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These are three different matters that may coexist in a student’s program. Identifying the need helps families request the right evaluation, services, and relief.
Extended school year
This addresses whether services outside the regular school year are needed for FAPE. It requires an individualized, evidence-based IEP decision.
Transition and vocational evaluation
These prepare for life after school. IDEA requires transition goals and services by the IEP in effect at age 16, or earlier when appropriate; Puerto Rico adds sixth-grade planning and a preliminary vocational evaluation at age 12.
Compensatory education
This seeks to remedy past educational deprivation. It differs from future regular programming and ESY. Use the linked explanations to prepare a request and document the need.
The answer for your situation depends on the facts and records. An inquiry does not suspend legal deadlines or guarantee that the office will accept the case.
Reference sources
34 C.F.R. §300.106 · Año escolar extendido / Extended school year34 C.F.R. §300.320(b) · Metas y servicios de transición / Transition goals and servicesLey 263-2006, art. 7 · Evaluación vocacional34 C.F.R. §300.151(b) · Remedios por servicios inapropiados / Corrective remediesRules must be read in context. This explanation may require updating and individual review.