Assessment Technology Specifications 2026-2027
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) partners with multiple assessment vendors to bring a diverse set of assessments to students. LDE has condensed the assessment specifications for each of these vendors into one document for district use. The specifications below should be used when making purchasing decisions for student devices.
The technical specifications take the following into consideration:
- The site's secure browser software is up to date.
- Critical variables such as the available network bandwidth and network configuration have not diminished since the last testing cycle.
Device Specifications
Devices, which successfully supported statewide summative and non-summative online assessments during the 2025-2026 school year, will continue to provide students with a stable testing experience in 2026-2027. However, if school systems identify a need to purchase new devices, the LDE recommends that districts purchase devices that meet the specifications noted below in order to ensure optimal performance for future assessment windows.