Developing highly qualified teachers : a handbook for school leaders

Learn how to hire, develop, and retain highly qualified teachers. Developing Highly Qualified Teachers answers the questions "what is quality teaching" and "how is quality teaching achieved." The authors include strategies for: - quality induction programs; - working with marginal teachers; - using self-directed development for quality teachers; - using cooperative development for quality teachers; - working with mentors; - linking staff development with teacher development. Addressing the NCLB guidelines, this book will help you develop a strong faculty of highly qualified teachers.