I'm Paige Frecker, a Florida-licensed school psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping Tampa Bay families get answers faster. I use the same state-approved tests that districts use (WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, RIAS-2), and my reports meet the testing requirements of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Sarasota county schools.
Is your child curious, quick to learn, and bored in a classroom that moves too slowly? A qualifying IQ score can help open the door to Florida's Gifted/AGP program—but school testing waitlists can stretch up to 4 months or more.
School psychologists juggle hundreds of referrals. I typically have appointments available within one to two weeks—and you'll usually have a scored report in hand within 15 to 30 minutes after testing is completed.
I offer testing at your home (dining or breakfast table) or at my home office in Brandon. Some children perform better in a familiar, low-pressure environment rather than being pulled unexpectedly from class by an unfamiliar examiner.
Faster results
A comfortable setting
If your child was tested at school but didn't quite meet the 130 IQ threshold, private testing offers another opportunity under more optimal conditions—including quieter surroundings and more flexible breaks.
A Second Chance
Florida's Gifted/AGP program typically requires children to meet three criteria:
IQ score of 130 or higher on a state-approved test (Lower scores might be considered in certain situations, such as an ESOL/ELL history or family income circumstances.)
Teacher ratings
showing traits associated with giftedness—curiosity, creativity, leadership, and academic achievement
Strong grades or standardized test scores
Eligibility decisions are made by a team that includes parents, teachers, a district psychologist, and other district staff. My role is to provide a valid, professionally administered IQ assessment that meets Florida requirements.
I also provide in-home testing throughout the Tampa Bay region, including:
• Hillsborough County — Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Lithia, Gibsonton, Valrico, Temple Terrace, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Plant City
• Pinellas County — St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor
• Pasco County — Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, New Port Richey
• Polk County — Lakeland, Winter Haven
• Sarasota County — Sarasota, Bradenton area
Testing at my home in Brandon is available at a reduced fee.
State-approved assessments for Gifted/AGP eligibility, using current test editions accepted by all local school districts.
Tests available
• WISC-V (ages 6–16) — approximately 60 minutes; covers verbal reasoning, fluid or logical reasoning, visual-spatial skills, working memory, and processing speed
• WPPSI-IV (I typically use for children under age 6) — approximately 40–60 minutes; designed for younger children
• RIAS-2 (ages 3 to adult) — approximately 35–50 minutes; slightly shorter format with multiple-choice and single-word answers
Psychoeducational assessments for reading difficulties, dyslexia, math challenges, and written expression concerns. These evaluations support IEP and 504 plan requests.
Contact me by phone, text, or secure email. I'll ask for basic information and confirm your child hasn't taken the same test within the past 12 months.
Testing sessions typically last 40 to 75 minutes depending on the test. Your child might answer questions, work with blocks or puzzles, and complete pattern-recognition tasks. There's no need to "study" for an IQ test. It partly measures how children approach problems they've never seen before.
I score the assessment immediately afterwards, explain the scores, and try to answer all your questions before I leave. As long as there is access to a working printer, you'll have the documentation ready to submit to your child's school. (Some schools require paper, signed, stamped copies.)
I recommend leaving two hours available for the entire process so that we are not rushed.
Payment plans available. I accept cash, check, Zelle, and credit cards via PayPal.
I've spent over 20 years conducting psychoeducational evaluations—16 years serving families in the Tampa Bay area and 8 years prior in North Florida school systems. I hold an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology and maintain both state licensure and national certification through the National Association of School Psychologists.
Email: aalaacs@msn.com (for general questions)
Text messages are welcome for quick questions with no private information. Email and text typically receive the fastest response, as I'm often in testing sessions during the day.
• My YouTube Channel: Gifted Questions
• Hillsborough County Gifted Program
• Pinellas County Gifted Program
• Pasco County Gifted Program
• Polk County Gifted Program
• Sarasota County Gifted Program
Call (813) 610-7905 or contact me at AALAACS@MSN.COM for general questions or, for confidential questions, through my secure email portal.
