EMBRACE assessors gather extensive historical and current information about a student’s functioning through record reviews, interviews with the student, caregivers, teachers, and other IEP team members, classroom observations, as well as various standardized tests and evaluation tools.

Each assessment concludes with a determination of how students’ mental health symptoms impact their access to and benefit from education. Based on the findings, EMBRACE assessors offer clinical recommendations to the IEP team.

All assessments are conducted by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. These professionals have specific training and experience in understanding the intersection of students' mental health needs and their access to education.