How well does the special education and subject area teacher work together? Is it painful with contention or well planned with equal input. Is the focus really on the students? Making sure all students get the opportunity to access the very best of a school system is imperative to the success of the relationship of both parties. Most students with learning disabilities share the same learning environment with all students. It takes collaboration with special education and subject area teachers to plan out an effective strategy for students. A part of the planning includes the general education teachers understanding of Adaptations, Accommodations and Modifications. Bringing clarity to these areas puts instruction and the curriculum into perspective for general education teachers.