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 […]
Top 10 Things Teachers and Therapists Should Do This Summer (Self-Care Edition with a Sprinkle of Humor)
Congratulations, you survived another school year! 🎉 You’ve written the reports, conquered the IEPs, balanced caseloads, and answered the “How many more days until summer?” question at least a dozen times. Now what? It’s time to trade your lanyard for sunglasses and embrace the glorious chaos of summer. Here are the Top 10 Things Teachers and […]
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 […]
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Specialized Assessment & Consulting to 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Specialized Assessment & Consulting, LLC as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas. This is the first time for Specialized to be named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 31. To be selected, Specialized Assessment & Consulting surpassed rigorous benchmarks and established itself […]
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 […]
