Retention for a Change
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| ISBN13: | 9781475858839 |
| ISBN10: | 1475858833 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 132 pages |
| Size: | 206x142x10 mm |
| Weight: | 181 g |
| Language: | English |
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In Retention for a Change, we give precise strategies for motivating, inspiring, and energizing a staff.
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.
Once again, Joe, T.J., and Salome have written another great book! Their ability to address major issues in a practical manner is both refreshing and appreciated. As a superintendent, one of my responsibilities is to find and retain talented people in our district. This book provides great content and strategies that are applicable for all school leaders. Take the next step to improving your district and make Retention for a Change your next read.
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
