The mission of the Bernards PEC is to provide the support that families, educators, and community organizations need to help children with disabilities reach their full potential. We also strive to create an environment of understanding and acceptance for persons with disabilities within the community.  
We are working to close the gap between general education and special education by creating successful educational, recreational, mentoring, and community service programs.

Create an environment of partnership, cooperation and mutual understanding among the school district, parents, community organizations (such as the Bernards Township Library and Recreation Department), and the community as a whole.
 
Build a sense of belonging and community acceptance of children with disabilities.
 
Help children with disabilities develop friendships and become integrated into the community.
 
Provide support to families so they feel less isolated, and also empower them their role as advocates for their children.
 
Serve as an active member of the United Leadership Council for Exceptional Children (ULCEC), by bringing together families of children with disabilities from a wider geographic range, sharing information about successful programs, and helping to implement such programs within and beyond the borders of Bernards Township.