Benefits include discounted STAMP assessments, teacher training, and professional development for AATJ members nationwide
Eugene, OR — April 21, 2026 — Avant, The Language Proficiency Company, is proud to announce a new collaboration with the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ), uniting two organizations committed to advancing the teaching and learning of Japanese and other world languages.
Through this collaboration, AATJ members in both K–12 and higher education will gain premier access to Avant’s research-backed assessments and professional learning tools, supporting stronger instruction and expanded opportunities for students of Japanese.
“AATJ is delighted to partner with Avant and help ensure that our members can access the high-quality products Avant offers,” said Katie Ross, Executive Director of AATJ. “Our goal is to provide the opportunities and support educators need to continue delivering excellent Japanese language instruction. I am confident that this collaboration will strengthen that work and offer resources our members will truly appreciate.”
As part of the partnership, AATJ members will receive:
- Avant STAMP assessments available for both AATJ member students and for teacher testing, supporting proficiency-driven instruction and credentialing.
- ADVANCE d'Avant, the online teacher training tool grounded in the proficiency standards, helping educators to easily identify student progress
- Avant MORE Learning professional development at a discount, for programs that want to deepen their understanding of the data and proficiency-based instruction
- One free professional learning training each year, offered collaboratively by Avant and AATJ to support the ongoing professional growth of AATJ members.
Avant STAMP is the only computer-adaptive proficiency assessment approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) and recommended for college credit, giving students of AATJ members valuable postsecondary advantages and a credible pathway to State and Global Seals of Biliteracy.
As part of its commitment to the Japanese language teaching community, Avant will also serve as an official sponsor of AATJ’s annual fall meeting.
Together, Avant and AATJ aim to strengthen Japanese language programs and elevate multilingual achievement for learners at every level.
For more information, visit avantassessment.com/aatj or aatj.org.
