FNDs Friday Facts - Extended School Year Services

[Guest guest]

Ocampo wrote: FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd like to find out more about Family Network on

Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our website at http://www.fndfl.org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-. WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES? Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must provide ESY services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because it is feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills during time off from school. School districts are

not required to provide ESY services to all students with disabilities—only to those who require ESY services. HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE? Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP) or family support plan (FSP)that lists that student’s goals and objectives and the special education and related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or FSP is written by a team that includes the student’s parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or FSP team may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY services will not be provided. The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents’ and teachers’ observations, the student’s performance after previous breaks from school, and other information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to his or her IEP or FSP goals if ESY services are not provided? • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when a lapse in services would substantially harm the child’s chances of learning that skill? • Is the nature or severity of the student’s disability such that the student will not receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during the regular school year if ESY services are not provided? •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student will receive a free appropriate public education without ESY services? The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has, although students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services. WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED? The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the services he or she receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide that the student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be made based on the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type, amount, and duration of any ESY services the student will receive. WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED? ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP team determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child. However, if the district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer

break, the district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order to meet LRE requirements. IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES? No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP team determines they need those services. This includes special transportation services, if the IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service. WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM? If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to provide the services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the

parents disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss the problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student education administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to request free mediation services or a due process hearing, or both. Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl.org/tutorials.asp

[Guest guest]

I think it is important to let people know that when

your child is turning three years old and transitioning

out of an Early Steps type program and into the

County School System it " IS " possible for your child to qualify for ESY.

I received many mixed messages about this.

I was told that since my child was not already in the " school system "

that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.

BUT, I found out that there " IS " existing " data " on him

since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy

at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.

And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino,

a language based pre-school program.

So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!

He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program

at the end of June and then for the Fall program

beginning at the end of July.

The qualification is based on the fact that he is attaining

" critical life skills " ... and without continuing his early interventions

he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.

THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through

this very difficult journey!

Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate.

> FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS

> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES

>

> If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd

like to find

out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our

website at

http://www.fndfl.org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.

>

>

> WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?

>

> Special education and related services provided to students with

disabilities beyond

the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services.

Under the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must

provide ESY

services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free

appropriate public

education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because

it is

feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills

during time off

from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all

students with

disabilities—only to those who require ESY services.

>

> HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?

>

> Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP) or

family support

plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special

education and

related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or

FSP is written

by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other

professionals. The IEP

or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to

receive a

free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or

FSP team

may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY

services will

not be provided.

>

> The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers'

observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and

other

information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel.

>

> QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY

>

> •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to

his or her IEP or

FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?

>

> • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when

a lapse in

services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?

>

> • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the

student will not

receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during

the

regular school year if ESY services are not provided?

>

> •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student

will receive

a free appropriate public education without ESY services?

>

> The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has,

although

students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.

>

> WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?

>

> The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the

services he or she

receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide

that the

student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be

made based on

the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type,

amount, and

duration of any ESY services the student will receive.

>

> WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?

>

> ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP

team

determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the

child in

the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child.

However, if the

district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer

break, the

district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order to

meet LRE

requirements.

>

> IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?

>

> No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP

team

determines they need those services. This includes special transportation

services, if the

IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.

>

> WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?

>

> If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to

provide the

services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the

parents

disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss

the

problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student

education

administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to

request free

mediation services or a due process hearing, or both.

>

> Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can

find

them at http://www.fndfl.org/tutorials.asp

>

[Guest guest]

I think it is important to let people know that when

your child is turning three years old and transitioning

out of an Early Steps type program and into the

County School System it " IS " possible for your child to qualify for ESY.

I received many mixed messages about this.

I was told that since my child was not already in the " school system "

that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.

BUT, I found out that there " IS " existing " data " on him

since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy

at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.

And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino,

a language based pre-school program.

So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!

He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program

at the end of June and then for the Fall program

beginning at the end of July.

