State schools chief Jack O'Connell will address participants at the Long Beach Unified School District's 10th Annual Principal for a Day event.
The state superintendent of schools will speak at 11:30 a.m. today at Cal State Long Beach in the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St.
"O'Connell will highlight the important role that principals play in California's schools, where they are often asked to take on more responsibilities and students than their peers across the country," according to a news release.
O'Connell also made an appearance at Cabrillo High School this morning.
