1. CMETB ESOL Project ALOA AGM 2019
Sharing our Success: Celebrating 20 years of ALOA

2. CMETB ESOL Service
“Providing quality English Language training to new communities in Ireland”

3. The ESOL Journey – ‘The CMETB Way”
Registration & Initial Assessment
Streaming
Progression
Mainstreaming

4. The ESOL Journey – ‘The CMETB Way”
Registration & Initial Assessment
Streaming
Progression
Mainstreaming

5. Registration and Initial Assessment
Completion of PLSS Expression of Interest Form
(Piloting completion of PLSS Learner Registration Form at Registration)
Completion of CMETB ESOL Initial Assessment Tool
CEFRL Benchmarked
Based on ESOL Scotland model
3 versions available – Standard, ESOL Literacy & Skills For Work
Detailed Handbook to accompany Initial Assessment

6. The ESOL Journey – ‘The CMETB Way”
Registration & Initial Assessment
Streaming
Progression
Mainstreaming

7. Streaming
Learners are streamed to the most appropriate level based on the assessment results. The following courses are currently offered through CMETB ESOL Service:
ESOL Beginners
ESOL Elementary
QQI Level 3
Reading/Writing/Listening & Speaking QQI Level 2
ESOL Pre-Level 4 Bridging Programme (+ Setting Learning Goals/Computer Skills/Using Technology QQI Level 2)
Mainstream Literacy Programmes at QQI Level 3 and/or 4 (‘Linkage Programme’)

8. The ESOL Journey – ‘The CMETB Way”
Registration & Initial Assessment
Streaming
Progression
Mainstreaming

9. CMETB ESOL Progression Map

10. The ESOL Journey – ‘The CMETB Way”
Registration & Initial Assessment
Streaming
Progression
Mainstreaming

11. Mainstreaming & Other Provision
Relevant modules at QQI Levels 3, 4 or 5
ESOL Primary Schools Programme – Targeted at local Primary Schools through the Home School Liaison Officers and run under Family Learning
‘World of Work’ – Integrated, multi-agency Programme:
CMETB ESOL Service
CMETB Adult Education Guidance and Information Service
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG (SICAP Programme)
‘Failte Isteach’ (Third Age Ireland)

12. Other Initiatives – Skills For Work/ Workplace English
Strong links with Regional Skills For Work Co-Ordinator on delivery of Workplace Language Support Programme and/or Preparation/Bridging Programmes:

13. Coming Soon
City & Guilds Certificate in English for Business Communication (EBC) Levels 1 and 2

14. Promotions Available in: English Polish Lithuanian Latvian Russian
Romanian
Arabic
ESOL Services Brochure

15. Further Information
Michael Donohoe FET Co-Ordinator Cavan and Monaghan ETB (047) 30888