A non-experimental study was conducted to examine the perceived administrative support needs of alternatively certified teachers and determine their impact on teacher retention. The study sought to identify the most valued administrative support needs of alternatively-certified teachers; to compare those needs by gender and tier teaching level; and to compare actual support needs to perceptions of those needs being met at the school level. Findings indicated that emotional support is the most valued support need of alternatively-certified teachers. Elementary teachers valued informational support more than high school teachers. No statistical significance was found between administrative support need received and teachers' likelihood to leave the teaching profession or their current schools. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]