More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for San Marino families working with SMUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate San Marino families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. San Marino is a small, affluent residential city in the San Gabriel Valley within the 91108 zip code, near Pasadena and The Huntington Library. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
San Marino students attend San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD), a small, high-performing district that operates San Marino High School, Huntington Middle School, and the elementary schools Carver and Valentine. The district’s small size means families often work with the same team across multiple years.
SMUSD’s district office is located at 1665 West Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 and can be reached at 626-299-7000 for special education and 504 inquiries. As a special education advocate San Marino 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 San Marino families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within SMUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with SMUSD 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 San Marino, we regularly support families in nearby Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Alhambra
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
