Abraham's English As A New Language

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Sara Galica, Abraham’s English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, sees Abraham daily. Mrs. Galica states that Abraham has a positive attitude towards learning. He is actively engaged in class discussions, especially when the topic involves learning about nature and wildlife. He always works well with others and is cooperative. According to Mrs. Galica, Abraham has made steady progress this year, however, he is below grade level in reading and writing. He requires assistance with writing and staying on task with assignments that are more challenging for him.

Additionally, Lisa Hunter, Abraham’s ENL teacher, sees Abraham three days per six day cycle since January 2016. Although Mrs. Hunter notices that Abraham always has a smile on his face during

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