Advanced Psychoeducational Assessments, LLC
About Us
Advanced Psychoeducational Assessments is a Michigan-based psychoeducational assessment company that partners with school districts statewide to provide comprehensive in-person and virtual special education evaluations. The company is owned and operated by a Certified Michigan School Psychologist who is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, with over a decade of experience practicing school psychology, both in-person and virtually. This depth of experience ensures all evaluations align with Michigan Department of Education requirements, state regulations, and best practices in school-based assessment.
Advanced Psychoeducational Assessments specializes exclusively in school-based evaluations, offering thorough assessments of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, social-emotional development, and behavioral functioning. The psychologist has extensive experience conducting a wide range of evaluations, including assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Impairments, and other eligibility categories, as well as working with students across diverse educational and developmental profiles.
The company also brings significant expertise in evaluating multilingual learners, ensuring culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices that support equitable and accurate decision-making. A.P. Assessments is committed to delivering high-quality, timely, and actionable evaluation results that help school teams make informed decisions and support positive student outcomes across Michigan.
Meet the Founder
JoLynn Parker, M.A., Ed.S.
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
JoLynn is a Michigan-based School Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting students, families, and schools across Michigan. Since earning her Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from Michigan State University, JoLynn has dedicated her career to high-quality, student-centered psychoeducational evaluations that inform meaningful support and intervention.
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Before going independent, JoLynn began her career in a diverse public school district, where she served four elementary schools and a K–12 parochial school over the course of eight years. There, she gained deep experience collaborating with child study teams, consulting with educators, and conducting comprehensive evaluations for students with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other health impairments, emotional disabilities, and cognitive impairments.
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In 2022, JoLynn expanded her services to include online psychoeducational support for districts, as well as in-person evaluations for Michigan students enrolled in virtual schools. Her hybrid practice model reflects her commitment to accessibility and flexibility while maintaining rigorous, research-based standards of practice.
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A passionate advocate for culturally responsive assessment, JoLynn has evaluated linguistically and culturally diverse students since the start of her career. She has conducted extensive research on best practices in this area and even hosted professional trainings on equitable assessment strategies—ensuring that every student is understood within the context of their unique background.
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JoLynn’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments. Whether working with school teams or families, she is known for her ability to interpret complex data in clear, actionable ways that center the student and support their educational journey. She believes well-crafted evaluations can uncover hidden barriers and pave the way for students to reach their full potential.
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Educated and experienced in Michigan, JoLynn brings a deep understanding of the state’s special education landscape, including compliance requirements and the day-to-day realities of Michigan schools. ​As school psychologist shortages persist across the state, JoLynn is committed to partnering directly with districts that value quality over quantity. She knows, and has seen firsthand, that vacant roles and inconsistent evaluation practices can significantly impact student outcomes—and she’s here to help change that.
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If your district needs a seasoned, Michigan-based school psychologist to provide high-quality, timely psychoeducational assessments, JoLynn is ready to partner with you!