The qualification is based on the fact that he is attaining

" critical life skills " ... and without continuing his early interventions

he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.

THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through

this very difficult journey!

Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate.

> FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS

> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES

>

> If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd

like to find

out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our

website at

http://www.fndfl.org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.

>

>

> WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?

>

> Special education and related services provided to students with

disabilities beyond

the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services.

Under the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must

provide ESY

services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free

appropriate public

education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because

it is

feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills

during time off

from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all

students with

disabilities—only to those who require ESY services.

>

> HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?

>

> Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP) or

family support

plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special

education and

related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or

FSP is written

by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other

professionals. The IEP

or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to

receive a

free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or

FSP team

may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY

services will

not be provided.

>

> The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers'

observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and

other

information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel.

>

> QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY

>

> •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to

his or her IEP or

FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?

>

> • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when

a lapse in

services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?

>

> • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the

student will not

receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during

the

regular school year if ESY services are not provided?

>

> •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student

will receive

a free appropriate public education without ESY services?

>

> The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has,

although

students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.

>

> WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?

>

> The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the

services he or she

receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide

that the

student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be

made based on

the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type,

amount, and

duration of any ESY services the student will receive.

>

> WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?

>

> ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP

team

determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the

child in

the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child.

However, if the

district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer

break, the

district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order to

meet LRE

requirements.

>

> IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?

>

> No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP

team

determines they need those services. This includes special transportation

services, if the

IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.

>

> WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?

>

> If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to

provide the

services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the

parents

disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss

the

problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student

education

administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to

request free

mediation services or a due process hearing, or both.

>

> Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can

find

them at http://www.fndfl.org/tutorials.asp

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Sounds like you're on the same path as we are with our son who just transitioned out of Early Steps.

We were fortunate to get him enrolled at Baudhuin for the summer program and although a bit anxious, i've heard alot of good things about this school. Can you comment a bit further on the SMILE program at Dan Marino? How would you rate this program as far as language enrichment.

Tks,

Re: FND"s Friday Facts - Extended School Year Services

I think it is important to let people know that when your child is turning three years old and transitioning out of an Early Steps type program and into the County School System it "IS" possible for your child to qualify for ESY.I received many mixed messages about this.I was told that since my child was not already in the "school system" that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.BUT, I found out that there "IS" existing "data" on him since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino, a language based pre-school program. So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program at the end of June and then for the Fall program beginning at the end of July.The qualification is based on the fact

that he is attaining "critical life skills"... and without continuing his early interventions he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through this very difficult journey!Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate. > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd like to find out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our website at http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.> > > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?> > Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must provide ESY services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because it is feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills during time off from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all students with disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?> > Every student with disabilities has an

individual educational plan (IEP) or family support plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special education and related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or FSP is written by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or FSP team may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY services will not be provided.> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers' observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and other information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel. > > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY>

> •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to his or her IEP or FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when a lapse in services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the student will not receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during the regular school year if ESY services are not provided?> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student will receive a free appropriate public education without ESY services?> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has, although students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.> > WHICH

SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the services he or she receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide that the student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be made based on the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type, amount, and duration of any ESY services the student will receive.> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP team determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child. However, if the district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer break, the district does not have to create a program for nondisabled

students in order to meet LRE requirements.> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP team determines they need those services. This includes special transportation services, if the IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to provide the services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the parents disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss the problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student education administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to request free mediation services or a due process hearing, or

both. > > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Sounds like you're on the same path as we are with our son who just transitioned out of Early Steps.

We were fortunate to get him enrolled at Baudhuin for the summer program and although a bit anxious, i've heard alot of good things about this school. Can you comment a bit further on the SMILE program at Dan Marino? How would you rate this program as far as language enrichment.

