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Opportunities for further study in this area exist, including these possibilities: Replicate this study; construct studies to compare and contrast approaches of the principal across a range of school and community demographics; expand the participant pool to middle level principals at large; and explore middle school principals’ role in the transition from middle school to high school.","abstract_html":"A multiple-case study was conducted in order to describe and understand how six nominated Illinois principals foster exemplary parent-school partnerships during the time of transition from elementary to middle level. Participants’ attitudes, purposes, and practices with regard to parent-school partnerships during this critical period of change were explored over the course of three months through multiple semi-structured interviews. The transition from elementary to middle level sets the stage for a state of flux in norms, practices, and social situations for such partnerships. 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