Louisiana LEAP 2025 Test Schedule 2026–2027: Complete LDOE Calendar for Algebra I, Geometry, Grades 3–8 LEAP, ACT, and All State Assessments
If your child takes any Louisiana state assessment in the 2026–2027 school year — whether the K–3 Literacy or Numeracy Screener, a Grade 3–8 LEAP 2025 exam, a High School LEAP 2025 EOC (Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, English I & II, US History, Civics), the state-funded ACT for Grade 11, or one of the small-population assessments — this is the calendar to bookmark.
We've compiled the full schedule directly from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics published 2026–2027 Assessment Calendar. Every grade band, every test window, every accommodations-finalization deadline.
Quick reference — the math & high-stakes windows
If you only want the windows that matter for math acceleration or graduation, these are the key ones:
| Test | Statewide window |
|---|---|
| LEAP 2025 High School — Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, English I & II, US History, Civics — Fall | November 30 – December 18, 2026 (Accommodations Final: Oct 30) |
| LEAP 2025 High School — Spring (main window) | April 1 – May 12, 2027 (Accommodations Final: Mar 2) |
| LEAP 2025 High School — Summer | June 21 – 25, 2027 |
| LEAP 2025 Grades 3–8 — CBT | April 1 – May 12, 2027 (Accommodations Final: Mar 2) |
| LEAP 2025 Grade 3 — PBT (paper) | April 7–9, 2027 (ELA & math) · April 12–13, 2027 (science & social studies) |
| ACT for Grade 11 (state-funded) | Window 1: Feb 23–26 & Mar 1–5, 2027 · Window 2: Mar 9–12 & Mar 15–19, 2027 |
The Spring 2027 window (April 1 – May 12) is the high-volume one — the majority of Louisiana students sit for their LEAP 2025 in that period.
Quick reference — what each acronym means
- LEAP 2025 — Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (the modern computer-based form). At Grades 3–8 it covers ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. At High School it covers English I, English II, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, US History, and Civics.
- EOC — End-of-Course. LEAP 2025 High School subjects are EOCs students take after completing the course.
- CBT / PBT — Computer-Based Test / Paper-Based Test. Most LEAP testing is CBT; Grade 3 has a PBT option.
- BOY / MOY / EOY — Beginning / Middle / End of Year. Refers to the K–3 Literacy and Numeracy Screener administration cycle.
- LEAP Connect — The alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities, grades 3 through high school.
- ELPS / ELPT / ELPT Connect — English Language Proficiency Screener / Test / Alternate Test for English Learners.
- ACT WorkKeys — Optional assessment measuring essential workplace skills.
- Window — A range of days from which school systems or schools choose the dates and times for assessment administration.
1. Grades 9–12 — LEAP 2025 High School & ACT
LEAP 2025 High School (CBT) — the EOC exams
LEAP 2025 High School covers English I, English II, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, US History, and Civics. Three statewide administration windows:
| Window | Statewide window | Accommodations Final |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | November 30 – December 18, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 (main window) | April 1 – May 12, 2027 | March 2, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | June 21 – 25, 2027 | — |
ACT for Grade 11 (CBT, state-funded)
Louisiana funds the ACT for every Grade 11 student. The administration runs in two windows:
| Window | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Window 1 | February 23–26, March 1–5, 2027 | Online standard time; accommodations online and paper |
| Window 2 | March 9–12, March 15–19, 2027 | Online standard time; accommodations online and paper |
Accommodations decisions are made by ACT, not by LDOE.
ACT WorkKeys Standard (Optional, Grades 11–12)
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Standard | September 30, 2026 – April 5, 2027 (open window) |
ACT WorkKeys Accommodated (Optional, Grades 11–12)
| Window | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall Window 1 | Sept 30; Oct 1–2, 5–9, 12, 2026 |
| Fall Window 2 | Oct 14–16, 19–23, 26, 2026 |
| Spring Window 1 | Mar 10–12, 15–19, 22, 2027 |
| Spring Window 2 | Mar 24–26, 29–31; Apr 1–2, 5, 2027 |
CLEP and AP (both Optional, Grades 9–12)
| Assessment | Window |
|---|---|
| CLEP (College Level Examination Program, various subjects) | Open window: complete by May 19, 2027 |
| AP (Advanced Placement, various subjects) | Open window: complete by May 19, 2027 |
2. Grades 3–8 — LEAP 2025
LEAP 2025 Grades 3–8 covers ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies. CBT is the standard format; Grade 3 has a PBT option.
| Format | Grades | Window |
|---|---|---|
| CBT (Computer-Based) | Grades 3–8 | April 1 – May 12, 2027 |
| PBT (Paper-Based) | Grade 3 only — ELA & math | April 7–9, 2027 |
| PBT (Paper-Based) | Grade 3 only — science & social studies | April 12–13, 2027 |
Accommodations Final: March 2, 2027.
3. K–3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners
K–3 students take statewide screeners three times per year. CBT is the delivery mode. For BOY or MOY administrations, administer Grade 3 first. For EOY, administer Grade 3 as early as possible in the window.
| Cycle | Dates | Accommodations Final |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning of Year (BOY) | First 30 days of school | — |
| Middle of Year (MOY) | December 1–31, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| End of Year (EOY) | April 1–30, 2027 | March 2, 2027 |
K–3 Literacy screening uses mCLASS; K–3 Numeracy screening uses KITE.
Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening
For qualifying Grade 3 students: last week of school through June 30, 2027. Minimum two-week wait between 2nd-grade and 3rd-grade EOY administrations.
