Correct Response: A. A school setting can often feel like an intimidating place for the families of English language learners, so meeting a student's family in a familiar setting, such as their home or a community center, can be an effective strategy for facilitating the initial contact with a student's family. B is incorrect because this strategy does not help bridge the cultural and communication gap between the school and the student's family. C is incorrect because this strategy is more likely to exacerbate the situation by further intimidating or alienating the family. D is incorrect because, although conducting research about the student's first language and home culture may be of some benefit, this strategy does not necessarily provide insight about this particular student's situation or help establish communication between the teacher and the student's family.
