Mission and Goals

The BSNPTA Mission and Goals are developed by the Board of Directors annually.

Bellevue Special Needs PTA
Mission and Goals
Adopted September 18, 2013

A Student with Special Needs is...
A student with special needs is any student who needs additional support, accommodations, and/or intervention in order to be successful in their social and learning environment.

MISSION:  A.C.E.
Advocate for the advancement of the academic and social-emotional education of students with special needs, ensuring every student is able to reach their full potential.

Connect parents, educators and administrators to build bridges and increase understanding and awareness of special needs issues.

Educate parents and others in the community, so that they have the support and resources they need to advocate for students with special needs.

GOALS:

• Provide support, information, resources and education for parents regarding services, policies and procedures for children with special needs.
• Facilitate a self-sustaining community of special needs families, caregivers, educators and other professionals.
• Strengthen partnerships between district administration, staff and parents to maximize the awareness of essential approaches and issues specific to educating students with special needs.
• Join with other advocacy organizations and families in promoting the improvement of system wide changes benefiting all students in Bellevue schools and across the state.
• Assure the protection of the civil rights of students with special needs.