Serena is having a difficult time learning and understanding English at school. Everyone in her house speaks Spanish and has only a low level of English proficiency. When Serena's parents ask the teacher for advice, she should:
a. Tell the family that, without their support, there is little hope of Serena succeeding in school.
b. Ask the family to stop speaking Spanish at home as this is probably confusing to her.
c. Assure the family that skill in one language supports and complements the other, and encourage them to use both languages when they can.
d. Remind the family that they are in the United States now and must learn English.
C
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