The quality of the classroom teacher is the single most important factor in predicting student success, yet schools struggle to retain the high-quality teachers who are essential to student achievement. Addressing the alarmingly high rate of teacher burnout and job turnover, this guide offers practical advice to educators who wish to increase teacher satisfaction and performance. Founded on the strength-based approach of Developmental Assets, this book advocates collegiality and strong relationships between teachers and administrators—a refreshing alternative to the adversarial roles these two groups often play. The accompanying CD-ROM includes reproducible forms and other tools for making these efforts.
