In this article we describe one state's approach to developing programmatic and administrative models for IFSP implementation and discuss the policy implications of those models. The micromodel provides a description of processes that can be used to develop and implement IFSPs based on best practices at the child-family-professional level. Three macromodels that address changes in state policy and administrative structure to enhance cross-agency collaboration are also described. The article concludes with a description of experts' opinions of the models and a series of policy questions that must be addressed prior to full implementation of P.L. 99--457.
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