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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Louisiana Department of Education Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| First 30 days of school | K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners Beginning of Year (BOY) |
| Within first 30 days of enrollment | ELPS (English Language Proficiency Screener) |
| Sep 30-Apr 5 | ACT WorkKeys Standard Online Testing |
| Sep 30-Oct 12 | ACT WorkKeys Standard Fall Window 1 |
| Oct 14-26 | ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Fall Window 2 |
| Nov 30-Dec 18 | LEAP 2025 High School Fall Administration |
| Dec 1-31 | K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners Middle of Year (MOY) |
| Jan-Mar | NAEP (Selected Schools) |
| Feb 15-Mar 19 | LEAP Connect Administration |
| Feb 15-Mar 19 | ELPT/ELPT Connect Administration |
| Feb 23-Mar 5 | ACT Window 1 |
| Mar 1-May 8 | Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener (Kindergarten) |
| Mar 9-19 | ACT Window 2 |
| Mar 10-22 | ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Spring Window 1 |
| Mar 24-Apr 5 | ACT WorkKeys Accommodated Spring Window 2 |
| Apr 1-30 | K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners End of Year (EOY) |
| Apr 1-May 12 | LEAP 2025 Grades 3-8 (CBT) |
| Apr 1-May 12 | LEAP 2025 High School Spring Administration |
| Apr 7-13 | LEAP 2025 Grade 3 (PBT) |
| Complete by May 19 | CLEP and AP (Optional) |
| Jun 21-25 | LEAP 2025 High School Summer Administration |
| Last week of school-Jun 30 | Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening |
Louisiana Department of Education Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ
When is the first day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The specific first day of school is determined by individual school systems; however, the K-3 Statewide Literacy and Numeracy Screeners (BOY) begin within the first 30 days of the school year.
When is Spring Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
The assessment calendar does not list a specific Spring Break; however, multiple testing windows (like ACT and LEAP Connect) run through February and March, and the LEAP 2025 window begins on April 1, 2027.
When is Christmas Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
While exact holiday dates are set by local districts, the K-3 Literacy and Numeracy Middle of Year (MOY) screening window takes place from December 1-31, 2026.
When is Winter Break 26-27 in Louisiana Department of Education?
Winter breaks are determined by local school systems. The state assessment schedule shows a gap in major testing between the High School LEAP window (ending Dec 18) and the start of the LEAP Connect/ELPT window on February 15, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving in Louisiana Department of Education?
Thanksgiving dates are set by the local school districts. The state assessment calendar shows that the High School Fall LEAP 2025 window begins shortly after the holiday on November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Louisiana Department of Education?
The last day varies by district, but the Grade 3 Literacy Rescreening is scheduled for the last week of school through June 30, 2027.
When are the LEAP 2025 tests for Grades 3-8?
The Computer-Based Tests (CBT) are scheduled for April 1-May 12, 2027. Paper-Based Tests (PBT) for Grade 3 are held April 7-9 (ELA/Math) and April 12-13 (Science/Social Studies).
What are the ACT testing dates for Grade 11?
ACT Window 1 is February 23-26 and March 1-5, 2027. Window 2 is March 9-12 and March 15-19, 2027.
When do the AP and CLEP windows close?
For the 2026-2027 school year, optional AP and CLEP testing must be completed by May 19, 2027.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Louisiana Department of Education Calendar 26-27 Revised [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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