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A Parents’ Guide to Extended School Year Services: Summer Break a Teaching and Learning Opportunity

A Parents’ Guide to Extended School Year Services: Summer Break a Teaching and Learning Opportunity

A Parents’ Guide to Extended School Year Services: Summer Break an Extended Teaching and Learning Opportunity by Marie Jackson is reprinted with permission from the Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine, March/April 2008 issue.  We have added the photos and subtitles. Check out this bimonthly magazine at www.AutismDigest.com.

Some information on the  Extended School Year Services (ESY) may have changed since this post has been written but it is important for families of children with special needs to know about Extended School Year Services; therefore, I am reposting it.  You may also find information on the web site of the U.S. Department of Education – Sec. 300.106 Extended school year services and also on WrightsLaw.com 

At a Glance by Amanda Morin:

  • Not all students are eligible for extended school year (ESY) services.
  • ESY services are customized to meet each child’s specific needs.
  • Not all kids with IEPs need ESY services.
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Spring Break Activities For Kids Without Breaking the Bank

Spring Break Activities For Kids Without Breaking the Bank

Teachers and kids are looking forward to it but many parents hate when it rolls around…Yes, it’s Spring Break time again. How can families remove some of the STRESS of Spring Breaks? Many working parents must take time off to care for their children and they want this free week from school and work to be a happy, family event. How to plan Spring Break activities for kids without breaking the bank? Should you be looking for educational, scheduled, paid for activities or just enjoy free from routine, spur of the moment, fun things to do?

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