This booklet, on the transition of Maryland students with disabilities to life after high school, is designed to build informal partnerships for the transition planning process. It provides details about: (1) the goals and components of transition planning; (2) the participants in transition planning; (3) the timing for formal transition planning; (4) requirements in the transition section for the Individualized Education Program; (5) the questions addressed during transition planning; (6) the difference between entitlement and eligibility systems; (7) the requirements for a Maryland High School Diploma and Certificate; (8) anticipated services following high school in Maryland; (9) why anticipated services data is collected; (10) the coding system for collecting data about anticipated services in Maryland; (11) the roles and services provided by the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Developmental Disabilities Administration, and the Mental Hygiene Administration; (12) documentation the student needs for post-secondary settings; (13) activities schools can offer to involve families in transition planning; (14) what families can do to prepare for discussions about transition and anticipated services; (15) assisting students to develop self-advocacy skills; and (16) transition resources. Case studies are used to illustrates transition needs of students and to encourage problem solving. (CR)