Tks,

Re: FND"s Friday Facts - Extended School Year Services

I think it is important to let people know that when your child is turning three years old and transitioning out of an Early Steps type program and into the County School System it "IS" possible for your child to qualify for ESY.I received many mixed messages about this.I was told that since my child was not already in the "school system" that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.BUT, I found out that there "IS" existing "data" on him since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino, a language based pre-school program. So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program at the end of June and then for the Fall program beginning at the end of July.The qualification is based on the fact

that he is attaining "critical life skills"... and without continuing his early interventions he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through this very difficult journey!Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate. > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd like to find out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our website at http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.> > > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?> > Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must provide ESY services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because it is feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills during time off from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all students with disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?> > Every student with disabilities has an

individual educational plan (IEP) or family support plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special education and related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or FSP is written by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or FSP team may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY services will not be provided.> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers' observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and other information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel. > > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY>

> •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to his or her IEP or FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when a lapse in services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the student will not receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during the regular school year if ESY services are not provided?> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student will receive a free appropriate public education without ESY services?> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has, although students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.> > WHICH

SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the services he or she receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide that the student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be made based on the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type, amount, and duration of any ESY services the student will receive.> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP team determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child. However, if the district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer break, the district does not have to create a program for nondisabled

students in order to meet LRE requirements.> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP team determines they need those services. This includes special transportation services, if the IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to provide the services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the parents disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss the problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student education administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to request free mediation services or a due process hearing, or

both. > > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp>

[Guest guest]

I can comment on the SMILE program at Dan Marino. It was great for our son. It should be replicated and all children identified should receive this service daily until age three. Small group (4-6) of kids, an SLP and an aide. The kids get OT as well and lots of language and structure. The SLP, , is fantastic.

Re: FND"s Friday Facts - Extended School Year Services

I think it is important to let people know that when your child is turning three years old and transitioning out of an Early Steps type program and into the County School System it "IS" possible for your child to qualify for ESY.I received many mixed messages about this.I was told that since my child was not already in the "school system" that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.BUT, I found out that there "IS" existing "data" on him since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino, a language based pre-school program. So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program at the end of June and then for the Fall program beginning at the end of July.The qualification is based on the fact that he is attaining "critical life skills"... and without continuing his early interventions he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through this very difficult journey!Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate. > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd like to find out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our website at http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.> > > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?> > Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must provide ESY services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because it is feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills during time off from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all students with disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?> > Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP) or family support plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special education and related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or FSP is written by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or FSP team may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY services will not be provided.> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers' observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and other information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel. > > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY> > •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to his or her IEP or FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when a lapse in services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the student will not receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during the regular school year if ESY services are not provided?> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student will receive a free appropriate public education without ESY services?> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has, although students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.> > WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the services he or she receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide that the student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be made based on the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type, amount, and duration of any ESY services the student will receive.> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP team determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child. However, if the district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer break, the district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order to meet LRE requirements.> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP team determines they need those services. This includes special transportation services, if the IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to provide the services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the parents disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss the problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student education administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to request free mediation services or a due process hearing, or both. > > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp>

[Guest guest]

I can comment on the SMILE program at Dan Marino. It was great for our son. It should be replicated and all children identified should receive this service daily until age three. Small group (4-6) of kids, an SLP and an aide. The kids get OT as well and lots of language and structure. The SLP, , is fantastic.

