Building a Better Bridge

An Educator’S Guide to Improving Communication with Students and Parents

This book is written with the hope of teaching anyone how to communicate effectively with students and parents in schools. Throughout its seven chapters you will learn how small phrases can create appropriate and productive dialogue between educators, students, and parents regardless of how challenging the topic of discussion might be. Each chapter ends by suggesting to the reader purposeful and practical actions that can be implemented immediately. Educators who are looking to improve their ability to communicate effectively and strengthen their relationships with students, parents, and coworkers will benefit tremendously from reading this book.