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Our Stories of Success

The impact of MCAEL’s work is evident at multiple levels. Click on the boxes below to read about the exponential impact of our work .

Program Success

MCAEL helps ESOL programs succeed

In 2017, Asbury Methodist Village (AMV) a leading continuing care retirement community in Montgomery County, introduced an eight-week pilot program for its housekeeping associates. With guidance from MCAEL, AMV set up this...

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An Instructor's Perspective

MCAEL gets an instructors point of view

Working in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system, Lori Dodson realized that she could have a great impact on children and families by teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

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Distant Learning

Learning with MCAEL During a Pandemic

Akuavi made significant progress in language learning, becoming more confident in her speaking and in her ability to understand and use more complex grammar. Thanks to the online format, Akuavi did not need to find childcare for her small children, thus allowing her to attend the class more easily. She also did not have to deal with fears related to her health and contracting COVID-19. The online format provided more benefit to Akuavi than she and her teachers expected. 

Program Success

MCAEL helps ESOL programs succeed

In 2017, Asbury Methodist Village (AMV) a leading continuing care retirement community in Montgomery County, introduced an eight-week pilot program for its housekeeping associates. With guidance from MCAEL, AMV set up this...

Read More →

An Instructor's Perspective

MCAEL gets an instructors point of view

Working in the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system, Lori Dodson realized that she could have a great impact on children and families by teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Read More →

Distant Learning

Learning with MCAEL During a Pandemic

Akuavi made significant progress in language learning, becoming more confident in her speaking and in her ability to understand and use more complex grammar. Thanks to the online format, Akuavi did not need to find childcare for her small children, thus allowing her to attend the class more easily. She also did not have to deal with fears related to her health and contracting COVID-19. The online format provided more benefit to Akuavi than she and her teachers expected. 

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