More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Encino and Sherman Oaks families working with LAUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Encino Sherman Oaks families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Encino (91316, 91436) and Sherman Oaks (91403, 91423) are San Fernando Valley communities just south of Ventura Boulevard, close to the Westside and the Sepulveda Pass. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
Encino and Sherman Oaks students attend Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), with schools that include Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (SOCES), Encino Charter Elementary, and Lanai Road Elementary, along with several middle and high school options. Because LAUSD is so large, families benefit from knowing which campus and staff handle special education for their address.
LAUSD’s headquarters is located at 333 S Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and can be reached at 213-241-1000. As a special education advocate Encino Sherman Oaks families rely on, we help you confirm the right district 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 Encino and Sherman Oaks families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within LAUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with LAUSD 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 Encino and Sherman Oaks, we regularly support families in nearby Bel Air, Brentwood, and Studio City
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
