Conference
Preconference Luncheon Keynote Session
All preconference session attendees are invited to attend the preconference luncheon keynote session.
Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards
Susan Pimentel, Lead Writer, Common Core State Standards for ELA/Literacy
Susan Pimentel has spearheaded education reform initiatives throughout the country for nearly 30 years. She guided a 14-state working group in creating curriculum, improving instruction and enhancing learner outcomes for ED’s Adult Education Content Standards Warehouse project. Before her work as lead writer of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy, Pimentel was a chief architect of the American Diploma Project Benchmarks designed to close the gap between high school demands and postsecondary expectations. She holds a bachelor of science in early childhood education and a law degree from Cornell University.