Communication with colleagues, parents, students, and communities at large is crucial to school success, yet the modes of communication have become so vast and so easy that true communication has become diluted, and may even be considered a lost art. Even though there are thousands of ways an educator can communicate, have you ever wondered what the pillars of effective communication are? Come join this session to learn about and brainstorm how educators can communicate in ways that bring out the best in others. We’ll look at case studies, talk through “bedside manner,” and also analyze strategies from some of the best communicators.