LDOE Updates

• Test sessions that are completed, locked but not submitted in grades 3-8 do not need to be unlocked for submittal. DRC will submit all these sessions once testing is complete. (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

• Test sessions that are completed, locked but not submitted in LEAP 2025 high school do need to be unlocked for submittal. Test sessions that are not submitted will cause a delay in scoring until early summer. (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

• Test administrators should remain vigilant of cell phones in the testing environment. Cell phones found in use in the testing room must be confiscated and searched for secure testing content. (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

Reminders 3-8 LEAP

• No more than three sessions in one day. (Grades-3-8-computer-based-test-scheduling-guidance)

• No more than one session that includes an extended-response task or writing prompt. (grades 3-8 Social Studies Session 2, ELA Session 1, and ELA Session 2). (Grades-3-8-computer-based-test-scheduling-guidance)

• Each test session must be administered and completed on the scheduled day.  The one-day policy for completing test sessions will apply to all subjects and test sessions. (Grades-3-8-computer-based-test-scheduling-guidance)

• Test sessions for a single subject must be given in order. For makeup testing only, a student can return and join other students for a testing session before being administered sessions that were administered on a day when the student was not in attendance. (Grades-3-8-computer-based-test-scheduling-guidance)

• Class size: K-3 no more than 26 students. 4-12 no more than 33 students.  (LEAP 2025 TA Manual p. 15, STC Manual p. 3)

Reminders HS LEAP

• • • Class size: 4-12 no more than 33 students.  (LEAP 2025 TA Manual p. 15)

    • Requests for rescore must be submitted to DRC no later than June 19. The rescore form is on page 21 of the LEAP high school TCM.  (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

    • Students must meet eligibility guidelines to receive a rescore. The guidelines and costs are on page 20.  (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

    • All grade 12 assessments have been automatically rescored.  (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

    •  Please note that there is no rescore process for LEAP grades 3-8.  (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)

    • There is no waiver or exemption in place for assessment requirements. The BESE policy was ended by Governor Landry by executive order.  (A&A Office Hours FAQ 4.30.24)