Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of individuals with teaching interest had been on a steady decline since the 1990s. Language teachers are one of the most-impacted groups. A…
Supporting and Connecting With New World Language Teachers – The N.E.W.B.I.E. Project
How can measuring language proficiency be the key to unlocking life-changing opportunities? In the ever-evolving landscape of education, equity has increasingly become a focal point for reform. A recent episode…
A Winning Combination for Equity: Assessment for Competency-Based Credits and Seals of Biliteracy
Updated: September 2023 Standards ensure the consistent measure of one or more skills and guide educators in the best teaching and learning practices and tools. The Avant STAMP language assessment…
Avant STAMP and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
In 2017 Amala Education (formerly known as Sky School) was launched to address the gap in quality education provision for displaced youth ages 16-25, many of whom were living in…
Creating International Opportunities with Amala Education
Throughout history, innovative children’s literature has often emerged from a creative adult’s quest to convey profound lessons to the younger generation. A recent example in this tradition is Avant’s Victor…
Preserving Our Linguistic Diversity: A Look at Victor D.O. Santos’ “What Makes Us Human”
The move aligns with their focus on early literacy development. EUGENE, August 2023 – The Delaware Department of Education announced the adoption of Avant STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) for…
Delaware Dual Language Immersion Adopts Avant STAMP
Avant Assessment releases language proficiency tests to increase access and honor language learning. Eugene, OR — Avant Assessment, the leading provider of language proficiency assessments in world languages, announced the…
Increasing Opportunity Through Ukrainian Language Proficiency
Welcome Bob Davis, Director of International Pathways We are excited to welcome Bob Davis to the Avant Assessment team. Bob joins Avant as the Director of International Pathways supporting our…
Bob Davis, Director of International Pathways
Avant is thrilled to announce that two new language assessments, STAMP for ASL and STAMP for Latin, are now eligible for the Global Seal of Biliteracy in addition to State…
Avant STAMP for ASL and Latin: Expanding Access to State and Global Seals of Biliteracy
Dr. Brandee Mau, Dual Language Specialist with MEDLI Please join us in celebrating Brandee Mau in her new role as a Dual Language Specialist with the Avant MORE Learning team!…
Dr. Brandee Mau, Dual Language Specialist with MEDLI