Launch of CEALT- 'Community of EAL Teachers'

We are delighted to be launching the new MIC, PRIMARY CEALT - Community of EAL Teachers.

CEALT is a professional learning community dedicated to empowering primary teachers to support learners of English as an Additional Language through collaboration, innovation, and shared practice.  

Drawing on the six-year TEAL Project in association with the Curriculum Development Unit, MIC and Oscailt Schools Network, Limerick, CEALT aims to expand further and strengthen EAL teacher leadership, foster professional dialogue, and create a sustainable network across primary schools, higher education, and support agencies, as documented in the MIC press release last semester: https://www.mic.ul.ie/news/2025/teal-project-marks-six-years-of-success-at-mic

Grounded in the principles of plurilingual education, CEALT values the diverse linguistic and cultural identities of learners, aiming to promote inclusive pedagogies and advocates for approaches that see multilingualism as an asset in the classroom.

Register here to join CEALT: CEALT registration form

Our first face-to-face event will be the official launch of this new professional learning community ‘CEALT’,  by Professor Dermot Nestor, President, MIC on Friday 21st November, 10am-1:30pm, here in Limerick Education Support Centre. We are also be delighted that our guest speaker on the day, is Annie Asgard who will give a presentation on 'Whole School Collaboration and Planning for EAL'.

Register here to attend the launch: https://forms.office.com/e/wk1z1SqxZP?origin=lprLink or go to QR code below:

Note: While there is no substitute cover for the 3 face-to-face meetings scheduled for this year, there has been a large expression of interest to date and places are limited, so don't miss out!

A light lunch will be provided by the Limerick Education Support Centre. 

Please also follow CEALT on our new Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO0Jh7BDJEV/?igsh=NTFlN3NmenR3eXJi