1. Maxine McCormick Assessment Solutions Consultant
Progress Monitoring with LAS Links Online
Developing Your District’s Language Assessment Program
Maxine McCormick
Assessment Solutions Consultant

2. LAS Links Standardized language proficiency assessment for K-12
Forms available in English (4) and Spanish (2)
Available in paper/pencil and online formats supports on-demand testing
Flexibility in testing models:
Identification/placement of new students and Newcomers
Summative and formative
Classroom-based
New forms support the goals of the Common Core State Standards
Reports language proficiency scores and academic language information
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

3. How is LAS Links Used? LAS Links Identification and Placement
(All Forms Available in English
and Spanish and Online)
Identification and Placement
Common Core State Standards
Academic Language
Progress Monitoring
Ensure Language Acquisition
Title III Solution
&
Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy
Dual Language Programs
Availability to Test in Spanish & English
Standardized language proficiency assessment for K-12
Forms available in English (4) and Spanish (2)
Available in paper/pencil and online formats supports on-demand testing
Flexibility in testing models:
Identification/placement of new students and Newcomers
Summative and formative
Classroom-based
New forms support the goals of the Common Core State Standards
Reports language proficiency scores and academic language information

4. LAS Links What Language are you looking to Monitor?
English
Spanish
Both
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

5. LAS Links Approximate Testing Times
Speaking
10 min
Listening
15 min
Reading
40 min
Writing
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
Which assessment domains do you want to administer for each monitoring cycle?
NOTE: You may select grade level(s) and domain(s) to be included in a given LAS Links Online test session. For example, Grade 6, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grade 8 Reading Only.

6. LAS Links Form(s) you can Administer for each Monitoring Cycle
English
Form A
Form B
Form C
Form D
Spanish
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
English Forms C and D and Spanish Form B emphasize academic language and includes reporting of language context strand scores are often used for progress monitoring. English Forms A and B reflect a greater emphasis on social language and are often used for placement.

7. LAS Links Detailed Form Information
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

8. LAS Links How often to progress monitor/administer?
SAMPLE PROGRAM #1: FOCUS ON LITERACY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
EARLY MARCH
APRIL-MAY
Activity
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ENGLISH FORM A
ENGLISH FORM C
ENGLISH FORM D
NYSESLAT
LAS Links Subtest
READING
WRITING
SPEAKING
LISTENING
Student Population
All ELL students
Select ELL students per domain/proficiency level
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
Collaborate with your DRC representative to design a custom program to best suit your district’s needs.

9. LAS Links How often to progress monitor/administer?
SAMPLE PROGRAM #2: FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVE LANGUAGE
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
EARLY MARCH
APRIL-MAY
Activity
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ENGLISH FORM A
ENGLISH FORM C
ENGLISH FORM D
NYSESLAT
LAS Links Subtest
READING
WRITING
SPEAKING
LISTENING
Student Population
All ELL students
Select ELL students per domain/proficiency level
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
Collaborate with your DRC representative to design a custom program to best suit your district’s needs.

10. LAS Links Scoring Options
Local Scoring
Speaking
Writing
Grades 4-12 Open ended Reading Responses
Purchase DRC Scoring Services
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
Note: The Listening subtest contains all multiple choice items. No additional scoring is needed.

11. LAS Links Professional Development Options
Onsite Delivery
4-6 hours per session
At least one is recommended
Option for 2 same day groups for 3 hours
Live, Virtual Delivery
3 hours per session
1-2 sessions is recommended
Recordable
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

12. LAS Links Reporting Samples
LAS LINKS ENGLISH FORM A/B: SAMPLE STUDENT PROFICIENCY REPORT
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

13. LAS Links Reporting Samples
LAS LINKS ENGLISH FORM C/D: SAMPLE STUDENT PROFICIENCY REPORT WITH LANGUAGE CONTEXT STRANDS
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

14. LAS Links Reporting Samples
LAS LINKS ESPAÑOL FORM B:
SAMPLE STUDENT PROFICIENCY REPORT WITH LANGUAGE CONTEXT STRANDS
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

15. LAS Links FAQs? Questions Answers
Which LAS Links forms are online?
LAS Links English: Forms A, B, C, D (Forms C&D include academic strands); LAS Links Espanol: Forms A, B (Form B includes academic strands)
Can you use iPads and Chromebooks?
YES. Please refer to the LAS Links Online Minimum technical requirements.
Is there a minimum of students that can be tested online?
No, there is no minimum number of students. However, there is a minimum order of $2,280.00
What is the price per student for LAS Links Progress Monitoring Online?
Please refer to the LAS Links Online Progress Monitoring Order Form for the student subscription price. Please Note: Student responses to the Speaking test, Writing test, and open-ended Reading items may be scored by local teachers or by DRC. Additional pricing applies for DRC scoring.
How many LAS Links Online test administrations can be run with a student subscription purchase?
The per student subscription price allows up to three (3) testing cycles.
Are students required to take all 4 subtests during each monitoring/testing cycle?
No. Students are assigned to each testing cycle based on districts’ determination / program goals.
Are there any separate/additional set-up or implementation fees?
No. There are no account set-up or software implementation fees.
What is covered during the LAS Links Online staff training / professional development sessions?
After the LAS Links Online professional development, staff will know how to use the LAS Links Digital Library, administer the LAS Links assessment domains
Score student responses using the scoring rubrics (hands-on instruction) if locally scoring, understand types of scores provided by the assessment, interpret scores
use test results effectively (to inform instruction, for accurate placement, etc.)
What is the cost for the webinar and onsite training session?
Please refer to the LAS Links Online Progress Monitoring Order Form.
Are there any “on demand” training resources for LAS Links Online?
Yes. On demand training resources (i.e. videos, PowerPoint presentations with notes, etc.) are available via the LAS Links Digital Library. This library is made available to LAS Links Online customers at no additional charge
How is the Speaking Subtest administered?
Students use a headset with microphone to provide their spoken responses. Once the test is complete, if locally scoring, the scorer logs into the software, listens to the captured responses, and rates the response using the scoring rubric.
Are headsets with microphones needed for the Speaking subtest?
Yes. A headset with a microphone is needed to take the Speaking Subtest.
Does DRC provide the headsets with microphones?
No, but DRC can provide headset recommendations upon request.
Is there a limit to how many students can take the Speaking subtest at the same time?
There are no restrictions to the number of students simultaneously testing online.
Can we schedule online test sessions to include multiple grades levels and mixed subtests?
LAS Links Online test sessions may be set-up by grade span (K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12) and testing may be conducted at the same time with students at different grade levels, taking various subtests in one setting. Students receive their individual test ticket and once logged in, the test engine recognizes what Form, Grade, Language of the test the particular student is to take.
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data

16. LAS Links Implementation Support
Questions
Answers
Who will support us in implementing our program?
Your local Assessment Consultant a regional ELL Specialist, a LAS Links Online Program manager will support your program. . DRC also offers unlimited, toll-free technical support for LAS Links Online users and administrators via telephone and . Hours of operation: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. EST.
Who may I contact for additional information?
Western NY
Robert LaGrassa
Hudson Valley & Eastern NY
Karen Volkers
NYC & Long Island
Maxine McCormick
LAS Links measures domains of language – speaking, listening, reading and writing
Easy to administer
Meaningful classroom, school, and district-level data
Please contact your local Assessment Consultant for more information