Curriculum 

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Contacts

JILL BARRETT

Coordinator K-12 Electives

EMAIL: jbarrett@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950 

CRYSTALL CROSS

Administrative Assistant

EMAIL: ccross@auburn.wednet.edu

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

The AVID Elective grade level standards guide instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students in grades 6 through 12 for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, AVID Elective teachers participate in national professional development opportunities facilitated by AVID that emphasize engaging motivational activities, academic success skills, and tutor-facilitated study groups. AVID teachers utilize instructional strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading in order to educate students successfully. A core element of the AVID Elective is intended to empower students through activities centered around exploring college & career opportunities and building student agency.

AVID is for students who are motivated to do well and could use extra support and structure to reach their full potential. The AVID Elective is particularly for students who are typically underrepresented in college and/or will be the first in their families to attend college.  Interested students and families can request an application in early March from their school’s counseling office.

Contacts

TOM MCDERMOTT

Director K-12 College & Career Readiness

EMAIL: tmcdermott@auburn.wednet.edu 

PHONE: 253-931-4950

BECKY MAYER

Categorical Programs/Support Specialist

EMAIL: bmayer@auburn.wednet.edu 

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Career and Technical Education programs prepare students with academic and technical skills, knowledge and training to support direct entry to careers, preparation for advanced training and certification, and entry to college. CTE actively engages with local industry, community, and education partners, to plan, design and provide high-quality, application-based programs which lead to career and college readiness.

Students can begin taking CTE courses in 7th and 8th grade. All high schools provide access to CTE career pathways.  A career pathway is a sequenced set of courses with access to college credit, and/or industry certification. CTE courses can also include academic equivalency credits in Arts, Science, Math, and Language Arts, and Health. All CTE courses embed core academic standards and workplace readiness skills. State approved frameworks for courses are aligned with industry and core academic standards, competencies, and assessments. 

Contacts

JANE HENDRICKSON

Director 7-12 Career and Technical Education

EMAIL: jhendrickson@auburn.wednet.edu 

PHONE: 253-931-4903

CERES WHITMORE

CTE Finance and Systems Specialist

EMAIL: cewhitmore@auburn.wednet.edu

BRENDA MOORE

Administrative Assistant

EMAIL: bmoore@auburn.wednet.edu

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Auburn has a variety of early learning and preschool opportunities designed to meet the needs of the community. Students are eligible for preschool programs prior to their kindergarten year. Instruction is carefully designed, focused on the whole child, and is provided in all areas (academics, social skills, self-help, communication, and fine/gross motor) in order to prepare students for success in kindergarten and beyond. 

Our programs utilize the Washington State Early Learning and Development guidelines to create high quality learning environments designed to meet the needs of every student.

Early Learning Curriculum:

ECE/Peer Model

• World of Wonders

• Engage NY

• STAR

• Second Step

• Social Thinking

ECEAP

• Creative Curriculum

• Second Step

Transitional Kindergarten

• Creative Curriculum

• Wonders

Contacts

NICOLE CLEMONS

Assistant Director of Early Learning

EMAIL: nclemons@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4927

LUISA ARDILA

ECEAP Coordinator

EMAIL: lardila@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4943

ALEX WEISBERG

Administrative Assistant

EMAIL: aweisberg@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4927

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials core ELA classes:

-       K-5 McGraw-Hill Wonders

-       6-8 Savvas myPerspectives

-       ELA 9, 10 and American Literature: McGraw-Hill StudySync

-       Honors 9 and 10: College Board Springboard

In Auburn, we continue to strive to reflect our student body in the literature we use in the classroom. We are working to expand and diversify the novels, short stories, poems and various materials we use in the classroom to represent our community and society as a whole.

