To aid "at risk" students in their transition from school into meaningful employment and a quality adult life, this handbook lists and describes California programs and services that are in wide use and have broad support. The handbook is divided into three sections, covering preschool through eighth grade, ninth through twelfth grade, and employment and adult life. In the first two sections, programs are described that are offered by: local educational agencies; special education local plan areas; extracurricular clubs and recreation groups; and public and private agencies. Instructional strategies used by these programs are also briefly described, including individual transition plans, the Life Centered Career Education Model, cooperative learning, and others. The third section, covering employment and adult life, describes programs and services assisting in development of competitive employment, supported employment, sheltered employment, supported living, volunteer work, and leisure activities. The programs are offered by: local education agencies involved in postsecondary education, public agencies such as the California State Department of Rehabilitation and the Employment Development Department, and community organizations. (JDD)