A new special education teacher will soon begin working with a class of high school students who have emotional impairments. Several of the students have a significant history of physical aggression. Which of the following steps would be most important for the teacher to take in preparing for the upcoming school year?

• A. Request that a full-time aide be assigned to the class specifically to monitor students' behavior
• B. Collaborate with other team members to establish a crisis intervention plan
• C. Meet with the class before the school year begins to discuss classroom expectations
• D. Read recent journal articles regarding the use of behavior management techniques

Answer: (B)