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Principal for a Day is an opportunity for corporate executives to go “back to school”, work side by side, and foster dialogue with principals of Phoenix public and charter schools for one day.

Sponsored by: Merrill Lynch in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Valley Leadership, and the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission.

Registration

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GOAL

• Immerse business leaders in the public school environment.
• Increase awareness of educational issues and challenges.
• Provide a platform for lasting partnerships between business and schools.
• Enhance awareness of workplace skills necessary for students to succeed as adults.

Past participants have established long-term business partnerships with their schools that include mentoring, workplace readiness and leadership development programs. Many have contributed needed financial and technical support.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

• Executives submit registration to participate in the program.
• Participants are selected on a first come, first served basis.
• Executives are matched with a school principal and receive information about their partner in the program.
• You are responsible for contacting your school principal to select a date between November 17 and November 19, 2008 for you to spend the day at the school with them.
• Attend the Principal for a Day Luncheon on November 20, 2008 at the Arizona Biltmore.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration must be received by October 17, 2008 and can be submitted online at phoenix.gov/EMAIL/appprbus.html or sent by mail or fax to:

Youth and Education Commission
Phoenix City Hall
200 W. Washington St., 12th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1161
Fax: 602-534-3644

QUESTIONS?

To learn more, contact the Youth and Education Programs Office at 602-495-0314 or email youth@phoenix.gov.

Last modified on 10/31/2008 11:30:44