State Required Assessments

Elementary (PreK-5)

• WAKids-GOLD Observations September-November 15 - All K, TK (TK will also access SEL in W&S)

• DIBELS Fall Window, September 11-October 13, - All TK-5

• RAN, September 11-October 13 - Any grade 2 student w/o a prior test

• iReady Math Fall Diagnostic, September 11-October 13, - All 1-5

• iReady Reading Fall Diagnostic, September 11-October 13, - All 1-5

• DIBELS Winter Window, January 8-February 16, - All TK-5, (TK LNF only)

• RAN, January 8-February 16 - All TK, K, 1, any gr 2 w/o prior

• iReady Math Winter Diagnostic, January 8-February 16, - All 1-5

• iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic, January 8-February 16, - All 1-5

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 3-5 for ELA and Math

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students TK-5 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students K-5

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)

• DIBELS Spring Window, April 15-June 7, - All TK-5

• iReady Math Spring Diagnostic, April 15-June 7, - All K-5

• IReady Reading Spring Diagnostic, April 15-June 7, - All K-5

• Elementary CBA, All year-due June 22, All K-5 grades.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• PSAT 8-9, October 11 - All 8 grade

• Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 28, All 6-8 grades.

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 6-8, for ELA and Math

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students 6-8 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students 6-8

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 6-8 ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)

• Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 22, All 6-8 grades as required.

High School (Grades 9-12)

• WA-AIM Retakes, September 25-November 21 - Only grades 11 and 12 if needed for Grad path.

• PSAT, October 11, - All 9 - 11 grade

• SAT, October 11, - All 12 grade

• Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 28, All 9-12 grades.

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 10, for ELA and Math; grade 11 for Science

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students 9-12 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students 9-12

• SAT, March 20, - All 11 grade

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)

• AP Exams college board - May 6-May 17, - All eligible AP students 9-12

• Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 22, All 9-12  grades as required.

Contacts

RYANN MEAD

Assistant Director Student Learning  PK-8

EMAIL: rmead@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

ADAM LADAGE

Director 6-12 Student Learning

EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

MISTY TOTTEN

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu 

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

The Auburn School District has adopted Big Ideas Math, a National Geographic and Cengage product.  The Big Ideas materials use an exploratory approach to engage students' inquiring minds through rich explorations and in-class problem solving. With one voice from Kindergarten through Grade 8, and into high school, students make connections through cohesive progressions and consistent, dependable instruction.

State Required Assessments

Elementary (PreK-5)

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 6-8, ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)

High School (Grades 9-12)

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)

Contacts

BRENDAN JEFFREYS

Director PK-8 Student Learning

EMAIL: bjeffreys@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

ADAM LADAGE

Director 6-12 Student Learning

EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

BECKY MAYER

Categorical Programs/Support Specialist

EMAIL: bmayer@auburn.wednet.edu

MISTY TOTTEN

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu 

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Edge is a leveled core reading/language arts program designed for striving readers and ESL students in grades 9-12. Edge is designed to help prepare all students for college and career success with dynamic National Geographic content and authentic and multicultural literature. Edge was built around relevant and motivating content, preparation for success on the new CCSS tests, and systematic and focused teaching materials, all while incorporating and covering the Common Core State Standards.

State Required Assessments

Elementary (PreK-5)

• WAKids-GOLD Observations September-November 15 - All K, TK (TK will also access SEL in W&S)

• DIBELS Fall Window, September 11-October 13, - All TK-5

• RAN, September 11-October 13 - Any grade 2 student w/o a prior test

• iReady Math Fall Diagnostic, September 11-October 13, - All 1-5

• iReady Reading Fall Diagnostic, September 11-October 13, - All 1-5

• DIBELS Winter Window, January 8-February 16, - All TK-5, (TK LNF only)

• RAN, January 8-February 16 - All TK, K, 1, any gr 2 w/o prior

• iReady Math Winter Diagnostic, January 8-February 16, - All 1-5

• iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic, January 8-February 16, - All 1-5

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 3-5 for ELA and Math

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students TK-5 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students K-5

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)

• DIBELS Spring Window, April 15-June 7, - All TK-5

• iReady Math Spring Diagnostic, April 15-June 7, - All K-5

• IReady Reading Spring Diagnostic, April 15-June 7, - All K-5

• Elementary CBA, All year-due June 22, All K-5 grades.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• PSAT 8-9, October 11 - All 8 grade

• Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 28, All 6-8 grades.

