More than 32 years of special education advocacy experience, right here for Pacific Palisades families working with LAUSD.
Ballou Education is a special education advocate Pacific Palisades families trust to navigate the IEP and 504 plan process with confidence. Pacific Palisades is a coastal Westside community within the 90272 zip code, sitting between Santa Monica and Malibu with schools clustered around the Village and the Highlands. We bring more than 32 years of hands-on advocacy experience to every family we support here.
Pacific Palisades students attend Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), with schools that include Palisades Charter High School, Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Palisades Charter Elementary, and Marquez Charter Elementary. Many area schools are charter or charter-adjacent campuses, so understanding each school’s specific special education procedures matters.
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 Pacific Palisades families rely on, we help you confirm the right 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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades, we regularly support families in nearby Santa Monica, Malibu, and Brentwood
Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s IEP or 504 plan and find out how we can help.
