19.03.1 Extended School Year Services (ESY). As used in these regulations, the term extended school year means special education and related services that are

19.03.2 Self-sufficiency. The demonstration of independence evidenced by the ability to acquire skills commensurate with assessed potential.

19.03.3 Regression. A reversion to a lower level of functioning, as evidenced by a decrease in the performance level of previously attained skills, which occurs as a result of an interruption in educational programming.

19.03.4 Recoupment. The ability to regain or recover the level of skills attained prior to interruption of programming.

19.03.5 Regression/Recoupment Disability. The demonstration of regression beyond a reasonable recoupment period, for which there is assessed and/or demonstrated recoupment capacity.

19.03.6 Prospective Performance Review. As used in these regulations, prospective performance review means that, based on a review of the amount of time that it takes a child to acquire a skill, it can be expected/anticipated that even short breaks in programming will likely result in regression of a previously acquired skill that exceeds typical regression experienced by other children, or that acquisition of a new skill will be delayed beyond a reasonable time.