1. STAMP

2. History STAMP is an exam developed by CASLS (Center for Applied Second Language Studies) at the University of Oregon. Avant Solutions. CASLS research. They don’t have a direct relationship with ACTFL but the use the ACTFL benchmarks.

3. Versions STAMP, STAMP 4S and Placement Classic STAMP (up to 3 skills) STAMP 4S or just STAMP Placement (all 4 skills/domains-shorter version) Other products: STAMP 4Se, NOELLA, CAP

4. More on STAMP Each skill is assessed and given a score, based on ACTFL levels (novice, intermediate, advance and superior). Then, the scores are averaged and an overall score is given to the students.

5. “They are Generic --they suggest types of curricular experiences needed to enable students to achieve the goals of the standards. They are general guidelines intended to be used with state and local standards and curriculum frameworks to make them useable for the classroom teacher.” “CASLS designed STAMP to help language teachers and programs evaluate the proficiency of their students for the purpose of improving instruction.”

6. More on STAMP Assessment for the 4 skills is available for Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese and Spanish. German and Italian: classic STAMP, reading, writing and speaking. Immediate results for reading and listening. Writing and speaking are graded by certified raters sent back within 3-4 business days.

7. Pricing SINGLE DISTRICT Volume Price Scales Description Up to 49 =>50 =>100=>500=>1000=>2,500 STAMP 4S$25.00$20.00$17.50$15.75$14.88 $14.00

8. In use University of Minnesota: to screen students Soka University of America (SUA), California: for placement and as a pre and post assessment The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University): for placement:

9. STAMP Borough of Manhattan CC California State USB Colorado College Colombia College Washington State University University of Texas University of Richmond University of South Carolina Southern Connecticut State University Framingham State University

10. PLACEMENT University of Utah California State USB Boston University Lane Community College University of Texas University of San Francisco University of Northern Colorado American School in London Stony Brook SUNY (see success story on website) Pacific University Maggie L. Walker Governors School

12. Webinars Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET) Wed. before our first observation. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:00 PM PT (3:00 PM ET)

13. Avant Assessment’s Page http://avantassessment.com/education Link for Sample Test http://www.avantassessment.com/stamp_4s_sa mple_test_for_educators_interested_in_placem ent CASLS’ FAQs page http://casls.uoregon.edu/pages/tools/faq.php