The goal of talent management systems is to recruit, prepare, select, place, induct, develop, compensate, and retain educators with the desired competencies to achieve the organization's vision for instructional quality. Strong alignment of talent management policies and practices is essential to achieve that goal. The purpose of this workbook is to provide state education agencies (SEAs) with an eight-step process to align talent management practices. This workbook provides an overview of the eight steps and processes to assess the alignment of talent management policies and practices across multiple state-level programs and initiatives. Each step begins with a set of instructions, followed by some tips and an activity for state teams to engage in as small groups. Additional resources are provided for teams looking for a deeper dive into the material.