Rebecca Elman

Ph.D., School Psychology

Master of Science, Educational Psychology

Dr. Rebecca Elman is a Florida-licensed psychologist and an experienced educator. She began her career in education as a teacher with Teach For America in Baltimore, Maryland. After earning her doctorate, she worked as a school psychologist in the Broward County school system, where she gained extensive knowledge of school procedures, educational eligibility requirements, and the services available to students.

Dr. Elman entered private practice in 2001 and specializes in psychoeducational assessment, including gifted testing and evaluations of learning disabilities and ADHD. She conducts evaluations to help determine students’ eligibility for educational services and accommodations under applicable state and county guidelines.

Dr. Elman has taught as an adjunct professor in the graduate school psychology programs at Barry University and Nova Southeastern University. She serves as a consultant to a private school in Miami, where she assists school personnel in identifying appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.

Dr. Elman earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Fordham University in 1999 and her M.S. in Educational Psychology from Fordham University in 1997. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Binghamton University in 1992.

Dr. Elman serves on the Board of Directors of Farmworker Children’s Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and welfare of children of Palm Beach County agricultural workers. Her community involvement includes membership in the Junior League of Boca Raton and coaching for TOPSoccer, a recreational soccer program for children and young adults with disabilities. She has been nominated for several awards in recognition of her charitable work.

As a parent of two children who attended public school in Palm Beach County, Dr. Elman has firsthand experience with the services available to students who qualify for an educational plan.