Susan Gendron / Implementing the Common Core, PART 2 - administrators' session

What are the first steps for administrative leadership in implementing the Common Core? What are the long-term implications and the need for organizational change, staff support and other challenges? Susan Gendron will be talking about these questions and others that she has explored in her current leadership roles in relation to the Common Core State Standards. Sue Gendron served as Commissioner of Education for the state of Maine from March 13, 2003 until May 1, 2010 when she stepped down to assume the role of Policy Coordinator for the SMARTER Balance Assessment Consortium. In this role she assisted 31 states in preparing an innovative integrated proposal that is built upon an integrated balanced system for curriculum, assessment, instruction and educator development. On June 1, 2010 she was named a Senior Fellow for the International Center for Leadership in Education. In her role at the International Center, Sue leads a team of former state commissioners/superintendents to provide coaching and executive training and support to state education leaders and their staffs. She also leads the International Center's consulting services to local districts and state education departments for development of comprehensive assessment systems and 21st century-based technology plans.
This session is designed for the following invitees:
Superintendents
Principals
Curriculum Coordinators
Special Education / Services Directors
Others as designated by superintendents, but limited to our region of 12 supervisory unions