Extended School Year
The Extended School Year (ESY) is a five-week summer program designed for students with disabilities whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams have determined they are at risk of substantial skill regression over the summer. Not all students with disabilities qualify for ESY.
The curriculum is designed to reinforce and maintain the critical skills students have acquired through tailored instruction that reviews essential concepts and standards. Additionally, ESY provides targeted support to help students maintain and strengthen key skills outlined in their IEP, focusing on continued practice to ensure progress. It includes:
- Individualized learning based on IEP goals
- Academic support in literacy, math, and other core subjects
- Social-emotional development to promote communication and self-regulation
- Related services such as speech and occupational therapy
- Pre-vocational and vocational training to develop work-related skills
- Enrichment activities that engage students through hands-on learning
Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where students can continue to grow, with instruction focused on strengthening their foundational skills and supporting ongoing progress.
Important Information
- Enrollment Deadline: Enroll by Monday, June 2, 2025 to ensure transportation on the first day. Please note transportation eligibility depends on IEP services, home base, and mileage requirements.
- 1:1 Support Confirmation: If your child has a 1:1 nurse and/or 1:1 paraprofessional, you must confirm their attendance by Thursday, May 1, 2025, to ensure staffing is in place for the first day of ESY.
- Medication: Be sure to provide any necessary medication to your child’s ESY site nurse once ESY begins.
- Open House: Meet the site coordinator, teacher, and ESY staff on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at your child’s assigned ESY school site. Check out our flyer for more information.
How to Enroll
Families have two options to enroll in ESY this year:
If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Contact Us
esy@bostonpublicschools.org
(617) 635-8599