Extended School Year

A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.

Regression refers to the loss of skills a student experiences during breaks from school (such as summer). Recoupment is the time it takes to regain those skills after returning. If a student shows significant regression that takes an unusually long time to recoup, this is a key factor in determining eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services.

The right of every child with a disability to receive special education and related services at no cost to the family. "Appropriate" means the education must be reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances, as established by the Supreme Court in Endrew F. v. Douglas County (2017).