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Present Level Assessments™ (PLAs) are assessment tools that are created to measure both speech and language skills, as well as give you the ability to complete classroom observations in an efficient and comprehensive manner. The language PLAs are leveled by grade band (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). The articulation PLAs have an option for either preschool, which focuses on early developing sounds, or school-aged, which focuses on later developing sounds. Currently, there are two versions of the language PLAs for KG, 1-2, and 3-5 grade bands, and one version for the preschool, 6-8, and 9-12 grade bands. Information has been vetted with current research (developmental standards, academic standards, and critical language skills needed for academic tasks) and used with typical students for reliability. When working in PLAs, information is autosaved by the app.

To create a PLA, you must first be sure your student is created. Next, select that student's name on the 'Students' screen.

Click 'Assess Student' next to 'Assessment' to see a library of all tests. You can scroll to view all tests, or use the 'search' option to further refine your view.

​NOTE: You can also create your own assessment by selecting 'Create Your Own' on the left hand side of the screen.
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To revisit a PLA that is active (to view data or continue administration of the test), simply click the name of the PLA. When you are ready to move the PLA off of your active list, click the 'Actions' button next to the name of the test and you will have the choice to archive the test to save for later or delete it and all of its data.

Once your Present Level Assessment has been administered, the system will auto-score the test and make suggestions for progress monitoring. Click on the number and select one or more progress monitoring tests below to further test the identified skills. Tests will then be created in the Progress Monitoring section.

The app will also create an auto-generated summary of the Present Level Assessment results. Simply administer the PLA (all subtests or those of your choice) and the app will identify communication strengths and needs based on the student's performance.

Exit out from the PLA and click the 'Actions' button next to the test's name. Select 'Print' from the drop down menu.

A summary of the test will generate. At the top of the results, you will see a list of the communication strengths and needs. These can be copied and pasted right into the present levels section of your IEP document. You can edit these into more of a narrative format in your IEP document if desired.

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