What is an Extended School Year (ESY) service?

• A. Reading intervention during summer
• B. Services provided beyond the regular school year
• C. A tutoring program offered on weekends
• D. After-school enrichment activities

Answer: (B)

Extended School Year (ESY) services refer to the educational services provided to students with disabilities beyond the traditional school year, typically during the summer months. These services are designed to help prevent regression in skills that students have acquired during the regular school year and ensure that they maintain their progress. ESY services are individualized based on each student's needs as outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The concept of ESY is rooted in the idea that if a student requires additional support to maintain their skills or to make educational progress, it can be detrimental for that student to be without services for an extended period. Thus, the provision of ESY ensures students receive necessary academic and therapeutic interventions even when school is not in session.

In contrast, the other choices focus on specific academic supports or activities that do not occur under the criteria set for ESY services, which emphasize the need for continuity in specialized education rather than general tutoring or enrichment.