Extended School Year (ESY) refers to services provided beyond the school year that are designed to meet specific objectives included in a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). ESY services are designed to ensure the student maintains skills and/or behaviors learned during the school year. They are not designed to assist in acquiring new skills or behaviors. The IEP team determines eligibility for ESY services. Child Guidance Resource Centers provides a structured ESY program for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years with emotional support or autistic support needs. ESY is committed to providing the most effective service to children who may experience behavior and educational regression during the non-academic weeks. Children referred to this program are deemed eligible by the school district making the referral based on their emotional support or autistic support needs status. Parents should request an IEP meeting to decide whether their child is eligible for ESY. The IEP team makes the decision whether or not ESY services are appropriate. If ESY services are going to be provided to the student, the services must be written into the IEP. If the school district refuses to give your child ESY services, the denial of services must be provided to you in writing. STAFF TO CHILD RATIO One on-site Clinical/Program Director One certified Special Education Teacher and one Teacher's Aide per 10 Emotional Support Children One certified Special Education Teacher and two Teacher's Aides per 9 Autistic Support Children     MEDICAL MANAGEMENT Full-time qualified nurse     TRANSPORTATION Provided and facilitated by each School District Individual treatment goals incorporated into daily transportation     ACTIVITIES Swimming Art Therapy Sports Cooperative Games Group Initiatives Nature Activities Trust-Building Activities Problem-Solving Activities Psychoeducational Groups Outside Presenters Academic Programming (Math and Language Arts) Life Skills Programming (Communication, Daily Living Skills and Sensory Integration) SPECIFIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE: The Extended School Year (ESY) Program Emotional Support: The classroom's academic period will focus on a Math and Language Arts curriculum. The remainder of the program time will focus on promoting social and behavioral skill development by utilizing therapeutic activities. The Extended School Year (ESY) Program Autistic Support: The classroom's curriculum will focus on life skills and a visually-supported communication program. The primary purpose is to enhance the student's communication and socialization skills for improved behavioral and social development.

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