Spring 2026 Testing Window
Encore Data Products will be exhibiting at TCEA 2026 in San Antonio. Texas educators can see testing-ready technology solutions firsthand!
💻 Device Inventory and Audit
A thorough technology audit prevents test-day failures. Start at least 8 weeks before your testing window opens.
- Count all available laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets per testing room
- Verify each device meets minimum OS and browser requirements
- Check battery health — replace units that can’t hold a 2-hour charge
- Confirm Wi-Fi bandwidth supports simultaneous test sessions
- Update firmware and testing software on every device
🎧 Audio Device Compatibility
Many state assessments include audio components. Headphones must work reliably with your testing platform and devices. USB and 3.5mm connections should both be tested in advance.
Proven Testing Headphones:
📋 Software and Platform Verification
Run a full practice test on every platform your state uses:
Confirm that secure browsers install correctly and that audio playback functions without latency or distortion on each device model in your fleet.
🔧 Troubleshooting and Backup Plans
Common Issues
- Audio not detected — check device sound settings
- Secure browser crashes — clear cache and reinstall
- Wi-Fi drops — reduce non-testing network traffic
- Low battery mid-test — stage charging carts nearby
Backup Strategies
- Keep 10% spare devices charged and ready
- Have extra headphones in sealed bags per room
- Designate a tech runner for each testing floor
- Print paper-based backup instructions from your state
Finding the right school testing headphones can make all the difference during assessment season. Districts across the country rely on dependable audio equipment to keep standardized testing running smoothly and to give every student a fair opportunity to demonstrate what they know.
Equip Every Testing Station
Encore Data Products offers classroom-ready headphones built for assessment season