A new guidance letter issued by U.S. Department of Education says that if possible, districts should complete evaluations of transfer students with disabilities within 30 days. The guidance letter specifically singled out situations where a child transfers during the summer, stating that some districts are not providing extended year services (ESY) to transfer students whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes ESY services. The letter states, The new school district may not refuse to provide ESY services to that child merely because the services would be provided during the summer.
When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series
Understand and Respond with Confidence
Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.
When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.
In this series, you will learn:
- Why behavior is a message
- What happens in the brain during big feelings
- How to build safety and connection first
- Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
- How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time