School Psychology & Educational Consulting
When Your District Needs Expert Support.
Arete Professional Group provides direct school psychology services and educational consulting to Pennsylvania schools and districts. From psychoeducational evaluations, student-centered consultation, and support to special education and pupil services leadership, we help districts meet student needs while maintaining high-quality and efficient services.
Serving Pennsylvania
Schools & School Districts
What We Offer
Flexible services built around your district's needs.
Whether you need a single evaluation, ongoing caseload support, or consultation for complex student and program needs, Arete Professional Group delivers qualified, credentialed services that help districts serve students effectively and meet regulatory requirements.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Comprehensive initial evaluations to determine eligibility and inform IEP development — completed on time, in full compliance with IDEA, and with clear, actionable reports.
Re-Evaluations
Timely triennial re-evaluations that meet regulatory deadlines and provide updated data to guide continued special education programming.
Temporary Coverage & Caseload Support
Immediate, qualified coverage for districts managing staff vacancies, leaves of absence, or unexpected caseload surges — no gap in service.
Summer Evaluations
Extended school year evaluation services that keep your district on schedule and prevent backlogs from carrying into the fall.
IEP & 504 Consultation
Expert guidance on eligibility determinations, plan development, and procedural safeguards — ensuring your team stays compliant and confident.
Gifted Evaluations
Comprehensive gifted evaluations conducted in full compliance with Pennsylvania Chapter 16 regulations — identifying students who meet eligibility criteria and informing the development of Gifted Individualized Education Programs (GIEPs).
Special Education & Pupil Services Program Consultation
Consultation and support for districts navigating state monitoring, complaint investigations, due process matters, and program development—from a professional who understands both the student-level and systems-level realities of special education.
Student Consultation & Problem Solving
Collaborative consultation with educators, families, and teams to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and instructional concerns.
Why Arete
Experience that speaks for itself.
Arete Professional Group is led by a seasoned school psychology professional with over two decades of direct experience in Pennsylvania public education — including district-level leadership, special education and pupil services program oversight, and direct service delivery.
When you work with Arete, you're not getting a staffing agency. You're getting a credentialed expert who understands your obligations, your pressures, and what it takes to serve students well.
Our Approach
The pursuit of excellence — in every district we serve.
Our name comes from the ancient Greek concept of arete — the full realization of one's potential through excellence in practice. It's the standard we hold ourselves to in every evaluation we complete, every district we support, and every student whose file crosses our desk.
We know what it's like to sit in the chair of a school psychologist, special education director, and district leader. We understand timelines, compliance pressures, parent concerns, and the weight of getting it right. That perspective shapes everything we do.
Let's Work Together
Your district has a need. We have the expertise.
Whether you're facing a staffing vacancy, an evaluation backlog, increased caseload demands, or a complex student need, Arete Professional Group provides responsive, experienced support tailored to your district's goals and timelines.