TO:
All Administrators
All Counselors
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Director of Teaching and Learning
Kaye Rizzuto, World Language and DLI Consultant
This year, the district will pilot fully funding all STAMP tests required for students to be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy. The STAMP test will now be the end-of-year assessment for all world language courses in Jordan District and will be used to help seniors qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy.
Key Details:
All world language students: District will pay for the STAMP Speaking and Listening tests (replacing AAPPL Speaking/Listening, previously funded).
Seniors in level 3 or higher: District will also pay for the STAMP Reading and Writing exams to determine Seal of Biliteracy eligibility.
ML (Multilingual Learner) seniors: District will pay for the full STAMP assessment in students’ heritage languages to support Seal of Biliteracy qualification.
ASL students: STAMP ASL test will be fully funded.
Note: One requirement for the Seal of Biliteracy is high school graduation, which is why the district is focusing additional support on seniors.
New for 2025–26: The STAMP test will be used as the world language end-of-year assessment districtwide.
Action Required:
Teachers intending to administer the STAMP test must complete the intent form by January 30 so the district can begin the rostering process.
Teachers will administer the assessment in their classes. The following virtual training sessions are being offered by the assessment department for the STAMP test and a link will be emailed to teachers::
Friday, January 30th @ 8:00 am
Friday, February 20th @ 8:00 am
Please share these changes with your staff. For questions, contact Kaye Rizzuto, kaye.rizzuto@jordandistrict.org