Extended School Year
Do you have a child with a disability and want to understand more about services provided to some students with a disability when school is not in session?
According to IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Act, the term extended school year services refers to special education and related services that are provided to a child with a disability and go beyond the normal school year. It is offered at no cost to the parents of the child and is determined on an individual basis and in accordance with the child’s IEP.
The following article provides more detailed information on extended school year services, how they are determined, and how for some students with a disability, ESY services are necessary to provide FAPE (free and appropriate public education).
For more information on extended school year visit sdparent.org or South Dakota Department of Education A Technical Assistance Guide pages 54 and 55.
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