💻 Tech Requirements for Students

SchoolsPLP supports all devices with the following operating systems:  

• Windows, Macintosh, iOS, Chromebooks, and Android.

SchoolsPLP supports the following browsers accessible on computers, Chromebooks, tablets, and cell phones: 

• Google Chrome (latest 2 versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
• Apple Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Microsoft Edge (latest 2 versions)
• Screen size: Minimum width of 1024 px

Cookies & Cross-Site Tracking (Required)

Students must allow third-party cookies in their browser for SchoolsPLP to work correctly. Some course content, videos, and learning tools are delivered through integrated partners, and blocking third-party cookies can cause login loops, blank or frozen content, videos that won't play, or progress that doesn't save.

On Apple devices, this setting is called Cross-Site Tracking, and it must be allowed.

iPhone / iPad (Safari)

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Safari (on iOS 18 and later, tap Apps, then Safari).
3. Turn off Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
4. Close and reopen Safari, then log in again.

iPhone / iPad (Chrome or other browsers)

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Chrome (or the browser you use). On iOS 18 and later, tap Apps first.
3. Turn on Allow Cross-Website Tracking.

Mac (Safari)

1. Open Safari and select Safari > Settings (or Preferences).
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Uncheck Prevent cross-site tracking.

Google Chrome (Windows, Mac, Chromebook)

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
2. Select Allow third-party cookies.

Microsoft Edge

1. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
2. Turn off Block third-party cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
2. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select Standard. If content still doesn't load, click the shield icon in the address bar while on SchoolsPLP and turn protection off for the site.

Note: On school-managed devices, these settings may be controlled by your district's IT department. If you can't change them, please contact your school's tech support.

Students will need to use some of the following basic technology skills when working in SchoolsPLP: 

• Mouse/pointer skills such as clicking, highlighting, and moving to specific parts of pages and buttons
• Opening and closing browser windows and tabs
• Basic keyboarding and typing
• Reading and following instructions (except for Pre-K and K content)
• Following links in the interface and course content
• Logging in and out
• Utilizing play buttons for audio and video players, volume controls, headphones/speakers where appropriate

Bandwidth Recommendations

Memory (RAM)

• Minimum: 4 GB

Higher RAM (8 GB or more) is recommended for multitasking or running multiple browser tabs.

Processor (CPU)

• Minimum: Intel Celeron N4000 series or equivalent
  • Cores: 2
  • Base Speed: 1.1 GHz

For smoother performance, consider Intel i3 or higher, or equivalent AMD/Ryzen processors.