Participation is voluntary.
Network members are encouraged to take part to learn more about the results of family and community involvement. The 1997-98 study focused on math achievement. Schools will receive an invitation to join the 1998-99 Focus on Results in November. State and district Key Contacts to the Network also will receive information on the cross-site study, in case they want to coordinate the participation of their schools, or conduct parallel or related studies. This is one important way that members of the National Network of Partnership Schools are collaborating with researchers to increase knowledge about the design and results of school, family, and community partnerships.