This guidance document provides information to parents, guardians, family members and youth with disabilities on how to be proactive in ensuring that goals for self-advocacy, college, training, employment and/or independent living are included in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in preparation for the transition from high school to young adult life. Transition planning is required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to be a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities no later than age 16 or earlier to ensure that the student has the educational foundation and tools needed to confidently transition into the adult world.