More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Desert Ridge families working with PVUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Desert Ridge families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Desert Ridge is a master-planned community in northeast Phoenix within the 85054 zip code, built around Desert Ridge Marketplace, High Street, and the Mayo Clinic, and positioned near the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
Desert Ridge students are served by Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD), with schools that include Fireside Elementary, Explorer Middle School, and Pinnacle High School. Because the community sits near the boundary with other districts, confirming your child’s exact district by parcel address matters before requesting an evaluation or scheduling a meeting.
PVUSD’s district office is located at 15002 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 and can be reached at 602-449-2000, with its Special Education Department available at 602-449-2150. As a special education advocate Desert Ridge families rely on, we help you confirm the right contacts from the start 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 Desert Ridge families where they are and build a plan around what your child specifically needs — not a generic template.
Confirming whether your address falls within PVUSD before requesting an evaluation
Preparing for and attending IEP or 504 meetings with PVUSD 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 Desert Ridge, we regularly support families in nearby Scottsdale Magic Zip, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
