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    Chapter 2: Mission Development

      Fundamental Considerations Chapter 2

       

      Why is it important to be clear on my mission? (Beyond “teaching English”)

      ► Your mission states your basic principles for what your program aspires to be, and it will guide the rest of your goals in the program as well as the locations, times, etc. of your classes. 

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      Mission Development

      For your program mission, the question to start with is a basic one: what is it you want your program to accomplish? These are a few examples, but you (and your team) can certainly come up with more! Is it to provide free classes to help immigrant students to prepare for jobs? Or specific jobs, like childcare? Do you want to focus on basic communication, conversational skills? Or help them with reading? Or all the skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening? Who do you want to serve? How does it fit into the mission of your larger organization (if you have one)? How will it meet the needs of the community?

      • The statement is usually just a sentence or two, shows your passion, and may all be in the present simple tense.
      • Below are some examples of mission statements from community-based ESOL programs within the MCAEL network:

       

       

       

       

      Sample Mission Statements
    • The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant Program 

      seeks to provide lifelong learning opportunities to adults who are in need of language and literacy skills in order to fulfill their roles as family members, workers, and active community participants.  We strive to provide the best quality education possible to all learners, and will do this regardless of race, religion, marital status, disability, sexual preference, or national origin. Our goal is to help our learners help themselves by accomplishing whatever objectives they set for themselves.
    • Community Reach’s Language Outreach Program (LOP)

      English Language and Literacy classes to non-English speaking adult provides residents of Montgomery County. LOP’s goal is to aid our learners’ successful daily living in the community and to improve employment and educational prospects. This supports Community Reach’s overall mission of helping our clients achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
    • The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) Adult  English Literacy Program

      is designed to help Chinese immigrants become more self-reliant and confident, and to better integrate into American society.