The Utah State Board of Education has partnered with Avant Assessment to provide language proficiency assessment for Utah Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs.
Testing Schedule
Utah Testing Window Oct. 20 – Dec. 12, 2025
| Grades | Assessment Sections |
|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | STAMP 4Se (Listening and Speaking) |
| 4th Grade | STAMP 4Se (Reading and Writing) |
| 5th Grade | STAMP 4Se (Listening and Speaking) |
| 6th Grade | STAMP 4S (Reading and Writing) |
| 7th Grade | STAMP 4S (Listening and Speaking) |
| 8th Grade | STAMP 4S (Reading and Writing) |
| 9th Grade | STAMP 4S (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) |
Sample Tests
| Grade | STAMP | Skills | Sample Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 4Se | Listening & Speaking | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 4th Grade | 4Se | Reading & Writing | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 5th Grade | 4Se | Listening & Speaking | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 6th Grade | 4S | Reading & Writing | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 7th Grade | 4S | Listening & Speaking | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 8th Grade | 4S | Reading & Writing | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
| 9th Grade | 4S | Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking | Spanish Mandarin (simplified) French German Portuguese Russian |
For Schools and Teachers
Technology Guides
Before beginning to assess, review these guides and complete the technology preparation steps.
Assessment Technology Guide
Headset Guide
Writing Input GuidePreparing for the Assessment
Testing coordinators and teachers must review the following resources to help students understand what is expected on the test no less than two weeks prior to the assessment start date.
Taking the Assessment
Avant’s online language proficiency tests must be taken in a proctored environment with a proctor who is authorized by the organization sponsoring the test.
Review the following resources to learn how to proctor the assessment and monitor progress and scoring.
STAMPe Guides
(Grades 3-5)
STAMP Guides
(Grades 6-9)
Assessment Results
The following resources are provided to help testing coordinators and teachers understand the test results and identify ways to improve testing outcomes.
For Parents and Students
Preparing for the Assessment
Parents and students should review the following resources to understand what is expected on the test.
Taking the Assessment
Assessment Results
Assessment results will be delivered to your school.
The following resources are provided to help students understand the test results and learn how to improve their skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the following resources to learn more about the assessment.
Accommodations
If a student with a disability requires an exceptional or non-typical accommodation for participation in the Avant assessment as outlined in the student’s educational plan for assessment (i.e., IEP, 504 Plan, Plan for Student Learning English), please reach out to USBE Special Education Assessment Specialist, Jessica Wilhelm (jessica.wilhelm@schools.utah.gov)
| Resource/Universal Tool | Delivery |
|---|---|
| Alternate location | Allowed-locally provided |
| Adaptive equipment | Allowed-locally provided |
| Audio amplification – Audio Aides | Allowed-locally provided |
| Breaks | Allowed – locally provided, at any timeBreaks can be taken in-between sections. Please assist test takers at resuming the assessment after a break. |
| Directions – Oral Translation | Allowed – locally providedLog In Section: Oral translation of directions is allowed in the areas of Login, Test Taker Profile and Instruction Pages only Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking Sections: Oral translation is allowed for the “Situation” and “Question” and direction elements only. No test items or test content can be translated. Speaking Section: Oral translation is allowed for the technical aspects of recording responses and operating the record and playback buttons. |
| Directions – reread | Allowed – “Directions” refers only to non‐ item content that appears at the beginning of the test or between testing sessions. It does not refer to the item’s stem or scripted directions for items. Directions appear on screen for students to read. |
| Food or medication for individuals with medical needs | Allowed-locally provided. For students who use a mobile device or similar, please ensure proper testing security. |
| Keyboard navigation | Allowed – locally providedAssistance is only allowed for directions and the technical aspects of keyboarding. |
| Minimize distractions | Allowed – locally provided |
| Scratch paper and notepad (blank) | Allowed – locally provided |
| Manual control of item audio | Allowed – embedded |
| Zoom Tool | Embedded with keyboard commands. |
| Accommodation | Delivery |
|---|---|
| AAC/Assistive Communication Devices | Allowed – locally provided |
| Braille | Please reach out to USBE by contacting Jessica Wilhelm (jessica.wilhelm@schools.utah.gov) |
| Extended testing of a test domain over multipledays | Allowed – locally provided |
| Human reader | Allowed – locally provided Assistance is allowed for the “Situation” and “Question” and direction elements only. No assistance is allowed with test items or test content. |
| Standard Print Paper | Please reach out to USBE by contacting Jessica Wilhelm (jessica.wilhelm@schools.utah.gov) Avant only allows the special handwritten option for the Writing section:STAMP Handwritten Writing Section Guide STAMPe Handwritten Writing Section Guide |
| Sign Language Interpretation | Allowed – locally providedFor any sections of the assessment that have required audio/verbal instructions can utilize sign language interpretation. |
| Repeat item audio | Allowed – audio button is embedded and audio is limited to two (2) replays. |
| Scribe | Allowed – locally provided. Please adhere to USBE Scribe Guidelines for State Standardized Assessment. Students can orally dictate responses to scribe to enter into the secure testing location or use a third-party option on another device (Ex. Speech-to-Text) and then a scribe can record responses into a secure testing environment. |
| Word processor or similar keyboarding device | Allowed – must disable predictive text/grammar/spell check |
| Assistive Technology | If a student requires specific AT not outlined please reach out to Jessica Wilhelm (jessica.wilhelm@schools.utah.gov) at USBE for assistance to ensure compatibility. |
Support
Our client support specialists are available for immediate testing support and can be reached via email or phone.
Email: support@avantassessment.com
Support Hours:
Mon-Fri 5:00am – 4:00pm
Pacific Time (UTC-8)
Support Phone:
Toll Free (US): (888) 713-7887
International: +1 (541) 607-4401