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About Us
Special Education is challenging--we are here to lighten the load. Balance Point increases engagement through equal access by providing capability, adaptability, and scalability. We specialize in providing services to school districts, charter schools, private schools, parents/parent organizations, and companies with the goal of empowerment through knowledge and sound processes. Get in touch to start enjoying our services today.
Lyndon Nguyen
OUR TEAM
Our team consists of over 50 years of combined experience in leadership, education, special education, and complex-systems management.
Julian Duffey
Consultation
Customized plans tailored to the needs of your organization
Training
Training of staff/administration, parents/parent organizations, advocates, SpEd administrators and companies.
assistance
Review of IDEA programs, creation of new programs/policies, and IEP/504 review.
evaluation
IDEA and 504 programs, continuum of alternative placements, policies and programs, and IEEs.
SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE
IASA - MDR Tips
August 3, 2023
TRAINING
Shelley School District #
August 3-4, 2022
CONFERENCE
IASA Summer Conference 2022 - 504 What?
August 3-4, 2022
WORKSHOP
March 8, 2022
IASEA Blue Jeans Workshop - Unscrambling LRE, Inclusion, and Continuum of Placements
WORKSHOP
IASEA Blue Jeans Workshop - Forging Good Relationships with Parents and Advocates
March 8, 2022
TRAINING
December 2, 2021
Madison School District #321 - Section 504 / ADAAA Training
Fillable Handout PDF
TRAINING
December 1, 2021
Jefferson County School District #251 - Section 504 / ADAAA Training
Fillable Handout PDF
TRAINING
Bonneville Joint School District #93 - Administrators - Section 504 / ADAAA Training
November 30, 2021
TRAINING
Bonneville Joint School District #93 - Section 504 / ADAAA Training
October 18, 2021
FACILITATION
October, 2021
Idaho School District - Facilitating parent and school district 504 meeting to create a plan that achieves the best student-centered outcome.
TRAINING
Jerome School District - IEP/504 process refresh training and Q and A.
October 1, 2021
TRAINING
October 1, 2021
Monticello Montessori Charter School - IEP/504 plan processes, procedures, and best practices training with Q and A.
TRAINING
September 28, 2021
Eastern Idaho Downs Syndrome Family Connect - Parent rights training and Q and A regarding IEP and 504 processes.
TRAINING
September 16, 2021
IASEA Regional Directors - Idaho Association of Special Education Administrators training for Southeast Idaho
CONFERENCE
August 4-5, 2021
IASA Leadership Conference - Special Education Directors Workshop - Due Process / State Complaints
Weekly Words of Wisdom
"I am so excited for the expertise Julian and Lyndon bring to the special education world through Balance Point. We all win when we work together!"
Holly Giglio
Parent Advocate, A+ Collaborations
"I have worked with Julian and Lyndon for several years and have always appreciated their knowledge of IDEA/504 and dedication to serving the special student population."
Robin Corder
School Psychologist
"WOW, your focus on a win-win solution for parents and schools is incredible! Thanks for keeping the focus on the needs of the student. Your knowledge and first hand experience with IDEA regulations is unbeatable!"
Letha Blick
Director of Special Services
Let's Connect
Let's Connect
(208) 557-4493
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