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 snapshots. A…
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…
Across the country, students are developing high levels of proficiency in languages that are not offered through Advanced Placement (AP®) exams. These include widely spoken community and heritage languages such…
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…
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…
Eugene, OR — March 3, 2026 — Avant Language and the California Language Teachers’ Association (CLTA) have announced a new strategic alliance, uniting two organizations committed to advancing excellence in…
Avant is dedicated to continuous improvement in security, integrity, and interoperability. That’s why we’re proud to share that Avant has officially achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, a significant milestone…
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Achieved