More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Cave Creek families working with CCUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Cave Creek families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Cave Creek is a western-heritage desert town north of Scottsdale with a 85331 zip code, sitting directly next to Carefree and the Tonto National Forest. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here, whether you’re just starting the evaluation process or need help resolving a dispute with your child’s school team.
Cave Creek sits within Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD), a smaller district of about 175 square miles that also covers Carefree and the far-north stretch of Scottsdale. CCUSD operates Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School, and elementary schools including Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, Desert Willow, Desert Sun Academy, and Lone Mountain.
CCUSD’s main office is located at 33016 N 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 and can be reached at 480-575-2000 for special education and 504 inquiries. As a special education advocate Cave Creek families rely on, we help you build a collaborative relationship with CCUSD’s smaller, more centralized team so your child’s needs stay front and center.
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 Cave Creek families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within CCUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with CCUSD 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 Cave Creek, we regularly support families in nearby Carefree, Far North Scottsdale, and Fountain Hills
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
