65. [SPECIAL EDUCATION EDITION] What you need to know about about ESY (Extended School Year) Eligibility

ESY services are defined as special education or related services
that are provided beyond the normal school year for the purpose
of providing FAPE (Free and Appropriate Education). It is a
required part of IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Act and is
provided at no cost to you, the family according to the student’s
Individual Education Plan.


There are many misconceptions about ESY services and what they
are and are not.  In this episode, I explain the differences
and why it is important that you are thinking about ESY now,
prior to the holiday break.  


I go through the six factors that are considered by the team to
determine ESY eligibility and what each of them means.  


If you believe that your child would benefit from ESY services,
it is important that you request an IEP meeting right at the
beginning of the new year after the holiday break to discuss with
the team.


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