Dr. Joanne M. Van Boxtel is on a mission to make education work for every student. As Faculty Director of Special Education at Vanguard University–and a longtime leader in Long Beach Unified–she recently helped launch a new credential program for aspiring special ed teachers.
In Parenting OC’s annual special needs issue, Dr. Van Boxtel shares smart, doable ways parents can support their kids beyond the classroom–think independence-building and life skill hacks. We were proud to help amplify her voice and get this must-read into the hands of parents across the county.