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Retention for a Change

Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture

Joseph Jones; T.J. Vari and Salome Thomas-EL

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.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 132 • Trim: 6 x 8¾
978-1-4758-5882-2 • Hardback • April 2021 • $67.00 • (£52.00)
978-1-4758-5883-9 • Paperback • April 2021 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-4758-5884-6 • eBook • April 2021 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Education / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Education / Counseling / Career Development, Education / Professional Development, Education / Renewal and Retention

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.

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

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.


— Anthony V. Dent, superintendent, Medford Lakes School District


Retention for a Change is the book that leaders have been waiting to read to find the recipe for changing their school cultures. Attracting talented staff is a challenge for many school and district leaders, but retaining and supporting those staff members is one of our biggest obstacles. In this book, the authors have given us the tools to inspire, motivate, and energize our teams to new levels of commitment and success. I am sure they will inspire you.


— Neil Gupta, school district leader; national speaker; serves on the Board of Directors for ASCD


Building a strong team does not happen by accident. Amazing educators across the country pour their hearts and souls into helping their students each and every day. Retaining those amazing educators is important to our profession. As leaders, we need to make sure our teams feel valued. Talk to them, show them your appreciation and most of all, let them know you are there to support them every step of the way!


— Tara Desiderio, principal, Wescosville Elementary School


Retention for a Change is a practical guide to help school leaders with teachers who are either new to teaching or just new to the school. The book focuses on practitioners who use motivation, inspiration, and energy to build a culture in their schools that will retain novice teachers and new teachers to their buildings. Within the book, there are Technical Tips, Leadership Team Activities, and Guiding Questions for leaders to develop plans to transform their schools. It’s a dream!


— Evelyn Edney, principal, early college high school, Delaware State University


Every good educational leader recognizes that a school is only as good as the teachers who work there. Building a Winning Team is indeed, mission critical. But as Jones, Vari, and Thomas-EL remind us, “sustaining a winning team” is essential for our schools to thrive. That’s why this new book is so important. These authors draw upon research, the wisdom of practitioners in the field, as well as their own experiences to provide “critical tips and tools" for building the type of culture that not just attracts talented educators, but keeps them. Retention for a Change is not only for administrators, though; it’s for any educator who wants to be part of the solution -- anyone who wants to contribute to school cultures that energize and inspire.


— Danny Steele, educator, author,"Essential Truths for Principals", and speaker


Retention for a Change

Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture

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Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • 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.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 132 • Trim: 6 x 8¾
    978-1-4758-5882-2 • Hardback • April 2021 • $67.00 • (£52.00)
    978-1-4758-5883-9 • Paperback • April 2021 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-4758-5884-6 • eBook • April 2021 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Education / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Education / Counseling / Career Development, Education / Professional Development, Education / Renewal and Retention
Author
Author
  • 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.

Table of Contents
Table of 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

Reviews
Reviews
  • 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.


    — Anthony V. Dent, superintendent, Medford Lakes School District


    Retention for a Change is the book that leaders have been waiting to read to find the recipe for changing their school cultures. Attracting talented staff is a challenge for many school and district leaders, but retaining and supporting those staff members is one of our biggest obstacles. In this book, the authors have given us the tools to inspire, motivate, and energize our teams to new levels of commitment and success. I am sure they will inspire you.


    — Neil Gupta, school district leader; national speaker; serves on the Board of Directors for ASCD


    Building a strong team does not happen by accident. Amazing educators across the country pour their hearts and souls into helping their students each and every day. Retaining those amazing educators is important to our profession. As leaders, we need to make sure our teams feel valued. Talk to them, show them your appreciation and most of all, let them know you are there to support them every step of the way!


    — Tara Desiderio, principal, Wescosville Elementary School


    Retention for a Change is a practical guide to help school leaders with teachers who are either new to teaching or just new to the school. The book focuses on practitioners who use motivation, inspiration, and energy to build a culture in their schools that will retain novice teachers and new teachers to their buildings. Within the book, there are Technical Tips, Leadership Team Activities, and Guiding Questions for leaders to develop plans to transform their schools. It’s a dream!


    — Evelyn Edney, principal, early college high school, Delaware State University


    Every good educational leader recognizes that a school is only as good as the teachers who work there. Building a Winning Team is indeed, mission critical. But as Jones, Vari, and Thomas-EL remind us, “sustaining a winning team” is essential for our schools to thrive. That’s why this new book is so important. These authors draw upon research, the wisdom of practitioners in the field, as well as their own experiences to provide “critical tips and tools" for building the type of culture that not just attracts talented educators, but keeps them. Retention for a Change is not only for administrators, though; it’s for any educator who wants to be part of the solution -- anyone who wants to contribute to school cultures that energize and inspire.


    — Danny Steele, educator, author,"Essential Truths for Principals", and speaker


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