Dr. Buchan is dedicated to helping students, families, and educational professionals gain a clearer understanding of individual learning needs. Through School Assessment Partners, he brings a thoughtful and student-centered approach to assessment, focusing on asking the right questions and providing meaningful information that can guide educational decisions and support.
With more than 25 years of experience in school psychology and educational assessment, Dr. Buchan has worked across public school, residential treatment, clinical, and neuropsychological settings. His expertise includes psychoeducational and independent educational evaluations, academic assessment, learning and reading disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, executive functioning, and special education consultation. As a practicing school psychologist and founder of School Assessment Partners, he brings both extensive school-based experience and an independent perspective to every evaluation.
Dr. Buchan is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and a Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist. He also holds Pennsylvania certifications in School Administration K–12 and Supervision of Pupil Services. He earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in School Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with master's degrees in Educational Leadership and Educational Psychology.