Student Evaluation Center

Before I was blessed to be able to be a stay-at-home mom with my youngest child, I was a public school teacher for sixteen years.  I'm very familiar with the many different issues some children face as they try to navigate their way through school.  Over the past couple of years, I began to notice how inattentive and slow-working my now sixth-grade daughter was becoming.  A bright, sweet girl, I knew her behavior was not at all a factor in her academic performance, and going into middle school with multiple teachers and a much quicker pace expected, I was concerned. 

In my search for a school psychologist who would be able to evaluate my daughter quickly in order for something to be in place, if deemed necessary, before the beginning of the school year, I was unable to find a reputable center that was able to get her tested until about a month after the school year was to begin.  Our family doctor knew of Dr. Burger and felt that, because he recently started an independent practice, my daughter would be able to get in to him pretty quickly, and she was right.  I was impressed with Dr. Burger's sincerity and the knowledge he conveyed from the initial phone call.  He conducted a full psychoeducational evaluation on her (which only took two half days) and within two weeks, provided an in-depth 39-page report on my daughter's strengths and weaknesses, as well as his recommendations for her for the upcoming school year.  After my husband and I met with him to discuss the results, I immediately provided the information to the school, and within just a few days, my daughter had a solid 504 plan with appropriate accommodations put in place.  In fact, with my permission, the report was attached to the e-mail that was sent to all of my daughter's teachers.  Dr. Burger stated if at any time, we needed anything further from him or any assistance in reaching out to any individuals at the school to facilitate the plan, he would be glad to help. 

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Terry Burger, as he is a nationally certified school psychologist and clearly an expert in his field.”

“I was referred to Dr. Burger by a trusted friend for adult ADHD testing. Although I had contacted another local psychologist that accepted my insurance, I listened to my gut feelings and chose to work with Dr. Burger. I'm SO glad I did! I was admittedly nervous about the testing process, but from the very beginning, Dr. Burger made me feel at ease. His kind and compassionate demeanor is a perfect complement to his deep knowledge and passion for this work. He is very thorough and provided my results in a timely and understandable manner, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and understand next steps. I can't recommend Dr. Burger enough! We're so lucky to have him serving our community!”

“Very professional! Dr Burger was very easy to work with and really took his time to explain everything and answer all of my questions. I highly recommend the Student Evaluation Center!!”

Dr. Burger evaluated our daughter for dyslexia over the course of two Saturdays. When I first inquired about his services, he called and explained the whole process in detail. He is kind and helped ease any anxiety she or I were having. His 30+ page report and follow up meeting were vital in our IEP meeting to get our daughter the help she needs. Dr Burger’s cost of services was less than most evaluations but his services are worth much more. We have already sung his praises to other families we know who are in a similar boat. It’s a difficult time with a series of unknowns but Dr. Burger was a bright spot and huge help to our family.

My son, now in 2nd grade has always had difficulty reading. He started tutoring at a young age. I noticed progress but reading fluency was still lacking. He was reading things multiple times to fully comprehend. As a 2nd grader he was feeling overwhelmed and I was too. I found Dr. Burger by recommendation from another parent at school. I am so grateful to have met him! His knowledge and experience provided me with all that was needed to get my son the help necessary at school. I now feel empowered to navigate this journey for my son given the support Dr. Burger provided. He will forever have a special place in our hearts.

We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Burger! My daughter, who is 6 years old and in first grade, needed evaluation for dyslexia. Dr. Burger made her feel very comfortable and allowed her to take as many breaks as she wanted during the testing. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the work he is doing. He explains things thoroughly and encourages questions. Dr. Burger also remains your advocate throughout the whole process. He wants to make sure you and your child get the resources needed to have the best learning opportunities. Do not think twice about receiving care from Dr. Burger!

My son has had many struggles. We knew early on that there were underlying issues affecting him in all areas of life. These issues were directly impacting him at school not just in the home. After years of struggle, countless meetings, Behavioral Therapy, tutoring services, and just about every educational aid you could find via Amazon, and other psychological testing, knowing that he was suffering from Dyslexia or another learning disability on top of ADHD, ODD, and anxiety, I felt lost. I knew that when he was 9 years old and in 3rd grade, I would be able to seek more in depth testing to specifically target our concerns for him.

When we moved to the area, we began looking for an evaluation center to further address and put a name to the issues my son was having so we could obtain an IEP with special education services. After a long search and many interviews, we found Dr. Terry Burger. After a few phone calls I decided that Dr. Burger was the best match for us to help him. He listened and understood where I was coming from as a parent and put my mind at ease immediately. For the first time in a long time, I felt HEARD.

After an exchange of information and an in-depth explanation of his process we were quickly on our way to answers. Two days of testing and only four weeks of data analysis of the tests we had our ANSWERS! Dr. Burger was able to determine that he was in fact Dyslexic and qualified for services under Article 7. After this part of the process was done, we followed up with a one-on-one meeting. During this meeting Dr. Burger explained in depth the tests that were done and the results of each category. In the meeting he also made recommendations and guided me on my next steps for my son’s school and daily life. Dr. Burger also assured me that during any part of the process that I was able to reach out to him and that he would be there to help and aid us in the best way possible.

I have encountered many people in different areas of these fields for my son and this was by far one of the best and most helpful encounters I have ever had in the last four years. This was a positive and fruitful experience not only as a parent but for my son.