Reading and Oral Language Assessment is the most effective and efficient method of measuring students’ reading, writing, and oral language skills against state standards. ROLA provides comprehensive, standards-based information about students’ reading, writing, and oral language levels. It covers all grades by using carefully leveled stories and grade-appropriate standards forms. ROLA eliminates the need for multiple assessments or can serve as a source for additional data when multiple measures are necessary. ROLA is most effective when multiple assessments are performed, specifically: Within the students first two weeks of school, Two to three times during the school year, At the end of the year.
