1. Introduction to Section 3
State Political and
Economic Context

2. Subsections of Section 3
I. Communication/collaboration within your Lead Agency
II. Communication/collaboration with other agencies and programs
III. Features of your state’s current political and economic context

3. Within Your Lead Agency
Director/commissioner
Director of Policy
Legislative Liaison
Fiscal Officer
Data Management
Other Individual/group?

4. Within Your Lead Agency
Instances where communication and collaboration has been particularly helpful/effective?
difficult or problematic?

5. With Other Agencies and Programs
Medicaid
Education
Health
Mental Health
MR/DD
Social Services
Insurance
Child Care
ICC
DD Council
Early Head Start
Other?

6. Level of Communication and Collaboration
____ Seldom communicate
____ Meet periodically
____ Exchange information routinely
____ Engage in joint planning activities
____ Share fiscal resources

7. Primary Contact? Do you have a primary contact, and if so, who is it?
Does your primary contact have the authority to effect policy and/or commit resources on behalf of his/her agency?

8. Interagency Agreements
Is there an interagency agreement?
Does the agreement address fiscal matters?
Has the agreement been updated recently?

9. With Other Agencies and Programs
Instances where communication and collaboration has been particularly helpful/effective?
difficult or problematic?

10. Features of your State’s Political and Economic Context
Rate of increase in referrals and enrollment
Current financial issues/difficulties or opportunities

11. Features of your State’s Political and Economic Context
Is your Governor’s Office knowledgeable and supportive of your Part c program?
Is your state legislature currently interested and supportive of initiative for very young children? Legislative champions?

12. Features of your State’s Political and Economic Context
Are there any other state initiatives involving very young children that currently help shape the broader context for your Part C program?
Any other contextual features?

13. Support from Professional Associations and Advocacy Groups
PT, OT, Speech and Language
DEC, AEYC
Academy of Pediatrics
Parent Advocacy Groups, e.g., ARC, UCP,
Others?

14. Definition of Luck
Luck happens when opportunity meets preparedness