This report describes some of the current efforts to improve teacher quality in the southeastern U.S.states. It speaks to the importance of states informing each other in crafting their efforts to create more coherent systems of teacher development linked to improving student achievement, asserting that everything that must be done to ensure that every child has a competent, caring, and qualified teacher is being done in part, somewhere. Moreover, each state has current efforts that are helpful to other states in the region as they press forward on their teacher quality agendas. An introductory section looks at: the promise of systemwide teacher development; the need for more policy work; standards and accountability are not enough; ensuring that all teachers meet high standards and can help all students learn; what teaching quality means; and promising developments in the southeast. The next section presents six focus areas for professional development (data collection to support policy intervention, recruitment, teacher preparation, initial licensure, induction, and professional development). The next section examines overarching reform efforts through legislation and policy development and collaboration across entities. Two appendixes offer online resources and updates on teacher quality initiatives in 10 states. (SM)