Kindergarten — Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener
March 1 – May 8, 2027. No student-facing test; teacher survey delivered online.
4. Small populations — LEAP Connect, ELPT, ELPS
| Assessment | Grades | Window |
|---|---|---|
| LEAP Connect (alternate assessment) | 3–8, 11 | February 15 – March 19, 2027 · Accommodations/eligibility final: January 16, 2027 |
| ELPT & ELPT Connect | K–12 | February 15 – March 19, 2027 · Accommodations/eligibility final: January 16, 2027 |
| ELPS (English Language Proficiency Screener) | K–12 | Open window: within first 30 days of student's enrollment |
| State Placement Test for LEAP | Entering 5 or 9 | Open window: notify DRC 30 days prior to administration |
5. National Assessment (selected schools)
| Assessment | Grades | Window |
|---|---|---|
| NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) | 4, 8, 12 | January – March 2027 (selected schools only) |
By subject — when can my child take this exam this year?
| Test | 2026–2027 windows |
|---|---|
| LEAP 2025 HS Algebra I | Fall: Nov 30 – Dec 18, 2026 · Spring: Apr 1 – May 12, 2027 · Summer: Jun 21–25, 2027 |
| LEAP 2025 HS Geometry | Fall: Nov 30 – Dec 18, 2026 · Spring: Apr 1 – May 12, 2027 · Summer: Jun 21–25, 2027 |
| LEAP 2025 HS Biology | Same as Algebra I & Geometry |
| LEAP 2025 HS English I, English II, US History, Civics | Same as Algebra I & Geometry |
| LEAP 2025 Grades 3–8 (ELA, math, science, social studies) | CBT Grades 3–8: Apr 1 – May 12, 2027 |
| LEAP 2025 Grade 3 PBT (paper) | ELA & math: Apr 7–9, 2027 · Science & SS: Apr 12–13, 2027 |
| K–3 Literacy & Numeracy Screeners | BOY: first 30 days · MOY: Dec 1–31, 2026 · EOY: Apr 1–30, 2027 |
| ACT (Grade 11) | Window 1: Feb 23–26 + Mar 1–5, 2027 · Window 2: Mar 9–12 + Mar 15–19, 2027 |
| LEAP Connect / ELPT | Feb 15 – Mar 19, 2027 |
| Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (K, teacher survey) | Mar 1 – May 8, 2027 |
| NAEP (selected schools) | Jan – Mar 2027 |
Important notes
- Statewide window vs. local window. Within each LDOE statewide window, every Louisiana school system (or individual school) chooses the specific dates and times for administration. Ask your school for the exact local dates — your test day may fall anywhere inside the statewide window.
- Accommodations Final dates are firm. If your child needs a testing accommodation, the eligibility and accommodations decisions must be entered into the state system by the listed final date for that window. Missing it means the standard administration.
- LEAP 2025 High School is the EOC system. Students take each LEAP 2025 HS subject after they complete the course — this means a typical 9th grader might take English I and Algebra I LEAP 2025 in the Spring 2027 window after completing those courses.
- The state-funded ACT for Grade 11. Louisiana funds the ACT for every Grade 11 student during the two windows. This is the same ACT used for college admissions; the score reports to colleges.
- "Window" definition (per LDOE): a range of days from which school systems or schools choose the dates and times for assessment administration.
If your child is preparing for Louisiana LEAP 2025 HS Algebra I or Geometry
For Louisiana students testing in any of the LEAP 2025 HS Algebra I or Geometry windows, our Texas CBE practice exams cover the same core concepts. The Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics share substantial overlap with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and with the broader Common Core–derived skill base: linear functions, systems, quadratics, polynomial and factoring work, congruence and similarity, transformations, proofs (in Geometry), exponential and logarithmic functions.
Useful resources:
- Algebra 1 free practice questions — 20 sample questions, no signup. Score 85%+ cold and your child is tracking well for a LEAP 2025 HS Algebra I.
- Geometry free practice questions
- Biology free practice questions — useful for LEAP 2025 HS Biology.
- Cross-state Algebra I test-out guide
- NY Regents Schedule 2026–2027 and Virginia SOL Schedule 2025–2026 — verified-schedule guides for those states.
How Louisiana LEAP 2025 relates to other state high-school math exams
Louisiana, Virginia, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas all run subject-specific end-of-course (EOC) math exams at the high school level. The legal stakes differ — Louisiana ties LEAP 2025 HS to graduation requirements, Virginia ties the SOL EOCs to diploma type, New York is phasing out Regents as a strict graduation requirement, Texas uses STAAR EOCs for accountability and offers a parallel Credit by Exam (CBE) acceleration route through UT High School. The exams differ in legal weight but the underlying Algebra I and Geometry math content is largely the same. A student strong on one will, in our experience, generally be strong on the others.
Sources
- Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics — 2026–2027 Assessment Calendar.
- Official source: doe.louisiana.gov
- LDOE address: P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
This article is for general information only and is not legal, educational, or testing-administration advice. Louisiana state assessment dates, windows, accommodations, eligibility, and graduation requirements are set by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and are subject to change — always confirm with your local school system and the LDOE Office of Assessments before relying on any window or deadline. Statewide windows shown here are the outer envelope within which each school system chooses its own administration dates. Texas CBE is an independent practice platform; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, ACT Inc., WIDA, the College Board, or any Louisiana school system, and it does not administer the LEAP 2025, ACT, or any Louisiana state assessment, nor does it grant Louisiana academic credit.