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Join virtual LAS Links trainings to learn how to use this assessment data to support your multilingual learners. Sign up using the form to explore session options and get more details! Additional information also provided below.
IMPORTANT! Make sure students are using the NEW DRC App: DRC INSIGHT—the icon displays a gold circle and is titled "DRC INSIGHT." Posted: 09/15/25
LAS Links Fall Testing - 9/15-10/10: Participation is required for ELs in grades 3–11 (SDD 1), with the option to include additional ELs (K2–12) by submitting an interest form. Licenses are limited, so submit requests early. School Leaders, Coordinators, and proctors should review the BPS Guide to LAS Links Administration and attend an Administration Overview training on 9/10 or 9/17 to prepare for fall testing. Posted: 09/05/25
Stay informed on all things LAS Links testing with our Formative Assessment Newsletters | September's Newsletter was just posted! Posted: 09/05/25
The SY25-26 Assessment Calendar and Assessment Memo, which includes all BPS testing information and expectations for SY25-26, are now available. Please review the key changes to the district assessment strategy, including: curriculum-based assessment focus, LAS Links for SDD 1 ELs, revised Winter MAP window, and transition away from Illuminate. Posted: 07/21/25

Designed to assess and monitor students' progress in learning English.
Specifically focuses on evaluating how well students understand and use English language.
Provides educators with valuable insights to personalize instruction, offer feedback, and effectively support students' linguistic development.

Students are assessed with LAS Links through a computer-based test that measures English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The assessment includes tasks such as listening to audio and answering questions, speaking into a microphone in response to prompts, reading passages followed by comprehension questions, and completing writing tasks like sentence construction and short essays. It is designed to evaluate students’ proficiency in social and academic English across grade-appropriate content.

Testing dates subject to change. | Additional dates will be added as they become available.

LAS Links Administration Overview: Materials
September 24, 2025 – LAS Links 101: 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Materials
October 15, 2025 – Connecting LAS Links Data to MTSS: 1:30pm - 3:00pm | 3:15pm – 4:45pm
November 3, 2025 – Implementing Data Driven Strategies to Achieve Growth Targets: 1:30pm - 3:00pm | 3:15pm – 4:45pm
November 10, 2025 – Student Engagement—“Leveling Up!: 1:30pm - 3:00pm | 3:15pm – 4:45pm