As the hub of English language learning in Montgomery County, MCAEL maintains and builds the complex

system that meets many types of learner and program needs, providing a range of educational opportunities.

 2024 - 2026 MCAEL

 Strategic Plan

 2024 - 2026 MCAEL

 Strategic Plan

 2024 - 2026 MCAEL

 Strategic Plan

English language learning broadens access to education, jobs, and essential resources, furthering participation in the community and fostering equity.

English language learning broadens access to education, jobs, and essential resources, furthering participation in the community and fostering equity.

MCAEL's Mission: We strengthen and build adult English language learning programs and instruction to further individual and family success at work, school, and in the community.

MCAEL's Mission: We strengthen and build adult English language learning programs and instruction to further individual and family success at work, school, and in the community.

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Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe
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Sands of Time

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Beyond Boundaries

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MCAEL's 2024-2026 Strategic Plan is founded in our belief that all English language learners should have easy access to high-quality, culturally responsive English language programs.

  STRATEGIC PRIORITIES


  1. The coalition’s programs are equipped to provide culturally responsive, learner-centered instruction & reduce barriers to participation.
  2. Adults in underrepresented communities have access to instruction and participate at rates similar to learners in other communities.
  3. MCAEL is the recognized resource and advocate for English language learning and teaching.
  4. Our practices and programs support our internal equity goals & the equity goals of the coalition.

CORNERSTONE #1: COALITION

  • Professional development
  • Diverse connected network



CORNERSTONE #2: LEARNERS

  • High-quality instruction
  • Learner-centered programming

CORNERSTONE #3: COMMUNITY

  • Programs & resources to serve residents, businesses, & organizations
  • Connected, engaged learners



CORNERSTONE #4: EQUITY

  • Culturally responsive
  • Accessible & welcoming to all

CORNERSTONE #1: COALITION

  • Professional development
  • Diverse connected network



CORNERSTONE #2: LEARNERS

  • High-quality instruction
  • Learner-centered programming

CORNERSTONE #3: COMMUNITY

  • Programs & resources to serve residents, businesses, & organizations
  • Connected, engaged learners


CORNERSTONE #4: EQUITY

  • Culturally responsive
  • Accessible & welcoming to all