School-Day Calculator

This tool estimates school-day deadlines for special education timelines using district calendars.

About This Tool

This calculator helps educators and evaluators estimate special education timelines using published school calendars.

School-day deadlines can be difficult to calculate due to weekends, holidays, and district-specific non-instructional days. This tool is designed to simplify that process by using verified calendar data and consistent counting rules.

While the calculator is built for accuracy, users should always confirm deadlines with official district policies.

How to Use the School-Day Deadline Calculator

  1. Select a start date
    Choose the referral or start date for the evaluation timeline.

  2. Choose the timeline
    Select 15, 30, or 45 school days, depending on the requirement you are calculating.

  3. Click “Calculate Deadline”
    The calculator will automatically:

    • Skip weekends

    • Skip district non-instructional days

    • Count only instructional school days

  4. Review the result
    The displayed date is the estimated deadline based on the selected district calendar.

Tip: Always verify the calculated deadline against official district guidance.