IV. Assessment

Per the Assessment Policy, all NRS approved assessments administered to learners must be reported in LACES no later than 1 week after test administration. This includes all pre- and post-tests, assessments that are administered on an incorrect form, assessments administered prior to the vendor recommended minimum instructional hours, and assessments resulting in out-of-range scores. 

See the Assessment Policy (PDF) and Assessment Policy FAQ for additional information on NRS approved assessments, alternating tests forms, early post-testing, and out-of-range scores. 

Instructions for adding assessments into LACES can be found in the LACES Knowledgebase and will be covered during training. Required data elements for an assessment include:

• Test Name
• Test Series (if applicable)
• Test Form (if applicable)
• Scale Score
• Date Completed

Only Adult Education Program Coordinators within AEI are able to delete assessments in LACES. If a grantee needs to delete an assessment, the grantee’s LACES System Administrator must email the program coordinator with the following:

• Student ID
• Assessment name/form/level (including subject area)
• Date of assessment
• Rationale for why the assessment needs to be deleted; this information will be kept on file

Additional information related to specific assessment topics is provided in this section, including: guidance on pre-testing and entry EFL; pushing forward assessments; post-testing and EFL gain; and performance accountability targets.