Course Description

This training focuses on the Extended School Year (ESY).  It thoroughly explains what it is and how the determination is made for those students who should attend as well as who to reach out to for assistance.

For those with the Guardian ad Litem Program, this 1.5 hour course does apply towards in-service hours. Please select training topic "Educational Advocacy" when inputting into Optima.


M.ED., PH.D., ESQ.

Dr. Katie Kelly

Dr. Katie Kelly, M.ED., PH.D., ESQ., with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is an expert on Educational Advocacy.    At the end of the webinar Dr. Kelly provided a question and answer period for those attending the webinar on the original recording date. You may find that information useful to you in your own advocacy.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Extended School Year (ESY) (March 2021)

    • Video Presentation

    • The Extended School Year (ESY) Quick Review

    • Thoughts & Feedback

Educational Advocacy Webinars (2020 - 2021 School Year)