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Assessments

FREQUENTLY USED WEBSITES

ACT STATE TESTING WEBSITE
Assessment Guidance Library
EDIRECT
ELPT Portal
LEAP 360
Louisiana Data Review
Louisiana School Finder
ONLINE TOOLS TRAINING (OTT)
PEARSONACCESS NEXT
Practice Test Library
Superintendent and Principal Secure Reporting Portal

Achievement Level Descriptors

ACT and WorkKeys

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ELPT Performance Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Algebra I Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Biology Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 English I Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 English II Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Geometry Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 3 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 4 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 4 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 4 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 4 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 6 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 6 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 6 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 6 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 7 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 7 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 7 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 7 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 8 ELA Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 8 Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 8 Science Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 Grade 8 Social Studies Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP 2025 U.S. History Achievement Level Descriptors	Download
LEAP Connect Achievement Level Descriptors	Download

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ACT MOU Information Sheet 2018-2019	Download

Assessment Accessibility + Accommodations

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Accessibility and Accommodations Manual	Download
Alternate Assessment Eligibility Criteria	Download
English Learner Accommodations Checklist 2018-2019 (Arabic)	Download
English Learner Accommodations Checklist 2018-2019 (Spanish)	Download
English Learner Accommodations Checklist 2018-2019 (Vietnamese)	Download
English Learner Accommodations Checklist 2019-2020	Download
Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) 2019-2020	Download
Initial Evaluation	Download
Initial Evaluation - Arabic	Download
Initial Evaluation - French	Download
Initial Evaluation - Simplified Chinese	Download
Initial Evaluation - Spanish	Download
Initial Evaluation - Traditional Chinese	Download
Initial Evaluation - Vietnamese	Download
LAA2 Eligibility Criteria	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Arabic	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - French	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Spanish	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Traditional Chinese	Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Vietnamese	Download
Personal Needs Profile	Download
S Title I Part C Removal Letter - Spanish	Download
Unique Accommodation Form 2019-2020	Download

Assessment Calendar

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2018-2019 Assessment Calendar	Download
2019-2020 Assessment Calendar	Download

Assessment Webinars

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Office Hours Questions and Answers 2018-2019	Download

Assessment and Accountability Webinars on YouTube

Webinar Slide Decks

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Assessment and Accountability Call August 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call July 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call June 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call May 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call April 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call March 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call February 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call January 2019 - Nonpublic	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call January 2019	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call December 2018	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call November 2018	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call October 2018	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call October 2018 - Nonpublic	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call September 2018	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call September 2018 - Nonpublic	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call August 2018	Download
Assessment and Accountability Call August 2018 - Nonpublic	Download
2017-2018 Assessment and Accountability Monthly Calls	Download

Birth-Grade 3 Assessments

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DRDP-K	Download
GOLD Guidance 2019-2020	Download
Grades K-3 Assessments Fact Sheet	Download
Pre-K to 3rd Grade Assessment Guidance 2019-2020	Download

ELPS, ELPT, and LEAP Connect

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2019-2020 ELPT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)	Download
ELPS Guidance 2019-2020	Download
ELPS Summit Presentation	Download
ELPS Test Administrator Overview and Training	Download
ELPT Assessment - Teacher Training	Download
ELPT Training - TA	Download
ELPT Training- Test Coordinators	Download
LEAP Connect Administrator Training	Download
LEAP Connect Webinar - Teacher	Download

LEAP Connect Assessment Guide Webinar
ELPS Test Administrator Overview and Training Webinar

Interpretive Guides

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EOC High School iGUIDE 2018_2019	Download
LAA 1 Science Interpretive Guide	Download
LEAP 2025 Gr. 3-8 Spring 2018 Interpretive Guide	Download
LEAP 2025 High School iGUIDE 2018_2019	Download
LEAP Connect Interpretive Guide	Download

