These topics are the foundation for Year 1 activities. In each year, a cross-partnership retreat will identify and frame the issues which will be collaboratively pursued by the partnership. The topics and activities described follow form the Strategic Objectives and delineate the scope of the work in Year 1 and beyond. Supporting activities are the infrastructure which ground the lead activities. Lead Activities are the specific explorations of IDEA '97 issues and strategies with a partner who shares interest in a specific topic.
Lead activities are also cross-partnership explorations of common topics and approaches.
In Year 1 the ratio of separate to cross-partner activities is high. In subsequent years, the partnership will deepen and cross-partnership activities will predominate. Marketing Engage and develop active ongoing communication with all primary partners. Market the PMP as a useful source of policy information and consultation. Toll-Free Line Develop a toll free number for communication and technical assistance to the field.