This monograph is intended to provide guidance to state, school district, and building-level personnel, and family organizations as they strive to comply with the transition requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The monograph includes: (1) a description of the importance and intent of transition services for youth as they prepare to enter the adult world; (2) an overview of the federal/state monitoring process; (3) a summary of the IDEA regulations regarding transition; (4) a process for developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that include transition services; (5) a checklist for monitoring the transition requirements of the IDEA; (6) examples of IEP components; (7) commonly asked questions and answers (keyed to sections in IDEA); and (8) examples of letters to students, parents, and agencies. Also included are sample statements of needed transition services and objectives, and excerpts from the IDEA regulations. (Contains 15 references.) (DB)