LEAP 360

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2018 Summit - LEAP 360 District's Guide	Download
2018 Summit - LEAP 360 Overview with District Slides	Download
2018 Summit - LEAP 360 Teacher Guide	Download
A District's Guide to LEAP 360	Download
A Teacher's Guide to LEAP 360	Download
eDIRECT Mini Trainings and One Pagers	Download
LEAP 360 Diagnostic Assessment Quick Start Guide	Download
LEAP 360 District Session - Diagnostics	Download
LEAP 360 Interim Assessment Quick Start Guide	Download
LEAP 360 MOU (2017-2018)	Download
LEAP 360 MOU (2018-2019) Amendment	Download
LEAP 360 MOU (2019-2020) Amendment	Download
LEAP 360 Overview and Updates for Teachers 2018	Download
LEAP 360 Summer Session Sign-in Sheets	Download
LEAP 360 Teacher Session - Diagnostics	Download
LEAP 360_Assessment Inventory	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 360	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 360 (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 360 (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 360 (Vietnamese)	Download

LEAP Technical Reports

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2017 EOC Annual Executive Summary	Download
2017 LEAP 2025 ELA and Math Operational Technical Report	Download
2016 EOC Annual Executive Summary	Download
2016 LEAP ELA and Math Operational Technical Report	Download

LEAP 2025 Humanities

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National Update on LA's Innovative Assessment Pilot	Download

National Update on LA's Innovative Assessment Pilot Recording

Parent Guides

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LEAP Student Report Performance Text (Arabic)	Download
LEAP Student Report Performance Text (Spanish)	Download
LEAP Student Report Performance Text (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to ELPT	Download
Parent Guide to ELPT (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to ELPT (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to ELPT (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect	Download
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to LEAP Connect (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the ELPT Student Reports	Download
Parent Guide to the ELPT Student Reports (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the ELPT Student Reports (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the ELPT Student Reports (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Practice Tests	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Practice Tests (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Practice Tests (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Practice Tests (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Student Reports	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Student Reports (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Student Reports (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Student Reports (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Tests	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Tests (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Tests (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP 2025 Tests (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP Connect Student Reports	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP Connect Student Reports (Arabic)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP Connect Student Reports (Spanish)	Download
Parent Guide to the LEAP Connect Student Reports (Vietnamese)	Download
Parent Guide to the State Placement Test	Download

Resources + Forms

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2017-2018 DRC Student Correction System FAQ	Download
2018-2019 High School Assessment Frequently Asked Questions	Download
2019-2020 Assessment and Accountability Month-by-Month Checklist	Download
Assessment Updates for 2018-2019	Download
Assessments Customer Service Contact Information	Download
Automated Scoring Louisiana FAQ	Download
DTC and Accountability Contact Update Form	Download
FAQ for Testing Home Study and Nonpublic Students	Download
GEE Score Results Request Consent Form	Download
Grades 3-8 Assessments Fact Sheet	Download
High School Assessments Fact Sheet	Download
High School EOC Grade Conversion Table	Download
High School LEAP 2025 Grade Conversion Table	Download
LEAP 2025 At A Glance - Content Area	Download
LEAP 2025 At A Glance - Grade Band	Download
LEAP 2025 HS Tests Scale Score to Grade Conversion Tables	Download
Louisiana's Key Initiatives - K-12 Accountability System	Download
Participation Form for Nonpublic School Students 2018-2019	Download
State Placement Test Overview	Download
Test Score Request Form	Download

Technology

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Assessment Technology Specifications 2018-2019	Download
Assessment Technology Specifications 2019-2020	Download
COS Install Webinar Jan 2019	Download
eDIRECT Refresher	Download
ELPT Technical Specifications Manual	Download
LEAP 2025 Technology Enhanced Item Types	Download
Online Scheduling Guidance	Download
Statewide Assessments FAQ about Technology	Download
Technical Assistance for ELPT Assessments	Download
Technical Assistance for LEAP 2025 Assessments	Download
Technical Troubleshooting Tips	Download

Test Security

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2017-2018 Test Security Report	Download
Caveon Test Security Services	Download
Investigation Template	Download
Online Test Security DTC Training	Download
Online Test Security DTC Training for TA and STC	Download
Paper Test Security DTC Training	Download
Paper Test Security Training for STC and TA	Download
Permission To Test in Alternate Environment	Download
Security Plan Check-List	Download
Test Monitor Note Taking Guide	Download
Test Security Memo and LEA Report	Download
Testing Irregularity	Download

Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
Toll-Free 1.877.453.2721