We offer individual consulting services tailored to meet each child's unique needs. Our services provide individual personalized consulting for families. We understand that every child is unique, and that is why we offer comprehensive consulting services tailored to meet the individual needs of each child.

Our consulting services are designed to provide personalized guidance and support to families who have children with disabilities, children identified as gifted, and children identified as twice exceptional. Our consultants are experts in their field, with years of experience working with children with a wide range of abilities and challenges.

They stay up to date with the latest research and best practices in education, allowing them to provide informed guidance and recommendations to families. We believe that parents play a crucial role in their children's education, which is why we work closely with families to empower them with the knowledge and tools they need to advocate for their children effectively.

We provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure that parents feel confident in navigating the educational system and advocating for their child's needs in all educational settings and at home.

Our consulting services start with a full comprehensive review of records. Once we review the child's records, we provide compressive feedback of our findings and recommendations. Our consultants provide ongoing consulting services to families and update recommendations as the child progresses each year to meet their individual needs.

We provide the following consulting services:

• Comprehensive review of records
• Feedback meeting with parents to discuss specific recommendations for the child
• Assist in determining the best school placement for your child
• A list of appropriate school placements
• School observations, if needed
• Communicating with professionals on the case, if needed
• Monitoring progress and providing ongoing recommendations
• Referrals to providers that have gone through our intense referral selection process

Our consulting service packages are ideal for parents who want recommendations, guidance, and private consulting between Ballou Education and their family. Families prefer to attend their own meetings with schools and outside professionals and need consulting as they navigate services and attend meetings on their own.

We recognize the paramount importance of advocating for your child's educational needs. Our Advocacy service is designed to support parents in navigating a variety of crucial meetings and situations within the educational system. Our advocates work tirelessly to ensure that your child receives the support and resources they need to thrive.

Whether it's developing an individualized education program (IEP), 504 plan, identifying appropriate educational resources, or advocating for the child's rights, our advocates are committed to providing guidance and support every step of the way.

We take the time to get to know each child on an individual level. This allows us to develop tailored strategies specifically designed to meet their needs, whether they require additional support in the classroom, specialized instruction, or assistance with transitioning between educational settings.

Meetings We Assist With:

• 504 Meetings:

  Focused on creating a plan to support students with disabilities so they can access and participate in their education.

• IEP Meetings:

  Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings where plans are developed for students with disabilities, outlining the specific educational services they require.

• FBA/BIP Meetings:

  Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings addressing challenging behaviors and creating strategies for positive behavior support.

• Bullying Concerns:

  If your child is experiencing bullying, our advocates can help navigate the process of addressing these concerns with the school.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences:

  We assist in preparing for and participating in parent-teacher conferences to ensure that your child's needs are effectively communicated and understood.

• Observations:

  Our advocates provide support during classroom observations to ensure that the educational environment is conducive to your child's learning needs.

• Transition Meetings:

  When transitioning between schools or educational programs, our advocates help make the process smooth and successful.

• Manifestation Meetings:

  These meetings determine if a student's behavior is a result of their disability and what actions should be taken.

• Disciplinary Due Process Hearings:

  If your child is facing disciplinary action, our advocates guide you through the due process and ensure fair treatment.

• Resolution Meetings:

  We assist in resolving conflicts or issues that arise within the educational setting through effective communication and negotiation.

Additional Services We Offer:

• Consultation and Recommendations:

  On school placement, scholarships, and funding resources for placements.

• Development of Education Plans:

  For each client, quarterly monitoring of each client's progress on the plan, and development of evaluation plans.

• Negotiation with Schools:

  On behalf of the child's educational needs and placement.

• Attend Meetings:

  Attend MET/RED, IEP, and/or 504 meetings.

• Advise Parents:

  On strategy for working with the school.

• Recommend Specialists:

  Recommend specialists, service providers, evaluators, and schools.

• Advising Parents:

  About services, programs, and accommodations that meet their children's individual needs.

• Interpret Reports:

  Interpret reports and evaluations as well as explaining the implications to the child's education/placement.

• Assist with Requests:

  Assisting parents with submitting written requests.

• Check Special Education Documents:

  For accuracy and completion both before and after MET, RED, IEP, and 504 meetings.

• Accompany Parents:

  To school meetings to advocate for the child's rights protected under both federal and state law.

• Advise on Case Strength:

  Advising parents about the strength of their cases after record review and offering referrals to special education attorneys when appropriate.

• Assist with Navigation:

  Assist families in navigating not only the laws but also the processes by which schools implement legislation.

• Classroom Observation:

  Perform classroom observation and provide reports.

• Prepare for Meetings:

  Prepare parents for MET/RED/IEP/504 meetings, including interpreting and prioritizing support materials, proposing goals and objectives, and providing/rehearsing strategies for the meeting.

• Review Documents:

  Review all special education documents, including files, assessments, report cards, observation reports, etc., prior to RED/MET/IEP/504 meetings.

• Accompany to Meetings:

  Accompany parents to meetings with the school and any other relevant meetings to provide advice and assistance.

• Review Documents Before Signing:

  Review RED/MET/IEP/504 documents before parents sign them.

• Draft Communications:

  Draft letters, responses, complaints, and written requests to school and district officials.

• Consult and Educate:

  Consult and educate families to improve independent advocacy skills.

• Advocate for Children:

  Consult and advocate for children in all areas as it relates to education.

At Ballou Education, we're dedicated to providing compassionate and knowledgeable support for parents and their children. We believe that every child deserves an appropriate education, and we are committed to helping you navigate the educational system with confidence and success.

Every child is unique and has their own set of strengths and challenges when it comes to learning. That is why Ballou Education offers a coaching service that is dedicated to helping children develop the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Our coaching services help children build essential skills to succeed. We focus on developing personalized strategies to address each child's learning strengths and challenges.

Our coaches take a personalized approach, working closely with each child to identify their strengths and areas for growth. We believe in fostering a positive and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By focusing on the whole child, we aim to help them become confident and independent learners who are well-equipped to face any challenge that comes their way.

Whether it's developing study skills, improving organizational skills, or building self-advocacy skills, our coaches are here to support your child every step of the way. We take a holistic approach to coaching, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on social and emotional development. Our goal is to empower children to become lifelong learners who are capable of overcoming any obstacle.

When you choose Ballou Education for coaching services, you can expect a team of dedicated professionals with a strong passion for helping children reach their full potential. Our coaches are not just educators; they are mentors, motivators, and advocates for your child's success. We build strong relationships with our students, and we are committed to providing them with the support and encouragement they need to succeed.

Our coaching services are limited to a specific number of students each year. If you are interested in coaching service, please fill out the form and select "coaching services."

There are times when parents will disagree about where their child should attend school. While most disagreements can be resolved, there are times when parents are unable to come to an agreement. In situations where parents are unable to agree, they often need to rely on an expert to assist in legal proceedings.

Ballou Education can be retained as an expert witness in matters involving domestic disputes between parents regarding school placement. With extensive experience in handling such cases, Ballou Education has testified in several cases in the state of Arizona, helping resolve school placement disagreements.

When parents are unable to resolve their disagreement regarding school placement, Ballou Education can be retained to provide a recommendation to the court. Our services include a comprehensive review of all records, including the child's school records, observations, interviews, and assessments. We attend depositions and provide a detailed report of our findings, which can be used in court proceedings.

If you find yourself in need of an expert witness for school placement disputes, contact us, and we will schedule a time to discuss your specific case in depth.