If you are ready to schedule or have additional questions, please email, call, or submit an online inquiry. We will start with a 10-15 minute consultation to answer questions, determine next steps, and schedule an appointment. You can reach us by email at info@charlestoneducationalservices.com or by texting or calling 843-410-8822.

No, Charleston Educational Services is not in-network with any insurance company. All services are self pay. Charleston Educational Services does not file insurance; however, a detailed bill is provided to families who obtain a Psychoeducational Evaluation so that clients might file claims independently. Clients are advised to contact their insurance company before beginning the evaluation process if they are planning to seek reimbursement.

Psychoeducational evaluations are typically conducted every three years to ensure that a student's educational needs are accurately identified and met. Here are some key reasons why this timeline is generally followed: identifying changes, updating accommodations and supports, legal requirements, early intervention or transitional ages, and progress monitoring over time.
Evaluation results provide valuable information for parents and teachers to collaborate effectively in supporting the student's learning and development. Overall, the three-year timeline strikes a balance between assessing a student's progress and allowing sufficient time for meaningful changes in educational planning and intervention strategies. We will ask that you share previous private or school based evaluations.

Executive Function skills are the underlying brain processes that help people manage their everyday lives. Executive Function skills are essential for completing tasks, managing time, controlling emotions, achieving goals, and so much more. Coaching establishes an understanding of Executive Function skills, teaches coping strategies to improve self-regulation, and provides interventions to incorporate in daily routines. These sessions are designed to help achieve academic success, overcome behavioral challenges, and strengthen relationships. Executive Functioning Coaching is individualized to meet a child's specific needs using evidence based interventions and tools.

After the initial session, EF Coaching sessions are scheduled on a month to month commitment. Some children come weekly, while others utilize this support on a biweekly basis. For example, a child who is struggling with managing deadlines, work completion, organization, task initiation, and study skills may come weekly. Another child who is targeting self-regulation strategies and social skills may come bi-weekly. The family's needs, school schedules, extracurricular activities, additional supports, and the child's age are taken into account when determining an appropriate level of Coaching.

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Executive Function Coaching is an investment of $145 per 50-minute session. The office is located in Mount Pleasant. Sessions are typically held after school hours; limited daytime appointments are available upon request. 

Services are provided in-person, our office is located within Charleston Executive Suites 1156 Bowman Road Suite 200 in Mount Pleasant. Virtual appointments are offered on a very limited basis with priority to families outside of the Charleston area and college students.

A comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation is beneficial even if you have one specific concern because it provides a thorough assessment of various cognitive, academic, and emotional factors that may be interconnected or contributing to your concern. This holistic approach helps identify underlying issues, strengths, and weaknesses that may not be immediately apparent, leading to more accurate diagnosis and tailored interventions to address the root cause effectively. Additionally, it ensures that any potential co-existing conditions or factors impacting learning and development are identified early on, facilitating informed decision-making and appropriate support strategies to optimize educational and personal growth.

Allison Hopkins is a Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University, and completed her graduate degree at The Citadel. Allison Hopkins is the founder of Charleston Educational Services, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, South Carolina Board of Education Level 2 School Psychologist, and mother of two.
She has extensive experience working as a leader, educator, and school psychologist in the recreational setting, private practice, as well as public and charter schools in New York, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. Allison was a Group Leader and Specialist at Camp ANCHOR on Long Island for 10 years, served Charleston families as a BCaBA providing ABA therapy, and was consistently rated as a highly effective School Psychologist in the District of Columbia Public Schools. She has been working with children and adults with special needs and diverse abilities for 20 years. She is passionate about empowering families, acting as a resource, and providing a holistic approach to give children a safe and healthy environment where they can personally develop, maximize independence, and expand upon their success.

An initial session is offered to provide families the opportunity to meet the coach. During this initial session we will discuss as a team, with parent and child input, the behavioral and academic strengths and challenges. Parents are dismissed approximately 40 minutes into the session to allow the child and clinician to build rapport, answer questions, and reflect on personal strengths and challenges across settings. This process helps guide goals and activities for future sessions which incorporate parent and child feedback, and the clinician's expertise.