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Let's Succeed Together

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.

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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.

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SCHEDULE

TRAINING 

November 13, 2024

Coeur d' Alene Early Learning Center

Customized 504 training with Q and A

Training Registration CDA Only

 

Training Registration NON CDA District 

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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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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