The Breakdown of the Evaluation Report
Does that 20-page clinical report sitting on your desk feel like a wall instead of a roadmap for your child's success? For many families, a psychoeducational evaluation brings more anxiety than clarity, leaving you wondering what the scores actually mean for your child's daily life.
Our guest speaker, Independent School Psychologist Catherine Pinnola, MS, CAGS, NCSP, brings 18 years of experience to help you move past technical jargon and find the hidden strengths in those scores. In this exclusive session, we cover:
- Demystifying the Jargon: A parent-friendly breakdown of standard scores and how to spot "red flags" at a glance.
- The "Why" Behind the Struggle: Identifying the root causes of why bright children hit academic walls.
- The Student Perspective: What really happens during the 1-on-1 meeting without parents and how to explain the process to your child.
- Academic Superpowers: Shifting the lens from deficits to identifying your child’s unique cognitive assets and pattern recognition.
- Actionable Advocacy: How to use evaluation findings to secure accommodations and determine if a school is a true "fit" for your child's profile.
Meet Our Speaker
Catherine Pinnola,
MS, CAGS, NCSP
Independent School Psychologist
Founder of Gold Coast Psychoeducational Associates
Catherine Pinnola, MS, CAGS, NCSP, is a Nationally Certified and Florida-licensed School Psychologist with 18 years of experience practicing across five East Coast states. As the founder of Gold Coast Psychoeducational Associates in Boca Raton, she specializes in comprehensive evaluations, collaborative consultations, and advocacy services designed to help families navigate academic and behavioral challenges.
Her deep clinical expertise covers a broad spectrum of learning profiles, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and giftedness, with a primary focus on identifying a student's unique strengths to ensure they receive the targeted attention and services necessary for long-term success. Her mission is centered on the belief that every child can thrive when provided with an expert perspective that translates complex evaluation data into practical, classroom-ready strategies for growth.
“An evaluation report should do more than label challenges. It should illuminate how a student learns and open doors to the support they need. When parents truly understand the findings, they’re empowered to advocate effectively for their child. My goal is to connect the dots between data and action, so families walk away not just with answers, but with a clear path forward.”
- Catherine Pinnola, MS, CAGS, NCSP