When planning accommodations for a student with a language barrier, which participants should be involved to ensure the plan addresses the student's needs?

• A. including only the classroom teacher
• B. including the student and the general education teacher
• C. excluding the student's parents to avoid conflicts
• D. meeting only with the school counselor

Answer: (B)

Collaborative planning with the student and the general education teacher ensures the accommodations are tailored and workable in the classroom. The student provides input on what helps them learn and what wording or supports feel most understandable, while the general education teacher can design and implement strategies directly in everyday instruction. This pairing makes the plan practical, monitors progress, and allows for timely adjustments.

Involving only the classroom teacher misses the student’s voice and agency, and excluding parents overlooks home language context and outside supports that can reinforce what happens at school. Meeting with just the school counselor focuses on guidance rather than instructional implementation. So, the combination of the student and the general education teacher offers the most effective, actionable path to address the language barrier.