About Learning Pathways Educational Psychology
Learning Pathways Educational Psychology is a Folsom-based practice of Licensed Educational Psychologists serving families and schools throughout Northern California.
We specialize in psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents, with particular expertise in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and complex or high-masking presentations that don’t fit neatly into one category.
Our work is grounded in a simple belief: families deserve evaluations that actually explain something. Not just scores. Not jargon. Clear answers, practical recommendations, and a process that feels organized and respectful from start to finish.
Why Learning Pathways Exists
Stephanie Hewitt
Licensed Educational Psychologist & Owner
Learning Pathways was founded by Stephanie Hewitt, a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in school psychology and more than 1,000 psychoeducational evaluations completed.
Stephanie spent years working inside school districts, where she saw firsthand what families often experience: evaluations that are technically adequate but hard to understand, reports that sit in a drawer because no one explained what to do with them, and families who leave the process feeling more overwhelmed than when they started.
She also knows that experience from the other side of the table. As a parent who has personally navigated the IEP process for her own children, she understands what it feels like to sit in those meetings, try to make sense of data, and advocate for a kid you know better than any report ever could.
Learning Pathways was built to do this differently. Evaluations that are thorough when they need to be and targeted when that’s what serves the student. Reports written to be read and understood. Feedback meetings where families leave with clarity, not confusion. Recommendations that work in real life, not just on paper.
How We Approach Evaluations
Every evaluation at Learning Pathways starts with a question: what does this family actually need to know?
We don’t apply the same scope of testing to every student. Some concerns call for a comprehensive evaluation. Others are better served by a focused assessment targeting a specific question. We work with families during the initial consultation to determine what makes sense, and we’re transparent about why.
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. That means we’re not just looking for what’s hard.
We’re looking at how a student thinks, what conditions help them learn best, and what strengths exist alongside the challenges. That picture leads to better recommendations.
We also specialize in presentations that are easy to miss. High-masking autism, twice-exceptional learners, students who have been told they just need to try harder. These are students who often have real, identifiable needs that haven’t been captured yet. We take those referrals seriously.
What You Can Expect From Every Evaluation
Across our team, every evaluation follows the same standards.
Clear, well-written reports
Reports are written for families and school teams, not just for a file. That means plain language, organized findings, and recommendations that are specific and realistic.
A feedback meeting that actually explains things
You don’t just receive a report and get sent on your way. Every evaluation includes a dedicated feedback meeting where results are explained in plain language and you have time to ask questions.
Recommendations grounded in real life
We think carefully about what will actually work at home and at school, not just what looks good on a page. Recommendations are practical, prioritized, and written with the family’s actual situation in mind.
Follow-up support built in
Most evaluation packages include ongoing consultation time. When a question comes up months later, or you need help preparing for an IEP meeting, you don’t have to start over with someone new.
Consistent standards across clinicians
Stephanie provides clinical oversight across the practice to ensure that every evaluation reflects our shared philosophy and meets the same quality standards, regardless of which clinician completes the work.
A Practice Built on a Team Model
Learning Pathways is not a solo practice. We have a team of experienced Licensed Educational Psychologists, each with their own areas of expertise.
That structure benefits families in practical ways. It means shorter wait times, the ability to match students with clinicians whose specialties align with their specific concerns, and bilingual evaluation options.
It also means the practice has depth. If your child needs an evaluator with specific experience in early childhood, complex autism presentations, or bilingual assessment, we can make that match rather than asking every family to fit one clinician’s profile.
What ties the team together is a shared philosophy. Every clinician who works with Learning Pathways brings their own professional expertise and licensure, and shares a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice. Stephanie developed the frameworks and templates the team works from, and is available for consultation and guidance throughout the process.
Meet the Team
Our clinicians bring a range of backgrounds, specialties, and lived experiences to their work. What they share is a commitment to thoughtful, high-quality evaluation and genuine care for the families they serve.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have questions about whether an evaluation is the right next step, or which type of evaluation fits your situation, we’re happy to talk it through. Our initial consultations are free and there’s no obligation.
Learning Pathways Educational Psychology
50 Iron Point Circle, Suite 140, Folsom, CA 95630
Serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, and surrounding communities.
