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The LAS Battery of AssessmentsTexas Statewide Language Proficiency Test Provider for English Learner Identification |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3/23/2020: TEA has issued updated guidance regarding the English Learner Reclassification requirements to include the use of LAS Links:
- Many LEAs have reached out to DRC for more information. We are working with the TEA to provide you with information on how to use LAS Links for the purpose of Reclassification which will allow you to utilize many of the same processes you currently have in place for your LAS Links Identification testing. As always, we will be here to support you as you implement LAS Links for the purpose of Reclassification.
- TEA 2019-2020 English Learner Reclassification Updated Criteria and Guidance
- Communication of program details will be provided and posted once all details have been finalized
- TEA and DRC – LAS Battery of Assessments – Acceptable Use Policy
| Grade Level | Approved Assessment(s) for Identification: | Cut Scores to Determine EL Status per State and Federal Guidelines | |
| preK3, preK4, Kindergarten | preLAS English Form C preLAS Español Form C Paper only |
If a student receives a 1, 2 or 3 Oral Language proficiency level, they are to be classified as an English learner.
If a student receives a 4 or 5 Oral Language proficiency level, they are to be considered Fluent – not to be identified as an English learner. |
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| 1st Grade English | LAS Links Form A Online or Paper Speaking and Listening Only |
If a student receives a 1, 2 or 3 proficiency level in either Speaking and/or Listening, they are to be classified as an English learner.
If a student receives a 4 or 5 in BOTH Speaking and Listening, they are to be considered Fluent – not to be identified as an English learner. |
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| 2nd – 12th Grade English | LAS Links Form A Online or Paper Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing |
If a student receives a 1, 2 or 3 proficiency level in ANY domain/subtest: Speaking, Listening, Reading and/or Writing, they are to classified and an English learner
If a student receives a 4 or 5 proficiency level in ALL domain/subtests: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing, they are to be considered Fluent – not to be identified as an English learner. |
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| 1st – 6th Grade Spanish | LAS Links Espanol Form A Online or Paper Speaking and Listening Only |
Please refer to the LAS Links Español Proficiency Level Descriptors for more information regarding proficiency level interpretation. | |
| ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS |
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| Steps for Ordering Texas orders must be submitted to the dedicated Texas email box or by calling the Texas phone line: LAS Texas Orders (phone) 833-867-5679 Option 1 LAS Texas Orders (email) LASOrderTX@datarecognitioncorp.com Video Links: |
| ORDER FORMS |
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| LAS Battery of Assessments Order Form A la Carte Order Form Progress Monitoring Order Form Additional Services Order Form DRC Procurement Documents TEA Contract Information TAA Announcement Letter – May 23, 2019 Texas School Districts may order the LAS Battery of Assessments directly from DRC under the authority of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) resulting from Contract # 3931. The state-wide contract contains all standard and education related terms and conditions that are required by the State of Texas for the purchase of education assessments, including certifications and representations. Therefore, Texas School Districts can order the LAS Battery of Assessments on the DRC-provided order forms and will be billed by DRC for their purchases. No other district level procurement forms are necessary for the transactions. |
| PROGRESS MONITORING WITH THE LAS BATTERY OF ASSESSMENTS |
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| All preLAS and LAS Links progress monitoring forms (forms not utilized for the purpose of English learner identification), as well as all additional DRC services available for purchase, are independent of the TEA and the Texas English learner Identification contract.
Brochure: Beyond EL Identification: Progress Monitoring with the preLAS and LAS Links PowerPoint: Beyond EL Identification: Progress Monitoring with the preLAS and LAS Links Coming soon: LAS Links and Texas ELPS/TELPAS Proficiency Level Alignment |
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Order Support Technical Support Customer Service Hours: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm CT M-F |