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 6-8, for ELA and Math

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students 6-8 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students 6-8

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 6-8 ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)

• Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 22, All 6-8 grades as required.

High School (Grades 9-12)

• WA-AIM Retakes, September 25-November 21 - Only grades 11 and 12 if needed for Grad path.

• PSAT, October 11, - All 9 - 11 grade

• SAT, October 11, - All 12 grade

• Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 28, All 9-12 grades.

• WA-AIM, January 29-May 3 - Eligible 10, for ELA and Math; grade 11 for Science

• WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 29-March 22, All ELL students 9-12 grades

• CoGAT, February 26-March 22 - Referred students 9-12

• SAT, March 20, - All 11 grade

• SBA, April 15-June 7, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)

• AP Exams college board - May 6-May 17, - All eligible AP students 9-12

• Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 22, All 9-12  grades as required.

Contacts

MAEGHAN BOWMAN

Director Multilingual Learners  (6-8)

EMAIL: mpbowman@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4940 

PETER LAMB

Assistant Director Multilingual Learners (PK-5)

EMAIL: plamb@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4940 

JENNIFER BOLIN

Interpreter Services Specialist

EMAIL: jbolin@auburn.wednet.edu 

PHONE: 253-931-4940

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Health  Standards

Contacts

JILL BARRETT

Coordinator K-12 Electives

EMAIL: jbarrett@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

CRYSTAL CROSS

Administrative Assistant

EMAIL: ccross@auburn.wednet.edu

Purpose

The Next Generation Science Standards (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards for science designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for core Science classes:

-       K-5 TCI Science and Mystery Science

-       6-8 Accelerate Learning - STEMscopes

-       NGSS and Biology: Accelerate Learning - STEMscopes

Auburn has prioritized hands-on interactive learning with a real-world science application through its curriculum adoptions.  The above curriculums all hold tight to the Next Generation Science Standards that center on Crosscutting Concepts that help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

Contacts

BRENDAN JEFFREYS

Director PK-8 Student Learning

EMAIL: bjeffreys@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

ADAM LADAGE

Director 6-12 Student Learning

EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

BECKY MAYER

Categorical Programs/Support Specialist

EMAIL: bmayer@auburn.wednet.edu

MISTY TOTTEN

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu 

Purpose

The Social Studies K-12 Learning Standards (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Currently the Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for core Social Studies Courses:

-       K-5: Nystrom World Atlases and Maps

-       4th Grade: Washington Our Home (4th Grade)

-       6th Grade: McGraw-Hill (Ancient World History)

-       7th Grade: Gibbs-Smith Washington Journey

-       8th Grade: McGraw-Hill (United State History)

-       9th Grade: Savvas (World History)

-       10th Grade: Brown University Choices (Global Issues)

-       11th Grade: Savvas (United States History)

-       12th Grade: Savvas Magruders (American Government-Civics)

 In Auburn we continue to grow and develop our practice of Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices along with identifying materials that help to show multiple viewpoints of historical events.  The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. We hope to do this by building courses and using materials that lead to a more equitable, just, and empathic community through education and understanding of the diverse multicultural history of this region, this country and the world.

Contacts

RYANN MEAD

Assistant Director PK-8 Student Learning

EMAIL: mmead@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

ADAM LADAGE

Director 6-12 Student Learning

EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4950

BECKY MAYER

Categorical Programs/Support Specialist

EMAIL: bmayer@auburn.wednet.edu

MISTY TOTTEN

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu 

Purpose

The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Special education services are designed to enable students to access the general education curriculum and to ensure ongoing progress toward Common Core grade-level standards. These standards are designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school. The vast majority of the time special education services should supplement, rather than supplant, core instruction that occurs in the general education setting. 

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select curriculum that engages students inappropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Depending on the grade-level of the student and the special education service delivery model being implemented, special education teachers typically utilize core instructional materials adopted by the district in ELA and math, along with supplemental materials designed to support access to those core materials and grade-level standards. Examples of such supplemental materials include Wonderworks (K-5 ELA), Reading Mastery (K-5 reading), Read Naturally (K-5 reading), Corrective Reading (6-8 reading), Unique Learning (K-12 SLC, all academic content areas), First Author (K-5 SLC writing). Additionally, a variety of social/emotional learning materials are utilized, including Art with Heart, Lion’s Quest, and School Connect. 

