Private school evaluations
Private schools in Alamance County refer students to Rebecca. She evaluates the student, explains the results to the parents, and gives the school specific accommodation recommendations.
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Serving Burlington and Alamance CountyPsychological evaluations for Burlington, NC families
Alamance County private schools and families already send students to Rebecca in Cary, about an hour east on I-40. Anchor EEC provides private school, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism evaluations, homeschool testing, and therapy by video or in person.
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What Alamance County families come to Cary for
Several Burlington families have come to Anchor EEC, and private schools in Alamance County refer students to Rebecca because they have seen her work. Families make the drive for a full evaluation when a child is struggling and nobody can say why, a report a private school can act on, or a second opinion from outside the school system.
ADHD evaluations
Testing for ages 5 through adulthood that tells ADHD apart from learning disorders, anxiety, and other explanations, so the plan that follows fits the real problem.
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Specific testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, from early elementary school through adulthood for people who were never identified as children.
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Initial evaluations and re-evaluations for ages 4 through adulthood, with a structured diagnostic protocol and close parent involvement throughout.
Learn moreHomeschool achievement testing
North Carolina's required annual achievement test, given one on one with the Woodcock-Johnson Fifth Edition. Ask about testing siblings on the same day.
Learn moreTherapy by video or in person
Therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22 for anxiety, school stress, self-confidence, and attention-related struggles, in person in Cary or by secure video from home.
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An outside evaluation, about an hour away
Whether your child attends the Alamance-Burlington School System, a charter, private, or faith-based school, or learns at home, an independent evaluation gives you a full clinical picture that belongs to your family. Rebecca spent more than 15 years as a school psychologist in North Carolina public schools before opening her practice, so she knows what a school evaluation covers and what it does not.
What independent testing adds
A school evaluation is built to decide whether a student qualifies for special education services, and it runs on the district's timeline. An independent evaluation asks what is actually going on with your child, uses the tests Rebecca judges best for the question, and is written for you first.
You decide who sees the report. When you bring it to an IEP team, federal law requires the team to consider it.
- A second opinion when you disagree with the school team
- A broader battery than eligibility testing usually includes
- Recommendations a private school can put in place
- Support preparing for IEP and 504 meetings
What the drive from Burlington looks like
Anchor EEC is typically 55 minutes to an hour and fifteen minutes from Burlington, east on I-40/I-85 and then I-40. Mebane is about 45 minutes to an hour, and Graham, Elon, and Gibsonville are close to Burlington's time.
The first conversation is a phone call. Rebecca learns what you are seeing and recommends the right evaluation before you commit to a trip. After that, most evaluations take two or three visits: one or two testing sessions and an in-person feedback session where she walks you through the report.
Therapy can be in person or by secure video for clients located in North Carolina, whichever fits your family's week.
Beyond the School Years
College, ESA+, and adult evaluations for Burlington families
Families from Alamance County come to Anchor EEC at every stage, from a first evaluation in elementary school to updated documentation before college.
College transition testing
IEPs and 504 plans do not follow a student to college. Whether a student is headed to Elon University, Alamance Community College, or a school across the state, the disability office will ask for current documentation. Rebecca provides updated evaluations for college accommodations and ACT or SAT accommodation requests.
Learn moreESA+ renewals
Families using North Carolina's ESA+ scholarship need updated documentation of continuing eligibility. Anchor EEC is on the official NCSEAA provider list and accepts ClassWallet payments.
Learn moreAdult evaluations
Evaluations are available for adults too. Parents who recognize their own childhood in their child's struggles, and adults who were never tested in school, can get answers about ADHD, learning disorders, and cognitive concerns.
Learn moreAlamance County communities we serve
Families come from Burlington and the towns across Alamance County.
Burlington Graham Mebane Elon Gibsonville Haw River Green Level Swepsonville Snow Camp
Common Questions
Questions from Burlington families
How far is Anchor EEC from Burlington?
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511. From Burlington, the drive is typically 55 minutes to an hour and fifteen minutes, east on I-40/I-85 and then I-40. Mebane is closer, at about 45 minutes to an hour, and Graham, Elon, and Gibsonville are within a few minutes of Burlington's time.
Do private schools in Alamance County refer students to Anchor EEC?
Yes. Private schools in Alamance County send students to Rebecca because they have seen her reports. The usual path is that the parent calls, Rebecca learns what the family and the classroom teacher are seeing, she completes the testing, and then she reviews the report with the parents, who share it with the school.
Can the Alamance-Burlington School System use an evaluation from Anchor EEC?
Yes. Under federal special education law, a school team must consider an outside evaluation that parents bring to them when making decisions about a student. Rebecca spent more than 15 years as a school psychologist in North Carolina public schools, so her reports are written with IEP and 504 meetings in mind.
How many trips does an evaluation take from Burlington?
Usually two or three. Testing takes one or two sessions depending on the evaluation, and then Rebecca meets with you in person to go through the report and answer questions. Most families have the written report and feedback session within about three to four weeks of testing. The first conversation is a phone call, so nothing requires a trip until testing day.
Is therapy practical if we live in Alamance County?
Yes. Rebecca provides therapy for children, teens, and young adults through age 22. Sessions are held in person in Cary, and secure video sessions are available for clients located in North Carolina, so families can choose what fits their week.
Can you test more than one homeschooled child in one visit?
Ask when you call. North Carolina requires an annual nationally standardized achievement test for every homeschool student, and families driving from Alamance County can ask about testing siblings on the same day so one trip covers everyone. Rebecca administers the Woodcock-Johnson Fifth Edition one on one and writes a report for each child.
Schedule an evaluation from Burlington
Anchor EEC is at 106 New Edition Court, Cary, NC 27511, about an hour from Burlington. Call 919-446-3700 or send a message and Rebecca will talk through what you are seeing before you plan a trip.