IEP Inbox: Is Summer School the Same as ESY?

Summer school and ESY aren’t the same thing—and mixing them up can lead to missed services. In this quick IEP Inbox episode, Monica explains the difference between general education summer programs and Extended School Year (ESY)services under IDEA, including:

• Why ESY is tied to your child’s IEP (not just availability)

• What to say if the school offers summer school but not ESY

• When and how to start the ESY conversation

💡 Field Note: Ask early—don’t wait until May.

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