Re: FND"s Friday Facts - Extended School Year Services

I think it is important to let people know that when your child is turning three years old and transitioning out of an Early Steps type program and into the County School System it "IS" possible for your child to qualify for ESY.I received many mixed messages about this.I was told that since my child was not already in the "school system" that there would be no available data on him in order to qualify him for ESY.BUT, I found out that there "IS" existing "data" on him since he has been in speech therapy and occupational therapy at Lifespan, and ABA at Foundations - through Early Steps.And I have him in the SMILE program at Dan Marino, a language based pre-school program. So, he did qualify for ESY for this summer!He will be attending Bauduin for their 4 week Summer program at the end of June and then for the Fall program beginning at the end of July.The qualification is based on the fact that he is attaining "critical life skills"... and without continuing his early interventions he could lose some of the skills we have worked so hard to attain.THANKS to EVERYONE who educated me along the way through this very difficult journey!Remember, accept help and be your childs best advocate. > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS> EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd like to find out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit our website at http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.> > > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?> > Special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY) services. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must provide ESY services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is because it is feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life skills during time off from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to all students with disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?> > Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP) or family support plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special education and related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP or FSP is written by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order to receive a free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP or FSP team may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY services will not be provided.> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers' observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school, and other information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel. > > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY> > •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related to his or her IEP or FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill, when a lapse in services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that skill?> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the student will not receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program during the regular school year if ESY services are not provided?> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the student will receive a free appropriate public education without ESY services?> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has, although students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY services.> > WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the services he or she receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide that the student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will be made based on the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the type, amount, and duration of any ESY services the student will receive.> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP team determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child. However, if the district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer break, the district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order to meet LRE requirements.> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP team determines they need those services. This includes special transportation services, if the IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to provide the services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If the parents disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting, discuss the problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student education administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to request free mediation services or a due process hearing, or both. > > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp>

[Guest guest]

The SMILE program at Dan Marino has been wonderful for my son!

Tarshis, the Speech and Language Pathologist

is great with the kids and with support for parents.

She will take the time to listen to your concerns

and get to know each child on an individual basis.

After each session you receive report on how your child did that day

as well as what special activities they worked on.

It is a structured preschool program which incorporates

speech and language, occupational therapy, and social behavior.

It is a wonderful opportunity for my son to have interaction with other kids.

He made friends and now looks forward to going!

I highly recommend it.

> > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS

> > EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES

> >

> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd

like to

find

> out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit

our website

at

> http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.

> >

> >

> > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?

> >

> > Special education and related services provided to students with

disabilities beyond

> the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY)

services. Under

the

> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must

provide ESY

> services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free

appropriate

public

> education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is

because it

is

> feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life

skills during time

off

> from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to

all students

with

> disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.

> >

> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?

> >

> > Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP)

or family

support

> plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special

education and

> related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP

or FSP is

written

> by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other

professionals. The

IEP

> or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order

to receive a

> free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP

or FSP team

> may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY

services

will

> not be provided.

> >

> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers'

> observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school,

and other

> information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel.

> >

> > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY

> >

> > •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related

to his or her IEP or

> FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?

> >

> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill,

when a lapse in

> services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that

skill?

> >

> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the

student will not

> receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program

during the

> regular school year if ESY services are not provided?

> >

> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the

student will

receive

> a free appropriate public education without ESY services?

> >

> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has,

although

> students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY

services.

> >

> > WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?

> >

> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the

services he or

she

> receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide

that the

> student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will

be made based

on

> the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the

type, amount,

and

> duration of any ESY services the student will receive.

> >

> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?

> >

> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP

team

> determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place

the child

in

> the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child

However, if the

> district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer

break,

the

> district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order

to meet

LRE

> requirements.

> >

> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?

> >

> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP

team

> determines they need those services. This includes special transportation

services, if

the

> IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.

> >

> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?

> >

> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to

provide the

> services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If

the parents

> disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting,

discuss the

> problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student

education

> administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to

request free

> mediation services or a due process hearing, or both.

> >

> > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You

can find

> them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The SMILE program at Dan Marino has been wonderful for my son!

Tarshis, the Speech and Language Pathologist

is great with the kids and with support for parents.

She will take the time to listen to your concerns

and get to know each child on an individual basis.

After each session you receive report on how your child did that day

as well as what special activities they worked on.

It is a structured preschool program which incorporates

speech and language, occupational therapy, and social behavior.

It is a wonderful opportunity for my son to have interaction with other kids.

He made friends and now looks forward to going!

