More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Malibu families working with SMMUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Malibu families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Malibu is a 21-mile coastal city west of Santa Monica within the 90265 zip code, stretching from the Santa Monica Mountains down to the Pacific. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
Malibu students attend Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), which operates Malibu High School, Webster Elementary, Point Dume Marine Science School, and Juan Cabrillo Elementary. The district’s split between two coastal cities means Malibu families often want an advocate who understands the specific schools and staff on the Malibu side of the district.
SMMUSD’s district office is located at 1651 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 and can be reached at 310-450-8338 for special education and 504 inquiries. As a special education advocate Malibu families rely on, we help you confirm the right contacts, prepare for meetings, and make sure your child’s plan is actually followed once it’s written.
Every family’s situation looks different, whether it’s a first-time evaluation request, a 504 plan that isn’t being implemented consistently in the classroom, or an IEP that needs updated goals as your child grows. We meet Malibu families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within SMMUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with SMMUSD schools
Reviewing evaluation results and explaining what they mean in plain language
Drafting written requests for evaluations, services, or plan changes
Identifying gaps between what an IEP requires and what’s actually happening in the classroom
Guiding families through disagreements with the school team, informally and formally
In addition to Malibu, we regularly support families in nearby Pacific Palisades, Calabasas, and Agoura Hills
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
