There are 5 grade spans of LAS Links: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. In Texas, LAS Links, for the purpose of English learner identification starts at 1st grade. preK4, preK5 and Kindergarten students take preLAS for this purpose.

In Texas:

1st Grade: Speaking and Listening

2nd – 12th Grade: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

For the paper version of the test, only Speaking is individually administered. Listening, Reading and Writing may be group administered.

You may administer the test in any order.

No. You are able to administer the 4 domains on different days if needed. One recommendation is to finish the domain started in the same sitting but this is not required.

No. The entire test should be administered in the language of the test.

Answer keys are found in the LAS Links Interpretation Guide.

You are to utilize a Student Profile Sheet along with the conversion tables found in the LAS Links Interpretation Guide to determine and document student test performance.

No, the items presented in the online and paper versions of the test are the same.

Speaking = 10-15 minutes

Listening = 15 – 20 minutes

Reading = 35 – 45 minutes

Writing = 35 – 45 minutes

All times are actual testing time and do not include housekeeping items such as filling out student identifying information.

Per the TEA:

• Students must be given the opportunity to attempt all assigned subtests per the requirements set forth for the purpose of the identification of English learners
• At no time, can a student be labeled “unable to test due to language” without being allowed to attempt each subtest they are assigned
• For each subtest, trained test administrators must give students as much time as they need, as long as they are working on the test
• If, after a reasonable amount of time, a student appears to not be actively engaged in the subtest they are being presented, a trained test administrator may use his/her professional discretion and may stop the subtest and move the student on to the next subtest
• Stopping the test must be documented and provided to the LPAC for consideration.

Per the TEA, accommodations are only allowed when/if the accommodation is listed on the student’s IEP.

TEA provides guidance for DHH students at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUTjNll33go&feature=youtu.be

Please find guidance at this link.