Individualized learning plans (ILPs) are becoming an important tool used by states to support youth in becoming college ready and career ready. The contents and names of ILPs vary from state to state. Based upon several years of research investigating the nature and use of ILPs in states across the United States, the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) has merged the commonalities to provide a working definition of a quality ILP. The contents of this policy brief are intended to address a litany of issues relevant to moving forward a quality ILP initiative. The purpose of the brief is to share recommendations generated as a result of ILP research studies by NCWD/Youth, housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), and its partners. The brief includes separate but complementary recommendations for state officials, district/school officials, educators, organizations interested in supporting family engagement in schools, special education administrators and support organizations, national organizations, disability organizations, and Federal officials.