Ofelia

=Ofelia and Mr. Walsh= Soltero, Chapter 4, p. 110-111 Application #2, p. 153

Lisa, Laura, and Lisa discussed the following possible alternatives:
 * The teacher should raise the bar for Ofelia in small increments.
 * If you're advocating for your school, you should advocate for all students, not just ELL students. These practices would be good for all students.
 * Her family might have needed help, too, and the environment in school should be more inviting. Ofelia and her family needed more wrap-around services, not just academic help.
 * There's an ELL parent in Andover whose English is limited but she is volunteering in school because she feels comfortable there.
 * Mr. Walsh never should have compared Ofelia to Galina. Under different circumstances, they could have been friends, or perhaps Galina could have helped Ofelia.
 * Administration should have been aware of Ofelia and offered Mr. Walsh help. Conversely, Mr. Walsh should have asked for support from the school psychologist or guidance.