Ed Rights Unplugged – Ep 6 | Don’t Let Summer Slip: Getting Ahead of the Summer Slump

Visit: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/special-education-services/summer-iep-service Summer can be a time to relax—but for students with IEPs, it can also be a period of significant skill loss if the right supports are not in place. In this special episode of Ed Rights Unplugged, we break down what regression really means, why it happens, and how families can take proactive steps to protect their child’s progress during school breaks. This episode walks listeners through the concepts of regression and recoupment, explaining how gaps in instruction can lead to lost academic, social, and executive functioning skills—and why delayed recovery can have long-term consequences. It highlights why summer is a critical period for students who rely on consistent support to maintain progress. The episode also covers five practical strategies families can implement right away, including planning for Extended School Year (ESY) services, building simple daily learning routines, leveraging community-based programs, maintaining communication with educators, and tracking progress over time. It emphasizes the importance of early planning and informed advocacy to ensure supports are in place before regression occurs. Whether your child is already receiving special education services or you are preparing for the upcoming school year, this episode provides a clear, actionable framework to help prevent regression and support continued growth. 🎧 Subscribe for future episodes of Ed Rights Unplugged, where we explain education rights, discipline, and advocacy in plain English.