Full Description
In Retention for a Change, we give precise strategies for motivating, inspiring, and energizing a staff. The goal is to make your school a place of success for everyone. Teacher retention is a huge issue that continues to grow, and we believe that this book is one-of-a-kind in that it tackles a tough topic with practical solutions.
Contents
Foreword by Starr Sackstein
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Retaining Your Best Teachers
Pembroke High School
Chapter One: Learning to Lift
The Retention Accelerators
The Right Resources
Career Development
Deeper Dive: Teacher Titles, Pay Scales, and Micro-Credentialing
Chapter One Guiding Questions
Chapter Two: Intrinsic Empowerment
Practitioner Spotlight: Amy Fast
Motivation at Work
Discretionary Effort
Celebrations
Technical Tip: A Model for Specific Praise
Chapter Two Guiding Questions
Chapter Three: Dealing with the Depths of Despair
Practitioner Spotlight: Basil Marin
Inspiration at Work
Happiness
Purpose
Technical Tip: Dogs and Lizards and Monkeys, Oh, My!
Chapter Three Guiding Questions
Chapter Four: Talent + Enthusiasm
Practitioner Spotlight: Jessica Grant
Energy at Work
Delegation
Modeling
Technical Tip: OWN IT
Chapter Four Guiding Questions
Chapter Five: Accelerated Acclimation for New Teachers
New Hire Support
Onboarding
Day One
Leadership Team Activity--Accelerated School Acclimation Program (A.S.A.P.)
Standing Out--What Ownership Looks Like in Action--Angela Socorso
Chapter Five Guiding Questions
Chapter Six: Quality Mentors
Mentoring Programs
Assigning the Right People
Ongoing Support
Leadership Team Activity--Mentoring Teams
Standing Out--What Commitment Looks Like in Action--Candice Inniss
Chapter Six Guiding Questions
Chapter Seven: Conclusion--Cultivating a Membership Mentality
