Why not improve your recruiting techniques and staff development strategies? Clement describes realistic yet simple hiring strategies ranging from performing the initial interviews to making the final hiring decision. She also outlines the importance of maintaining a continuing support structure for the entire faculty and illustrates strategies through case studies. An important tool for administrators, teachers, and other staff members involved in recruiting and retention.

Mary C. Clement, Ed.D., is an Education Professor at Berry College. She received a Master's degree from Illinois State University and a doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She directed the Beginning Teacher Program at Eastern Illinois University from 1991 to 1997.

Chapter 1 The Need for New Teachers
Chapter 2 Envisioning and Defining the New Position
Chapter 3 Advertising and Recruiting
Chapter 4 Reviewing and Evaluating Paperwork
Chapter 5 The All-Important Interview
Chapter 6 Group Interviews
Chapter 7 Portfolios, Videos, and Other Supporting Materials
Chapter 8 Final Decisions and Final Negotiations
Chapter 9 Problems of Beginning Teachers and the Need for Induction
Chapter 10 Orientation
Chapter 11 Support Seminars for Newly Hired Teachers
Chapter 12 Mentoring
Chapter 13 Rejuvinating All Faculty
Chapter 14 Action Timeline