More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Manhattan Beach families working with MBUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Manhattan Beach families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Manhattan Beach is a South Bay beach city within the 90266 zip code, known for its strong community schools and family-oriented neighborhoods. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
Manhattan Beach students attend Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), a small, single-city district that operates Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach Middle School, and elementary schools including Grand View, Meadows, Pacific, Pennekamp, and Robinson. The district’s small size means families often work with the same team across multiple years.
MBUSD’s district office is located at 325 S Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 and can be reached at 310-318-7345 for special education and 504 inquiries. As a special education advocate Manhattan Beach families rely on, we help you build a collaborative relationship with the district team while making sure your child’s plan is written clearly and actually followed.
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 Manhattan Beach families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within MBUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with MBUSD 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 Manhattan Beach, we regularly support families in nearby Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
