This service-learning course has been developed as a first of many practicum experiences courses for Coppin State College Special Education majors. Its purpose being to enhance these students in the areas of civic literacy, cultural diversity and social conscious. To this end, this course has been designed to meet the transition needs of children with disabilities from elementary to middle school. This project will provide: transitioning elementary school children with special education needs with

1) presentations, discussion, and assimilated activities in preparation for their transition to middle school;
2) structured visitation to the middle school settings;
3) mentorship from current middle school children to facilitate transition;
4) parental workshop(s) and communication in support of the transition of the children with special education needs into middle school.

The aforementioned components of this service learning course will be conducted by the Coppin State College students enrolled.