Eugene, OR — Avant Language announced that starting September 16 2026, every new episode of The Multiliterate Mind published on YouTube will include American Sign Language interpretation. The move addresses…
Assessment results can tell educators where learners are. Their real value, however, comes from what happens next. Once the scores arrive, language program leaders and teachers face an important question:…
By: Dr. Liza Trejo, Senior Professional Learning Specialist What I thought I Knew Before interviewing Deaf educator Robyn J. Marcak, I was familiar with American Sign Language (ASL). Growing up,…
Key Takeaways: • Annual proficiency assessments provide an important snapshot of what students can do at a specific point in time. • Progress monitoring provides the instructional roadmap between those…
By: Dr. Liza Trejo, Professional Learning Specialist I’ve been trying to answer a simple question lately: What is Proficiency First Multiliteracies? The truth is, it didn’t start as a framework….
Eugene, OR — Avant, The Language Proficiency Company, is pleased to welcome Mara S. Cobe to the team on June 1, 2026. Cobe will primarily work with our expanding network…
Welcome Veteran Language Educator Mara Cobe
Eugene, OR — Avant, The Language Proficiency Company, announced that Advanced Placement (AP)Ⓡ recognizes Avant assessments as part of its guidance for students seeking college credit in languages not currently…
Mira Stride, powered by Avant Language, has been named the winner in the Testing and Assessment category and a finalist in the New Products and Services category in the 2026…
Key Takeaways • Students can earn recognition and potentially college credit for many languages that AP® does not offer. • This creates new opportunities for heritage language speakers and students who…
Eugene, OR – Avant, The Language Proficiency Company, has partnered with Guardian Travel Group to expand access to global learning experiences and internationally recognized language certification for students across the…