Research Resources
- LAS Links® is based on the idea that students acquire a second language when they have multiple opportunities to process meaning with other students, their teachers, and other adults in the school and elsewhere.
- Students process information best when the information is systematically introduced, engaging, and accompanied by opportunities to practice their new skills and knowledge.
- Students vary in how they learn language: for example, some rely on visual clues, others use advanced study skills, and most rely on a positive attitude nurtured by their teachers and peers.
- The tasks and item types in LAS Links are designed to be engaging and to take into account these student learning differences.
Research Links
LAS Links Yearly Score Gain Analysis Report
LAS Links Meets the WIDA Guidelines for an ELP Interim Assessment
A Needs-Centered Approach to Design of ELP Assessment and Score Reporting
Using Linguistic Profiles of Test Items to Improve Stability and Efficiency
The Pedagy of Culture Language and Academic English
Importance in Mastery of Academic Language to Academic Student Success
Scope and Sequence
LAS Links Scope and Sequence – First Edition (Forms A, B, Español A)
LAS Links Scope and Sequence – Second Edition (Forms C, D, Español B)
Scale Scores
LAS Links Scale Scores, Raw Scores and Reference Group Average (RGA)
LAS Links Benefits of a Common Scale
Case Studies
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Sweetwater Union High School District
LAS Links Legislation
LAS Links Meeting ESEA Requirements
Using Linguistic Profiles of Test Items to Improve Stability and Efficiency