For a special education student to be successful and reach their true potential, it requires a collaborative effort between the special education teacher and the general education teacher. Both teachers must understand each student's unique disability and academic needs. Both teachers play a critical role by participating as part of the IEP team, providing professional input and best practices to develop the student's IEP, which will provide all stakeholders in the child's education with accommodations and modifications for the child with special needs be successful in your training.