The Summary of Performance (SOP) is designed to assist students in achieving positive postsecondary outcomes. The SOP, a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), can be an effective tool for students if used in conjunction with other best practices for transition planning. Student involvement in creating the SOP helps focus the student on his or her postsecondary goals and also increases the likelihood that the student will know how to self-advocate for his or her needs in post-school life.