Retention for a Change

Dr. Joseph Jones? is the Superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District in Delaware. Joe is a former high school social studies teacher, assistant principal, and principal.Dr. Salome Thomas-EL? has been a teacher and principal in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE since 1987. He is currently the Head of School at Thomas Edison Public Charter School in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Thomas J. Vari ?is the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and District Operations in the Appoquinimink School District in Delaware. He is a former middle school assistant principal and principal and former high school English teacher and department chair.

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 PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionRetaining Your Best Teachers Pembroke High School Chapter One: Learning to LiftThe Retention Accelerators The Right ResourcesCareer Development Deeper Dive: Teacher Titles, Pay Scales, and Micro-Credentialing Chapter One Guiding Questions Chapter Two: Intrinsic EmpowermentPractitioner Spotlight: Amy FastMotivation at WorkDiscretionary Effort CelebrationsTechnical Tip: A Model for Specific Praise Chapter Two Guiding Questions Chapter Three: Dealing with the Depths of DespairPractitioner Spotlight: Basil MarinInspiration at WorkHappiness Purpose Technical Tip: Dogs and Lizards and Monkeys, Oh, My! Chapter Three Guiding Questions Chapter Four: Talent + EnthusiasmPractitioner Spotlight: Jessica Grant Energy at WorkDelegationModeling Technical Tip: OWN ITChapter Four Guiding QuestionsChapter Five: Accelerated Acclimation for New TeachersNew Hire SupportOnboarding Day OneLeadership 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 MentorsMentoring 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 QuestionsChapter Seven: Conclusion--Cultivating a Membership Mentality