# Diagnostic Center, Southern California

> Testing & evaluation · Lincoln Heights. Free transdisciplinary assessments for special education students with complex needs, started by a referral from the school district.
- Ages: Up to age 21
- Price: Free
- Address: 4339 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Website: https://www.dcs-cde.ca.gov/
- Phone: (323) 222-8090
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/lincoln-heights/diagnostic-center-southern-california

## Special education assessment

Up to age 21 · Free

Free assessment and educational planning for students enrolled in special education whose needs are complex and hard to serve. Transdisciplinary teams may include educational specialists, speech-language specialists, school psychologists, a clinical psychologist and a developmental and behavioral pediatrician. Assessments are done at the Center or in the field, and follow-up services are available to school staff after an assessment, when a parent has signed consent, typically one specialist visiting the school to help the team interpret and carry out the recommendations. There is no cost, but the request must come from the local school district, not the family. The Center also offers family education, consultation, referral and resource information, plus training for educators on topics such as autism.

- No cost for assessment services; requests must be generated by the local school district.

## About Diagnostic Center, Southern California

One of three regional assessment centers operated by the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education, serving Southern California from Los Angeles. The Center works with local school districts and special education programs, offering assessment, training, consultation and technical assistance. The federal registry lists Michelle Cuevas, PhD, at this address and phone; the Center's own staff page names its team.

Details from https://www.dcs-cde.ca.gov/, checked October 12, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.