Extended School Year (ESY) Services
Special education and related services provided beyond the normal school year for the purpose of providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
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Extended School Year (ESY) services are provided to students, grades PreK thru 12, whose individualized education program (IEP) team decided that the benefits the student gained during the regular school year will be significantly jeopardized if the student does not receive ESY services. All ESY services and transportation are provided free of charge as a part of the student's access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
ESY Direct, Class-Based Dates for Students | Preschool ESY | Elementary ESY | Secondary ESY | ESY Centers
FCPS is Hiring for ESY 2023!
The Extended School Year (ESY) program has been working to fill positions for ESY summer 2023 for students with disabilities since applications opened on February 1, 2023.
In an effort to circumvent a possible shortage of teachers for summer 2023, all teacher positions for the direct, class-based services are being compensated $68 an hour. Consult and homebound teachers will be compensated $50 an hour.
ESY Positions
Five groups of staff are offered positions to work during the ESY direct, class-based program:
- Teachers: The teacher numbers include classroom teachers for all grade levels and sites for the direct, class-based program, the crisis resource teacher positions (where applicable), and the technology resource teacher positions. Apply now or learn more about ESY teaching positions.
- Paraprofessionals: The paraprofessional numbers include all paraprofessionals offered positions to support the direct, class-based program, June 28-July 28, 2023. High school seniors (graduating in spring 2023), college students, and others available for summer employment often fill these positions. Apply now or learn more about ESY paraprofessional positions.
- Administrators: The administrator data shows the ESY administrator and ESY Special Education Administrative Resource Teacher (SPART) positions hired for the 12 elementary ESY sites and 3 secondary ESY sites. Apply now or learn more about ESY administrator positions.
- Operational Staff: The operational staff numbers reflect the number of office assistants, school health aides, and safety and security staff (secondary only) who have been offered positions. Apply now or learn more about ESY operational staff positions.
- Related Service Providers: The related service providers include speech and language therapist, occupational and physical therapist and assistants, and vision and hearing itinerants. Apply now or learn more about ESY related service positions.
ESY Hiring Process
All staffing positions were advertised on February 1, 2023. Requests to hire are submitted to Human Resources (HR) by the ESY program, as candidates are found eligible and recommended for employment. HR then sends offer letters to identified candidates. Hiring for ESY is the busiest during March-May with some hiring continuing into June and, in some cases, even July depending on student numbers and staffing needs. Beginning the week of April 17, staffing status information will be posted on this website and will be updated weekly through the end of June.
In an effort to circumvent a possible shortage of teachers for summer 2023, all teacher positions for the direct, class-based services are being paid $68 an hour. Additionally, as requests to hire are being submitted to HR, a personal email is sent from the ESY office to each candidate informing them they have been selected and to expect an offer letter from HR soon.
ESY and My Student
Extended School Year (ESY) services are provided to students, grades PreK thru 12, whose individualized education program (IEP) team decided that the benefits the student gained during the regular school year will be significantly jeopardized if the student does not receive ESY services. All ESY services and transportation are provided free of charge as a part of the student's access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Parents should contact their child’s case manager if they would like to discuss the consideration of ESY services.
Once a parent/guardian provides written consent to the ESY proposal, the student will be registered for ESY services by school staff. Teachers complete the registration process, parents do not do anything at this time. Parents/guardians of students listed in the ESY registration system who are receiving class-based services at an ESY site in July will receive email notification from the ESY program indicating the status of the staffing for their child’s ESY site on the dates listed below. Students who are entered in the registration system after the first or second notification date will be added to the subsequent notification dates.
Email notification dates: May 23, June 6, June 13, and June 21
Special Education ESY Employment Opportunities
Special education summer positions for ESY teachers, related service providers, and support staff are now available.ESY Direct, Class-based Dates for Students
July 5 – July 28, 2023
Preschool & Elementary ESY Site Information
Preschool & Elementary ESY Direct, Class-Based Sites & Feeder Schools
Students should be registered for the ESY site that serves their base school or the base school of a childcare provider. Select a site below to see its bell schedule and feeder schools.
DHOH = Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
SACC = School Aged Child Care
Beech Tree ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Westgate |
Belle View ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Springfield Estates |
Coates ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | McNair |
Colvin Run ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Westgate |
Deer Park ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | McNair |
Island Creek ES
| Bell Schedule | 8 – 11:15 a.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Springfield Estates |
Marshall Road ES
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Westgate |
Mason Crest ES
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Westgate |
Navy ES
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | McNair |
North Springfield ES (DHOH)
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Springfield Estates |
Olde Creek ES
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | McNair |
Sangster ES
| Bell Schedule | 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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| Feeder Schools |
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| SACC Site(s) |
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| Rec-PAC Site(s) |
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| Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) Site | Springfield Estates |
After school transportation can be provided to Rec-PAC site within feeder list or nearest Therapeutic Rec (T-Rec) site. Transportation can be provided to and from SACC programs within feeder list. Please indicate proper pick-up and drop-off on Special Transportation Request (STR) form.
Secondary ESY Site Information
Secondary ESY Direct, Class-Based Sites and Feeder Schools
Students should be registered for the ESY site that serves their base school. Select a site below to see its feeder schools.
Bell Schedule: 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
DHOH = Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Kilmer MS (DHOH)
Feeder Schools:
- Annandale
- Cooper
- Falls Church
- Frost
- Glasgow
- Holmes
- Jackson
- Johnson
- Justice
- Kilmer
- Lake Braddock
- Langley
- Longfellow
- Madison
- Marshall
- McLean
- Poe
- Thoreau
- Woodson
Rocky Run MS
Feeder Schools:
- Carson
- Centreville
- Chantilly
- Fairfax
- Franklin
- Herndon High
- Herndon Middle
- Hughes
- Liberty
- Oakton
- Robinson
- Rocky Run
- South Lakes
- Stone
- Westfield
Twain MS
Feeder Schools:
- Edison
- Hayfield
- Irving
- Key
- Lewis
- Mount Vernon
- Sandburg
- South County High
- South County Middle
- Twain
- West Potomac
- West Springfield
- Whitman
ESY Centers Bell Schedule
| Center | Dates | Bell Schedule |
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| Burke School | July 10 – July 28 | 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
| Cedar Lane | July 10 – July 28 | 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
| Key Center | July 5 – July 28 | 7:45 - 11 a.m. |
| Kilmer Center | July 5 – July 28 | 7:45 - 11 a.m. |
| Quander Road @ Pulley Center | July 10 – July 28 | 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
For more information about ESY Services please contact:
Katie Aldridge, Manager, ESY and Assessment, [email protected], 571-423-4190