Tom Hierck, from the Leadership and Learning Center, returned on Oct. 15-16 to continue our work with implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). On Monday, Tom and Keith Beamon facilitated a workshop for principals and assistant principals on how they can lead implementation of the CCSS. On Tuesday, many instructional leaders in our districts who had worked with Tom before, returned to check in on the progress that they are making. Much of the day also focused on upcoming changes in assessment and implications for classroom teachers.