The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) hopes that Principal For a Day will serve as a catalyst to focus the energy and expertise of the entertainment industry on the challenges facing public schools. We ask that you work with EIF, the Los Angeles Educational Partnership (LAEP), and the Los Angeles Unified School District to develop and support effective programs and partnerships that can help to improve student achievement. LAEP will be working to foster and coordinate effective follow-up activities. For assistance, contact Dianne Glinos at LAEP at (213) 622-5237.

Companies and individuals considering further involvement may want to focus their efforts in areas of significant need where a company or individual could make an immediate impact.

These areas include Literacy, Teacher Development, The Arts, Technology and After School Programs. We also offer the following specific opportunities for your immediate participation. Additional suggestions and ideas for effective involvement and support are welcome.

LA Times Reading by 9 Program Contact: Rena Lopez (213) 237-4903

The Los Angeles Times has launched "Reading by 9," a massive effort to help Southland children achieve grade level reading skills by the time they reach the age of nine. Thousands of volunteers are needed for one-on-one tutoring or reading aloud to school classrooms on a weekly basis. Assistance is also needed with Book Drives to provide all students with access to books. Teacher and student incentives such as books, grants, gifts, trips, etc. are also welcome.

LAUSD School Partnerships Office Contact: Eiko Moriyama
(213) 625-6989

Participants are strongly encouraged to develop partnerships with individual schools or clusters of schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. These partnerships range from the provision of school supplies and instructional materials to comprehensive programs designed to improve student achievement. These partnerships can be custom tailored to the needs of the school and the interests of the partners.

The LAEP Excellence in Teaching Initiative Contact: Greg Nicholson
(213) 622-5237

The Los Angeles Educational Partnership is engaged in a multi-year effort to improve the quality of teaching in Los Angeles. Activities include grants and awards for effective instructional efforts, in-depth teacher training in specific subject areas, support for collaborative teacher networks, the promotion of content and instructional standards, and training programs for national teacher certification. Partners are needed to help develop and promote grant and awards programs, provide access to artistic and cultural activities and resources, provide facilities and support for teacher network and training activities, and many other efforts.

The LALCNet Technology Initiative Contact: Michele Parga
(213) 622-5237

The Los Angeles Learning Community Network provides low-cost Internet access, access to hardware and software, and cutting edge training for the use of technology in the classroom and school site. Hardware and software, access to expertise and new applications, web site development, training facilities, the provision of Internet access, internships and learning opportunities for teachers and students and other supports are needed.

The EIF/LAEP Principals Forum on Education Contact: John McDonald
(310) 798-3252

Principal for a Day seeks to promote effective civic involvement in support of quality public education. The forum will provide an opportunity for educators and community members to discuss educational issues and learn about new efforts to improve public schools. The forum will also provide progress reports on follow-up activities to Principal for a Day and foster ongoing relationships between schools and the Los Angeles community.