CHERIE SPIVEY, LEP
LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
LEP#3760
ABOUT ME
I know that all children deserve to be part of a community where they can learn and thrive. I have extensive experience helping children and adolescents succeed in a variety of educational settings. Through comprehensive assessment, I identify each child's individual strengths and challenges, build relationships, and collaborate with families and schools to support student development. My work is focused on creating meaningful educational plans designed to achieve outcomes that support growth and learning.I am a mother of two who grew up in the Bay Area and I'm passionate about creating a positive educational experience for every child.
CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
Licensed Educational Psychologist #3760Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) CredentialNationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)Masters of Science, Counseling/School Psychology
California State University, East BayBachelors of Arts, Psychology
University of California, Davis
Certification & Training
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2)Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Trauma Informed EducationMulti-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS)
Assessment Services
I provide comprehensive assessments to help families and school staff better understand a child's individual learning needs and inform meaningful interventions.Areas of assessment include:
• Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Executive Functioning
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Depression/Mood Disorders
• Anxiety DisordersTypes of Assessment:
• Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
• Psychoeducational Evaluation
• Academic Achievement Assessment
• Educationally Related Mental Health Services Evaluation (ERMHS)I use a variety of formal and informal assessment tools that are chosen specifically based on the presenting concerns for each child.*Price ranges for assessments vary based on reasons for referral. Please contact me so I can provide you with an individual quote.
IEP Consultation
IEP Consultation for families
Understanding the complexities of special education can leave families feeling overwhelmed. I offer support with understanding your child’s learning needs, educational planning and navigating school systems.
contact me
Please email at [email protected]
A Message To Parents
Please contact me for a free consultation so we can discuss your specific needs.