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STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency)
The Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency is offered through Avant Assessment. Currently, it is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional Characters), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Russian.
STAMP Sample test: https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests#4S_Sample
STAMP Benchmarks and Rubrics Guide: https://avantassessment.com/stamp4s/benchmarks-rubric-guide
STAMP Test Taker Guide: https://avantassessment.com/stamp4s/test-taker-guide
STAMP Test Purpose
Students meeting STAMP test requirements will earn 2.0 World Language Credit and may gain SEAL of Biliteracy:
World Language Competency Credit
How do students earn World Language competency credit?
Students who score Intermediate-Mid or higher on all components of the STAMP exam will earn 2.0 credits of world language high school credit.
Pasco School District offers World Language Testing in a variety of languages to demonstrate your proficiency and earn credit. The STAMP exam is computer based and includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking; a score of “intermediate-mid” on each part of the exam is required to earn credit.
What is the Seal of Biliteracy?The Washington State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages in addition to English.
The Seal formally recognizes students that demonstrate:
Proficiency in English
- Passed ELA state assessment.
- Met ELA graduation requirements.
Proficiency in a language other than English, demonstrated by:
- Earning a score rating of Intermediate-Mid or higher on all portions of STAMP exam.
- Earning a 3 or higher on the AP Language Exam.
Who is eligible for the Seal?
Any student who meets the above criteria automatically earns the Seal of Biliteracy. Students in the following groups are encouraged to sign up for the qualifying exams:
- Heritage Speakers who meet the criteria.
- Students who have lived abroad and acquired reading, writing, and speaking skills in a language other than English
- Students who have learned a language in a coursework environment who meet the requirements.
How will these students be recognized?
- Marked on student’s transcript.
- Presentation of Certificate of Achievement with the WA State Seal of Biliteracy
Where can I learn more?
- For more information and to register for the STAMP exam: Click Here
- For more information on the Washington Seal of Biliteracy: OSPI WA Seal of Biliteracy
- For more information on the Washington World Language competency credits: OSPI- World Language Competency Credit
STAMP Test Schedule and Registration
Pasco High School will be offering STAMP testing opportunities on the following secondary early release dates:
January 18, 2023 (Registration for this exam is closed now)
February 15, 2023
April 19, 2023
May 17, 2023
To register for testing dates at Pasco High School: Click Here
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