I highly recommend it.

> > FND's POPIN PROJECT - FRIDAY FACTS

> > EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES

> >

> > If you have any questions about the information contained within, or you'd

like to

find

> out more about Family Network on Disabilities FREE trainings, please visit

our website

at

> http://www.fndfl. org or call TOLL FREE in Florida 1-.

> >

> >

> > WHAT ARE ESY SERVICES?

> >

> > Special education and related services provided to students with

disabilities beyond

> the regular 180-day school year are called extended school year (ESY)

services. Under

the

> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must

provide ESY

> services if the student requires those services in order to receive a free

appropriate

public

> education. The most common reason why a student receives ESY services is

because it

is

> feared that the student will regress (or lose progress) in critical life

skills during time

off

> from school. School districts are not required to provide ESY services to

all students

with

> disabilities— only to those who require ESY services.

> >

> > HOW IS THE ESY DECISION MADE?

> >

> > Every student with disabilities has an individual educational plan (IEP)

or family

support

> plan (FSP)that lists that student's goals and objectives and the special

education and

> related services that will be provided to help the student succeed. The IEP

or FSP is

written

> by a team that includes the student's parents, teachers, and other

professionals. The

IEP

> or FSP team decides whether or not the student needs ESY services in order

to receive a

> free appropriate public education. It is important to remember that the IEP

or FSP team

> may decide that the student does not need ESY services—in which case, ESY

services

will

> not be provided.

> >

> > The IEP or FSP team may look at assessment results, parents' and teachers'

> observations, the student's performance after previous breaks from school,

and other

> information to answer questions such as those listed on the next panel.

> >

> > QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT ESY

> >

> > •Will the student regress substantially in a critical life skill related

to his or her IEP or

> FSP goals if ESY services are not provided?

> >

> > • Is the student at a crucial stage in mastering a critical life skill,

when a lapse in

> services would substantially harm the child's chances of learning that

skill?

> >

> > • Is the nature or severity of the student's disability such that the

student will not

> receive a reasonable level of benefit from his or her educational program

during the

> regular school year if ESY services are not provided?

> >

> > •Are there extenuating circumstances that make it unlikely that the

student will

receive

> a free appropriate public education without ESY services?

> >

> > The decision cannot be based only on which disability the student has,

although

> students who have severe disabilities may be more likely to need ESY

services.

> >

> > WHICH SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED?

> >

> > The IEP or FSP team may decide that the student will receive all the

services he or

she

> receives during the regular school year as ESY services. The team may decide

that the

> student will receive only one particular service. Again, this decision will

be made based

on

> the critical life needs of the student. The IEP or FSP must indicate the

type, amount,

and

> duration of any ESY services the student will receive.

> >

> > WHERE WILL ESY SERVICES BE PROVIDED?

> >

> > ESY services may be provided at school or in any location the IEP or FSP

team

> determines to be most appropriate. As always, the IEP or FSP team will place

the child

in

> the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for the child

However, if the

> district does not offer programs for nondisabled students during the summer

break,

the

> district does not have to create a program for nondisabled students in order

to meet

LRE

> requirements.

> >

> > IS THERE A CHARGE FOR ESY SERVICES?

> >

> > No. ESY services are free for students with disabilities whose IEP or FSP

team

> determines they need those services. This includes special transportation

services, if

the

> IEP or FSP team determines special transportation is a needed service.

> >

> > WHAT IF THE PARENTS DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISION OF THE IEP TEAM?

> >

> > If parents ask for ESY services but the IEP or FSP team decides not to

provide the

> services, the parents will receive a notice that explains the decision. If

the parents

> disagree with the decision, they may ask for another IEP or FSP meeting,

discuss the

> problem with the teacher or principal, or talk to the exceptional student

education

> administrator in the school district office. Parents also have the right to

request free

> mediation services or a due process hearing, or both.

> >

> > Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You

can find

> them at http://www.fndfl. org/tutorials. asp

> >

>