ESY Handbook

E.S.Y.

What's the Big Deal?

A Guide

For Teachers

All you need to know about Data Driven Decisions.

Audience

The intended audience is comprised of educators and educational professionals involved in the support and instruction of students with disabilities. This diverse audience may include special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, school counselors, and related service providers. These professionals play pivotal roles in the academic and holistic development of students with disabilities during extended breaks and vacations, making the training particularly relevant and valuable to their roles. The professional development aims to empower the audience with in-depth knowledge of the legislative requirements and ethical considerations surrounding ESY, ensuring they can make informed decisions and provide equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education for students with diverse learning needs.

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Objectives

1. To identify the federally mandated purpose for collecting data for determining
eligibility for Extended School Year Services.

2. By the end of the session, educators will have acquired a solid understanding of the legislative and ethical aspects of ESY, ready to apply this knowledge in their instructional practices to better serve students with disabilities.

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Extended Year Services

Welcome to

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Federal Mandate

Legal Jargon and
the
Fine Print

History Lessons 5

Regression

Critical Life Skills

Data Driven Decisions

Recoupment

Federal Mandate

34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.106 Extended school year services. (a) General. (2) Extended school year services must be provided only if a child's IEP Team determines, on an individual basis, in accordance with §§300.320 through 300.324, that the services are necessary for the provision of FAPE to the child.