Extended School Year (ESY)
VUSD Special Education 2022
VUSD Special Education Department Mission Statement
Our Special Education Staff has identified four key commitments that will ensure this mission is fulfilled:
- Responsiveness - timely communication with students, parents, and staff
- Guidance - program implementation in accordance with federal and state laws
- Support - to create stimulating learning enviroments
- Resolution - to ensure a free and appropriate public education for all students
Purpose of Extended School Year
Both federal and state regulations place responsibility on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine a student's need for Extended School Year (ESY) services. Multiple factors are considered by the team when considering an ESY program.
While most students demonstrate mild regression of skills over extended breaks (i.e. summer months), the purpose of ESY is to focus on the students who are in jeopardy of experiencing significant regression in the critical skills acquired during the regular school year that would cause a longer than usual time to recoup the lost skills once school resumes.
The IEP team annually determines, on an individual basis, a student's need for extending special education or related services beyond the regular academic school year. The IEP team also decides the type, frequency, and duration of Extended School Year services.
The Vista Unified School District is committed to ensuring that Extended School Year services are provided as part of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in accordance with a student's individualized education program.
2022 ESY Information
2022 Dates
June 21 to July 15, 2022
2022 Locations:
California Avenue Preschool
Preschool and Elementary
T.H.E. Leadership Academy (K-8)
Elementary and Middle School
8:00 am - 12:15 pm
Vista Adult Transition Center (High School and Adult Transition)
High School and Adult Transition
9:00 am - 1:15 pm
ESY Legal References
- Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)
- Section 300.106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Program Requirements
- Designed to foster retention of acquired academic and behavioral skills
- Follows the principles of least restrictive environment (LRE)
- Considered annually by the IEP team
- Mutlifaceted criteria ESY participation includes: severity of disability, rate of progress, and documented regression during school breaks
- Provided at no cost to parents
Special Education Department Contact for ESY Questions
(760) 726-2170 Ext. 92900