Francine: Does a 2015-2016 school year as written on an IEP include ESY program or is ESY considered beyond the typical school year?
Extended School Year (ESY): IS ESY BEYOND THE SCHOOL YEAR?
Special Education Law and Advocacy
ESY = Extended School Year. Yes, ESY is considered beyond the typical school year.
It is not automatically put into all IEPs. You need the IEP to say ESY for most summer instruction programs — but not all. Definitely inquire what your district offers in the way of summer instruction for struggling students.