State Required Assessments

Students eligible for special education services participate in all required state assessments. A small percentage of students with disabilities are eligible to participate in alternative state assessments due to the significant impact of their disability. These students participate in the WA-AIM, rather than the SBA. If students that fall in this category are also English Learners, they will participate in the WIDA Alternative ACCESS assessment, rather than the WIDA ACCESS.

Contacts

TAMI PETRINA

Executive Director of Student Special Services

EMAIL: tpetrina@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4927

HILARY CONVILLE

Director of Special Education

EMAIL: hconville@auburn.wednet.edu

PHONE: 253-931-4927

CINDY SHERROD

Assistant Director of Special Education

EMAIL: csherrod@auburn.wednet.edu

PATRICK MULICK

Assistant Director of Special Education

EMAIL: pmulick@auburn.wednet.edu

NICOLE CLEMONS

Assistant Director of Special Education

EMAIL: nclemons@auburn.wednet.edu

ALEX SIWIEC

Assistant Director of Special Education

EMAIL: asiwiec@auburn.wednet.edu

LAURI ROGOJIN

Office Manager

EMAIL: jrogojin@auburn.wednet.edu

Purpose

The World Language K-12 Learning Standards for World Languages (“the standards”) define the central role of world languages in the learning career of every student. The five goal areas of the Standards establish an inextricable link between communication and culture, which is applied in making connections and comparisons and in using this competence to be part of local and global communities. The standards create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.

Currently the Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for World Languages:

-       American Sign Language: Dawn Press - Sign Naturally

-       French: HMH – Bien dit

-       German: Vista Higher Learning - Mosaik

-       Japanese: Genki

-       Spanish: HMH - Avancemos

World Language Test (Optional)

Earn Up to Four Credits for Languages You Know

• Students in grades 8-12 who can read, write, speak, and understand the world languages at the Novice Mid-Level or above can earn high school credit for free when they complete world language proficiency assessments.  

• Based on the proficiency level demonstrated, students can earn 1-4 high school credits for world language. The credits will help students meet high school graduation and college admissions requirements.

2024-2025 Assessment Process

Check with your school counselor for more information on when you can test.

Windows of opportunity:

Fall - 2024

• • October 7 - 18

  • November 4 - 15

Spring - 2025

• • February 24 - March 14 (Grade 8 allowed to test at feeder school)

  • April 14 - May 2*

*Seniors - Certificate may not be available for graduation if testing in the last testing window.

STAMP Assessment

Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking test. The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. STAMP™ enables teachers to be effective in improving proficiency outcomes, and empowers administrators to make better informed decisions about curriculum and teacher training by delivering accurate data on students’ proficiency levels. Leading language programs use Avant STAMP™ data to refocus their curricula and introduce professional development to hone their teachers’ ability to deliver improved proficiency outcomes. Others are using it as a measure for student growth, to qualify for the state or Global Seal of Biliteracy, and to award Competency-Based Credits. Avant STAMP™ engages students with real-world content that is leveled according to the topics commonly taught at each level of instruction including age appropriate content for students in grades 6 and below with STAMP™ 4Se. STAMP’s adaptive test design adjusts to a student’s level so they are challenged, but not overwhelmed. And because STAMP™ is an adaptive test, it liberates students to show what they can do with the language – all the way up to the top of the Advanced level.

ALTA

Writing Assessment

The ALTA Writing Assessment is a hand-written test with several “prompts” (or questions) for students to write about in connected paragraphs. Grammar mistakes are ok. The ALTA writing test is completed in 1 hour.

Listening Assessment

The ALTA Listening Assessment is an interview by telephone with a native speaker, which will be scheduled at your school after we receive writing scores. The listening test is scheduled for 30 minutes during the school day. 

Custom tests can be requested if a student's language is not available through STAMP or ALTA.

Contacts

Peter Lamb

PHONE: 253-931-4950