Extended School Year Toolkit
Extended School Year Toolkit
Disclaimer: These materials are based on the law at the time we write them. We try to update our materials; however, laws are regularly changing. If you want to make sure the law has not changed, contact us or another legal source.
Steps to Request Extended School Year Services from School Districts
School districts must provide students with IEPs with a free, appropriate public education, or FAPE. A FAPE means special education and related services that are provided to a student without charge, meet appropriate standards, and conform with a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Disability Rights California’s Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Manual sections on Extended School Year Services
DRC’s Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Manual, or SERR Manual contains several sections about extended school year, or ESY, services.
Know Your Rights on Extended School Year Services
You have the right to meaningful communication and participation in your student’s education process.
Extended School Year Letter Templates
To Request ESY and an IEP Meeting
If you have made the decision to request ESY services for your child (Step 4), the next step is to ask the IEP team for ESY services. You should request ESY and an IEP meeting in writing. This template letter helps you ask for ESY and an IEP meeting.