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Why do some schools have high levels of teacher turnover, but others don't? This powerful book explores the question of what makes a resilient teaching community in which teachers want to stay and thrive, uncovering the cohesiveness, continuity, community, and deep sense of belonging for adults and kids.
List of contents
Part 1: What Is a Resilient Teaching Community? 1. The Story of When Teachers Stay 2. Defining a Resilient Teaching Community
Part 2: The Visible and Supportive Leader: Actively Cultivating Resilient Teaching Communities 3. Visible Leaders Growing and Sustaining Resilient Teaching Communities 4. Build Trust 5. Forge a Community of Belonging 6. Provide Opportunities for Ongoing Professional Growth 7. Engage in Shared Decision-Making
Part 3: The Working Community 8. Foster a Collaborative Environment 9. Focus on Mission and Vision
Part 4: Obstacles, Impacts, and Reflections 10. Obstacles to Cultivating Resilient Teaching Communities 11. Impacts of Resilient Teaching Communities 12. Final Thoughts
About the author
Michelle Hughes, M.Ed, is a teacher-leader and writer with more than thirty years of teaching and leading in public and independent schools with diverse groups of learners. Certified by the Institute for the Habits of Mind, Michelle works with schools and teachers to integrate Habits of Mind into classroom practices. She is a writer on educational topics as well, and has written two books, described below, and maintains a blog, Inside Voices.
