Impact

    MCAEL’s efforts create lasting results for both learners and Montgomery County residents, businesses and schools.

    Communities across the United States are being reshaped by demographic change. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) instruction has been shown to have a positive impact on individuals, families, and the larger community which includes both immigrants and long-time residents. Through Capacity Building and Public Engagement the MCAEL network is able to support instructors and learners to create strong communities.

    How We Meet the Need

    In Montgomery County the need for English language learning opportunities is great.

    Approximately 35% (350,000) of the household population (ages 5 and older) speak a language other than English. These reports give an overview of the landscape of ESOL in the county and how the coalition of providers is meeting the need.

    Quality Instruction

    FY20 MCAEL convened 6 provider meetings & 10 instructor workshops for instructors and providers to network, collaborate, share resources.

    • Provided 64 hrs of professional development (pre-covid) and 13 hrs of online trainings/meetings/workshop during the Covid period (Mar-Jun).
    • Served/connected 463 individuals (staff & instructors) within 43 organizations.

    Increasing Access

    From FY2007 to FY2019, the MCAEL Grant Program has supported a total of 50 programs many with continuing funding year to year.

     

    FY2020 MCAEL:

    • Awarded $1,260,000 in grant funding.
    • Supported 537 classes including 218 online classes offered after mid-march 2020.
    • Served 4,778 unique learners

    Quality Instruction

    FY20 MCAEL convened 6 provider meetings & 10 instructor workshops for instructors and providers to network, collaborate, share resources.

    • Provided 64 hrs of professional development (pre-covid) and 13 hrs of online trainings/meetings/workshop during the Covid period (Mar-Jun).
    • Served/connected 463 individuals (staff & instructors) within 43 organizations.
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