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DIY ESY - An Extended School Year Program You Can Do Yourself

Extended School Year (ESY) is a helpful summer program for children in special education, but unless you can prove your child's going to regress over those months off, you may not be able to get it. You can still keep the learning going at home, though. Here are some ideas for setting up your own ESY.

What Parents Would Like Special Educators to Know

Parents of children with special needs can be strong advocates for teachers, too, if communication can be entered into with a spirit of collaboration and shared goals. Here's how parents want that to begin.

Choose the Right Special Education Placement for Your Child

Learn about the different types of classrooms special-education students may be placed in, and why each might be right -- or wrong -- for your child.