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The Delaware Department of Education has partnered with Avant Assessment to provide language proficiency assessment for Delaware Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs.

GradesAssessment SectionsDates
3rd GradeSTAMP 2Se (Reading and Speaking)February 5-29, 2024
4th GradeSTAMP 2Se (Reading and Speaking)February 5-29, 2024
5th GradeSTAMP 4Se (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)February 5-29, 2024
6th GradeSTAMP 2S (Writing and Speaking)February 5-29, 2024
7th GradeSTAMP 2S (Writing and Speaking)February 5-29, 2024
8th GradeSTAMP 4S (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)December 4-15, 2023

For Schools and Teachers

Technology Guides

Before beginning to assess, review these guides and complete the technology preparation steps.

Preparing 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.

Video Tutorials

Writing Examples

Rules for Taking an Avant Test

Test Security and Integrity

Accommodations

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.

Assessment Results

The following resources are provided to help testing coordinators and teachers understand the test results and identify ways to improve testing outcomes. 

Benchmarks & Rubric Guide

Scaled Scores Guide

Power Up Guide

For Parents and Students

Preparing for the Assessment

Parents and students should review the following resources to understand what is expected on the test.

Sample Tests

Video Tutorials

Writing Examples

Rules for Taking an Avant Test

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. 

Benchmarks & Rubric Guide

Power Up Guide

STAMPe Test Taker/Parent Guide (Grades 3-5)

STAMP 2S (Writing and Speaking) Test Taker/Parent (Grades 6-7)

STAMP 4S Test Taker/Parent Guide (Grade 8)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the following resources to learn more about the assessment.

STAMPe Frequently Asked Questions (Grades 3-5)

STAMP Frequently Asked Questions (Grades 6-8)

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/GMT -8)

Support Phone:
Toll Free (US): (888) 713-7887
International: (541) 607-4401

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