LAS Links Placement Test

The LAS Links Placement Test is a standardized English language proficiency screening tool used by Seymour Public Schools to determine whether a newly enrolled student qualifies for English Language (EL) / Multilingual Learner (ML) support.

Who is Assessed

Students in Grades K–12 who indicate a language other than English on the Home Language Survey (HLS) are required to take the LAS Links Placement Test within 30 days of enrollment at the beginning of the year or 2 weeks when enrolled during the school year.

What the Test Measures

The LAS Links Placement Test evaluates a student's English proficiency across four key language domains:

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

The assessment provides a comprehensive overview of the student’s ability to communicate and comprehend academic English in a school setting.

Purpose

• Identify whether a student meets the criteria to be classified as an English Learner (EL) / Multilingual Learner (ML)

• Determine the student’s English proficiency level (Not Proficient, Approaching Proficient, or Proficient).

• Guide appropriate placement in EL/ML support services

Identification Criteria

To be identified as an EL/ML, the student must score Not Proficient or Approaching Proficient on the LAS Links Placement Test. Students who score Proficient do not qualify for EL/ML services.

Parent Notification

Parents/guardians are notified in writing of the test results and the student's EL/ML eligibility status. If eligible, the notification includes:

• A description of the EL/ML program or services available