Supporting New Teachers. A How-to Guide for Leaders

By Lynn F. Howard

Fifty percent of new teachers leave within the first five years. Why? Exiting teachers say lack of support from the administration, specifically the principal, causes them to quit. If leadership makes the difference in keeping new talent, get this guide to stop the new teacher exodus.

Learn what to do and how to do it through a realistic look at: 

• Stories From the Field -- features common challenges and practical strategies
• Administrator’s Role -- frames solutions within job function, current trends and research-based practices
• Self-Reflection -- guides action planning with checklists and worksheets