Having a well-qualified, effective teacher in every classroom is a cornerstone of current educational reforms. Clearly, retaining these effective teachers is critical to achieving this goal. This brief presents a strategic accountability approach to managing teacher talent retention and turnover. The brief begins with an overview of a strategic approach to address teacher turnover and reviews the literature that underscores the importance of teacher retention. The brief then discusses actions Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grantees need to take to actively track teacher retention, mobility and turnover.