Dr. Savana Howe offers individualized, evidence-based achievement assessments for children, teens, and adults. These evaluations can help identify learning difficulties, track academic progress, or support eligibility for accommodations. Achievement testing can also provide clarity when a student is excelling beyond their current grade level and may benefit from enrichment or acceleration.
Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s performance, an adult returning to school, or an educator seeking additional insights, Dr. Howe provides clear, actionable results that support educational planning and student success.
Achievement testing is a standardized method of evaluating an individual’s academic skills and knowledge across core subject areas such as reading, writing, math, and spelling. These assessments provide a snapshot of how well a person has mastered specific educational concepts typically taught at their grade level. The results help identify learning strengths and areas where additional support may be needed. Dr. Savana Howe uses evidence-based tools to deliver accurate and age-appropriate assessments, offering clear insights into a person’s academic development and performance. The results can be used to support and make informed decisions about a student’s educational path.
The evaluation process is designed to be clear, legally focused, and professionally guided. Each step ensures that the assessment is thorough, objective, and compliant with court expectations.
The process begins with a consultation to review educational history, current challenges, and the purpose of the evaluation. This helps determine the right testing tools and ensures the results will be meaningful and actionable.
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The assessment is conducted one-on-one in a calm, distraction-free setting. Tasks may include written, verbal, or computer-based exercises depending on the areas being evaluated.
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Test results are scored using national norms and interpreted to highlight strengths, skill gaps, and how performance compares to grade or age expectations.
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A report is provided that outlines findings and includes personalized recommendations. A follow-up session is offered to review the results, clarify any questions, and discuss possible next steps.
Dr. Savana Howe is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological testing and evaluation. She offers in-depth assessments for a wide range of needs, including ADHD, Autism, learning challenges, giftedness, cognitive functioning, court-ordered evaluations, and fitness-for-duty exams.
Her reports are known for being clear, thorough, and practical—helping clients, families, and professionals better understand their situation. Whether it’s for diagnosis, school or job accommodations, or legal questions, Dr. Howe tailors every evaluation to the person and situation. She has experience working in courts, aviation, healthcare settings, and schools, and always brings cultural awareness and clinical care to the process.
Alongside testing, Dr. Howe also provides therapy for people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life changes. Her approach is warm and collaborative, focused on helping people feel heard, understood, and supported.
Achievement testing measures what a person has learned in specific academic areas like reading, writing, and math. IQ testing, on the other hand, assesses general intellectual abilities such as reasoning, memory, and problem-solving. While both are valuable tools, achievement tests focus on academic skills, and IQ tests focus on cognitive potential.
Common areas assessed include reading (decoding, comprehension, fluency), written expression (spelling, grammar, organization), and math (calculation, problem-solving, number sense). Depending on the referral reason, additional areas like oral language or listening comprehension may also be included.
Achievement testing is an important component in identifying learning disorders, especially when combined with cognitive testing. A significant gap between cognitive potential and academic performance may indicate a specific learning disorder such as dyslexia or dysgraphia. A psychologist uses all data to make a formal diagnosis.
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