Just as the pool of qualified teacher applicants is shrinking and attrition rates are soaring, new standards are making entry into the teaching profession more difficult. Make sure your school system doesn't get caught in the crunch by implementing the approach from this visionary guide.Daniel A. Heller describes a top-to-bottom overhaul that includes* Preservice education based on partnerships between public schools and higher education* Induction programs that employ a mentoring process and support groups* Hiring and interview strategies that reflect the school's vision and philosophy* Inservice programming that creates a dynamic and exciting professional environment* Retention practices that emphasize ongoing supervision and job-embedded professional development