In a triadic consultation, who are the participants?

• A. The consultant, the consultee, and the client
• B. The consultant, the administrator, and the client
• C. The consultant, the teacher, and the parent
• D. The consultee, the client, and the school board

Answer: (A)

Triadic consultation centers on three participants: the consultant (the person who provides expertise and guidance), the consultee (the person who brings the problem and implements the strategies), and the client (the person the service is meant to help). In education, this often looks like a school specialist or psychologist (consultant) working with a teacher (consultee) to support a student (client). This setup keeps the focus on translating professional advice into practical help for the person in need, with clear roles: who offers expertise, who applies the ideas, and who benefits from the outcomes. The other configurations involve roles that aren’t part of the standard triadic structure, such as including an administrator or a school board, which shifts the dynamic away from the three primary participants.