✅ Clear coordination and communication


✅ Services that stay consistent and compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Both—and everything in between.
    ACES Clinics is designed to flex with your needs. We support short-term projects like urgent evaluation backlogs or leave coverage, as well as long-term partnerships for ongoing services or staffing support. Duration, delivery model, and volume can all be adjusted as needs evolve.

  • ACES Clinics is a proud, family-operated, provider-owned practice. Our providers are treated as an extension of our family, and that care shows up in the work they do for schools and students. When providers feel supported and invested in, schools receive more consistent, thoughtful, and dependable services.

  • We provide comprehensive, school-based evaluations across disciplines, including:

    Psychological & Psychoeducational
    Cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, attention, executive functioning, autism, and eligibility evaluations
    Common tools include WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, KABC-II, DAS-II, WIAT-4, KTEA-3, BASC-3, CBRS, Conners, BRIEF-2, NEPSY-II, D-KEFS, ADOS-2, and related measures

    Behavior
    Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), behavioral observations, and data analysis

    Speech & Language
    Expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, articulation, fluency, and AAC considerations

    Occupational Therapy
    Fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and functional school participation

    All evaluations are compliant, practical, and written for meaningful IEP use.

  • Timelines are non-negotiable for us.
    We plan backward from due dates, track progress centrally, and communicate early. Even in time-sensitive cases—including situations with fewer than 21 days remaining—we consistently deliver high-quality reports on time.

  • We operate as a connected team, not isolated individuals.
    If one provider becomes unavailable, another qualified team member steps in. Our family-like structure allows for continuity while remaining flexible and responsive to school needs.

  • All options are available.
    We provide in-person, virtual, and hybrid services depending on what works best for your school and students. Virtual services are available across states where permitted.

  • All providers go through a thorough process that includes:

    • License and credential verification

    • Background checks and required clearances

    • School-based experience review

    • Interviews focused on clinical skill and professionalism

    • Ongoing quality oversight and support

  • We use centralized tracking, shared timelines, and layered accountability.
    Deadlines are monitored by both providers and leadership, reducing the risk of last-minute issues.

  • Very.
    Schools receive clear, ongoing communication and may use shared tracking tools—such as evaluation timelines or service-minute logs—so progress is visible in real time.

  • We offer flexible pricing models, including:

    • Per-evaluation rates

    • Hourly service rates

    • Short-term or long-term agreements

    • Volume-based or project-based pricing

    • FTE options for schools needing consistent, embedded support

    We work with schools to find a structure that fits both operational needs and budget.

We’re here to help - tell us what your team needs.