Principal for a day

The Illinois Principals Association invites all members to participate in the “Principal for a Day” program.

• Register for the 2024 “Principal for a Day” program
• Send introductory messages and a personal invitation to local legislators through the IPA Action Center.

“Principal For A Day” provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State and Federal legislators. Participation in this program involves State and Federal legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit.

Contact Alison Maley, IPA Government & Public Relations Director, at 217-241-0595 for assistance in scheduling and coordination.

Invite Your State/Federal Legislators

• Use the IPA Action Center to send an introductory email and invitation to visit your school.
• Register for the 2024 "Principal for a Day" program
• Contact Alison Maley at (217) 241-0595 for assistance in coordinating scheduling.

Ideas for the Legislative Visit

• Shadow the principal during day-to-day activities and duties
• Read the school announcements and lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance
• Host a student “Town Hall Meeting”
• Serve on a panel of elected officials (city council, school board, mayor, etc.)
• Read a book to students
• Serve students at lunch
• Discuss the role of a legislator, how a bill becomes a law, or other governmental functions
• Meet with a group of teachers and/or parents
• Attend an after-school activity (band concert, science fair, tutoring, Girls on the Run, etc.)
• Attend an all-school assembly
• Participate in a one-on-one or administrative team call.
• Include local legislators as guest speakers in remote or hybrid classrooms.
• Share orientation or back-to-school welcome videos with legislators.
• Ask legislators to record a daily/weekly announcement or a back-to-school message.