Yes, you can ask for specific assessments and specific kinds of assessors. The district has the responsibility to assess in all areas related to the suspected disability^[1] and to ensure that assessments are done by trained and knowledgeable personnel^[2]

1. 34 C.F.R. Sec. 300.304(c)(4)[↩]
2. 34 C.F.R. Sec. 300.304(c)(1)(iv); Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 56320(b)(3).[↩]