STAMP Guides for Testing Coordinators
Getting Started Guide
Successful delivery of an Avant STAMP assessment typically involves people in the following roles:
- Primary Testing Coordinator
- Network/IT Coordinator
- Teachers or Proctors
- Test Takers
- Avant Support Representative
Primary Testing Coordinator
Network/IT Coordinator
Teachers or Proctors
Test Takers
Avant Support
Primary Testing Coordinator
Testing Coordinator The testing coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and overall coordinator for the testing. Responsibilities include: Step 1. Place Your Order Testing coordinators will work with an Avant account manager to identify the following and place the order: You will receive a set-up form from your account manager. Complete your set-up form and provide the following information prior to the returning it to Avant Assessment: Three variations of proctor/results logins are available, with different access levels for each. Contact your account manager if you would like to set up district or school level account logins. The Avant STAMP Proctor/Results Login can be used to: A. Review information available on these pages: B. Determine how your organization will use the Login Name field (a required field on the Login Page) and provide instruction to Teachers and Proctors. Login Name refers to an identifier to be used by your organization. Every test taker must have a unique Login Name. The test taker will need to remember their Login Name to resume an “IN PROGRESS” test. C. Determine your testing schedule and make lab arrangements. Laptops in classrooms may be used for testing if lab time is unavailable. Test takers can take the test in the same room. We suggest taking the following steps to insure the best testing experience: STAMP test takers: Use headphones/microphones for the Listening and Speaking sections so the ambient sounds are not distracting. STAMP for ASL test takers: Arrange the room with ample separation between test takers. Use visual barriers to avoid distraction and misconduct. Test takers must keep their hands and face within the frame of the camera. Lighting should allow the face to be clearly visible with light in front of the test taker and no windows behind which creates a silhouette effect. Use of face masks that hide facial expressions will result in a lower proficiency rating. Ensure that test takers have enough time to complete the assessment. Each Avant STAMP test must be completed within 90 days of the start date. Resets and retakes are not allowed after 90 days of starting the test. We highly recommend scheduling make-up exams and test completion time for test takers who may need more time than anticipated. See Testing Accommodations for more information. Avant will make every attempt to notify users of upcoming scheduled maintenance or other known interruptions to service. D. Ensure readiness by working with a Technology Representative E. Provide information to test takers: F. Provide support or arrange to support test takers with the following issues:
Step 2. Complete and Return Your Set-Up Form
Step 3. Receive Proctor/Results Logins
Step 4. Complete Test Preparation Steps
Step 4. Complete Test Preparation Steps
Network/IT Coordinator
Network/IT Coordinator
Network/IT Coordinator for your organization ensures that computers used for testing meet the technical requirements and have the necessary tools for testing. Responsibilities include:
Be familiar with the Avant Assessment Technology Guide and ensure that requirements are met.
Complete the preparation steps listed in the Avant Assessment Technology Guide, including configuring headsets and activating appropriate character sets, if testing in a character-based languages.
Teachers or Proctors
Teachers/Proctors
If a teacher/student/classroom relationship exists, teachers can learn about the test and help test takers do their best by completing the following tasks:
Be familiar with the Avant STAMP User Guides and Resources.
Take an Avant STAMP Sample Test.
(Teachers) Distribute the appropriate Test Taker Guide to students and discuss it with them.
Complete test proctoring preparation prior to testing day.
Perform day-of-test duties.
Test Takers
Test Takers
- Be familiar with with any instructions specific to your organization and testing (test window dates, your organization’s contact information)
- Be familiar with the contents of the Avant STAMP Test Taker Guide.
- Review the Benchmark & Rubric Guide
- Review the Power Up Guide
- Take an Avant STAMP Sample Test.
- Practice writing and speaking in your language of study.
Avant Support
Avant Support Representative
Provide training and documentation for Avant STAMP to Primary Testing Coordinators, Network/IT Coordinators, Teachers, Proctors, and Test Takers.
Provide email and phone support to Primary Testing Coordinators, Network/IT Coordinators, Teachers, and Proctors.
Avant support representatives are available for immediate testing support and can be reached via email or phone:
Email Avant Support
Phone: (888) 713-7887
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