Navigating Special Education Staffing: Should Schools Hire Solo Providers or Partner with an Agency?

Staffing shortages in special education are an ongoing challenge for schools across the country. As demand grows for specialized services like psychological evaluations, speech-language therapy, and compliance support, school administrators are left with an important decision: hire a solo provider or partner with a specialized staffing agency? Each option comes with unique pros and cons. The […]

Core Healthcare Staffing: Expanding Specialized Staffing Excellence into Healthcare

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the growth of Specialized Assessment & Consulting. We’re expanding our staffing expertise into the healthcare industry with the launch of Core Healthcare Staffing, a new sister company that brings the same level of professionalism, commitment, and excellence that has made Specialized a trusted name in staffing. […]

Celebrating 20 Years of Putting People First, Always

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary at Specialized Assessment & Consulting, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve taken and the values that have guided us along the way. It’s been an incredible two decades, and as I look back, one thing stands out above all else: our unwavering commitment to putting People First, […]

Deon’s Travel & Give Journey in Kenya

People First, Always – Celebrating Our Team Not long ago, we had the chance to visit with Deon Brown, our Support & Compliance Manager, who recently returned from Kenya, where she volunteered with Travel & Give to support children in need of speech therapy and education. Deon, a former school-based speech-language pathologist with 18 years […]

Local Staffing Firm Scores Three-peat for Best Workplace in Texas

Special Education Company Makes the Grade for the Third Consecutive Year HOUSTON, Texas – March 20, 2024 – Specialized Assessment & Consulting, a leader in special education staffing solutions, is thrilled to announce it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work™ in Texas for the third consecutive year. This prestigious achievement, awarded by […]

Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor Status: What’s the Best for You?

It can be confusing to understand the differences between being an employee and an independent contractor. Higher pay rates offered for 1099 contractor positions can be appealing, but it is important for businesses and workers to remain legally compliant with IRS rules regarding classification of workers. The legal and financial consequences of misclassifying an employee […]

Specialized Assessment and Consulting Earns Second Great Place to Work Certification™

Houston, Texas  — Specialized Assessment and Consulting, LLC,  is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Specialized Assessment and Consulting. This year, 96% of employees said it’s a great place […]