Purpose

The North Carolina State Board of Education passed a resolution in April, 1975, calling for the establishment of local advisory councils for children with special needs. The establishment of an advisory council for children with special needs is in keeping with the nationwide trend of obtaining broad citizen input to the educational process. 

Goals 

Maintain the diversity of the advisory council membership. Increase school and community awareness concerning children with special needs and their families. Obtain information, report findings and make recommendations regarding service delivery to the New Hanover County Board of Education. Communicate appreciation and support to those who are involved with children with special needs.

Responsibilities 

Study the school offerings in-depth to determine the degree to which schools are serving children with special needs. Make recommendations for needed improvements to the local Board of Education. Serve as an avenue of public sentiment for improvement in special needs education.