Part one of the proficiency series by Brandee Mau from Avant. In this interactive session, participants will take a deeper dive into a powerful proficiency analogy, explore real student language samples, and engage in a consensus protocol to build a shared understanding of proficiency levels. By grounding the discussion in the Avant Proficiency Rubric, educators will sharpen their ability to identify performance characteristics, align expectations, and design instruction that targets meaningful growth. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours.