Connecticut DRC LAS Links Website
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) will be using the LAS Links Assessment for the ELP Assessments for all students in Grades K-12 for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 test administration. The CSDE believes that high-quality, comprehensive and effective English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual education programs are essential to acquire English language proficiency and academic proficiency for students who are English Learners (ELs). The CSDE believes that research-based instructional practices that support ELs in general education classrooms are essential while they are acquiring English and well after they have exited the intensive programs.
2022-23 LAS Links Testing Window January 3, 2023- March 3, 2023
LAS Links DRC INSIGHT Portal Access
LAS Links Help Desk
866-282-2250 Option 2
LASLinksHelpDesk@DataRecognitionCorp.com
Communication Updates
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2022-23 English Learner In-Person Screening Guidance The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) expects districts to follow its guidance regarding the identification of English learners in Connecticut public schools for the 2022-2023 school year. This is described in the memorandum, English Learner Identification Process sent on April 21, 2022. The digital versions of the preLAS and K-12 LAS Links Digital Placement Test materials can be accessed via this secure link. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) emailed ELACs of record the username and password for this secure site the the week of May 31, 2021. If there has been a change in the ELAC position, please contact DRC Customer Service for the username and password for the secure link site. For pricing and additional information please contact DRC LAS Links Help Desk, information is available at the top of this website.
2022-2023 English Learner Remote Screening Guidance To administer the preLAS test, you only need to access DRC INSIGHT to obtain the preLAS Cue Book/Audio File via the General Information> Documents tab. Students are not added to the DRC INSIGHT portal for administering preLAS or the LAS Links Digital Placement Test. Refer to the Test Administrator instructions above. CSDE/DRC preLAS Remote Test CSDE/DRC LAS Links Placement Test Remote Test Administration Instructions Web Conferencing Options for Remote Testing Parent/Student Remote Testing Agreement Parent/Guardian Remote Testing Checklist for the LAS Links Placement Test and preLAS |
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Final Clarification of LAS Links LAS Links DRC INSIGHT Portal User Guide LAS Links Test Administration Manual Determining User Roles in the INSIGHT Portal 2021-2022 CSDE LAS Links Form E Operational Field Test Assessment Administration LAS Links Form E/F Read Aloud Chart with no Accommodation (7/9/2021) 2021-2022 CSDE LAS Links English Learner Assessment Coordinator (ELAC) Training 2021-22 ELAC Training Presentation Overview and General Information Test Sessions: Create View and Edit CSDE Online LAS Links Accommodation Guidelines 2021-2022 Recommendations for Training Staff at APSEPs 2022 LAS Links Accommodated Paper Materials Form CSDE Appeals Process 2021-2022 Testing Irregularity Appeals Form |
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Quick Tips Documents: Student Tools and Navigation LAS Links Online Practice Tests Student Online Tools Training(OTT)/ Student Navigation Tutorial Videos – English Student Navigation Tutorial Videos – Spanish |
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| Before Student Testing Test Sessions: Create View and Edit Test Sessions and Optional Test Monitoring Application During Testing |
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Form E final scores are now available. DRC Interactive Reporting may be accessed by those with the appropriate User Roles by logging into LAS Links DRC INSIGHT Portal. On the landing page is a link to the LAS Links Training Module for Educators and Interactive Reports Online User Guide. Both resources provide information on DRC Interactive Reporting. Batch Download Reports – batch download final reports are now available. 2021-22 DRC Interactive Reports Webinar 2021-22 DRC Interactive Reports Training Presentation LAS Links Guide to Interactive Reporting Form E Report Guide: Proficiency Definitions and Descriptors Form E Operational Field Test Blueprint Scoring of LAS Links is conducted by Data Recognition Corporation. Provided for your information to understand scoring practices per grade band, are scoring definitions, scoring rubrics, and an explanation of scores. Parent Letter Report Explanations |
