Dawn Merth-Johnson, M.A., CCC-SLP

Dawn Merth-Johnson, M.A., CCC-SLP is an Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with a focus on speech-language and assistive technology. In this role, she provides leadership, consultation and technical assistance for local education agencies, providers and families. She has 30 years of clinical and supervisory experience in the schools, long-term rehabilitation, and at the university level. Merth-Johnson presents at the state and national level on topics related to leadership, advocacy, and clinical practice. She serves on the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA) Board as the State Education Advocacy Co-Leader (Co-SEAL) for Wisconsin and is the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) SEAL Champion of the Midwest region of the country.

• • • Artificial Intelligence in Special Education
    • Assistive Technology
    • School-based Practice

Merth-Johnson, D., Kuhles, N., Ragland, J., and Warner, H. “Who Do You Call? Mythbusting!” Presentation at ASHA Schools Connect (Virtual 2020); Presentation at WSHA Annual  Convention (Virtual 2020); Presentation at NevadaSC-CCSD Symposium (Virtual 2021).

Merth-Johnson, D., Pilger, R., Redman, R., Marshall, S. (2021). “Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology State of Affairs.” Presentation at WSHA Fall Conference, Elkhart Lake, WI.

Merth-Johnson, D., Severson, M., Kuckuk, T. (2021). “Ethics and Burnout in our Professions.” Presentation at WSHA Fall Conference, Elkhart Lake, WI.

Merth-Johnson, D. & Ogorek, M. (2023). “Inclusive Speech and Language Therapy in Early Childhood Settings Cohort”. Virtual series presentations for Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation Discretionary Grant.

Merth-Johnson, D., Hipple, M. (2023). “Assistive Technology Support in 30 Minutes.” Virtual Presentation at Wisconsin Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference.

Merth-Johnson, D., Higbie, C. (2023). “Review of Best Practice for School-Based Related Services: OT, PT, SLP”, “Connecting the Dots Leading to Collaborative Goal Writing”, “Weaving Our Way to a Collaborative IEP Based on Collective Responsibility”, “Workload Guidance Considerations: Practical Tips & Tools”, and “Related Services FAQ”. Virtual Presentations for Statewide RSN Directors and New Leaders in Special Education Academy.

Merth-Johnson, D. (2023). “Hot Topics in Speech and Language”. Presentation at CESA 5 SLP Institute, WI Dells, WI.

Jacobson, I., Madsen, S., Merth-Johnson, D. (2023). “Providing AEM-How to Monitor Progress” Virtual presentation for AT Forward Discretionary Grant CoP.

Jacobson, I., McNamara, R., Madsen, S., Merth-Johnson, D., Parker, D., & Shaw, E. (2023). “College and Career Ready IEPs”. Presentation at Marathon County CCDEB, Wausau, WI.

Higbie, C. & Merth-Johnson, D. (2023 and 2023-2024). “New to Schools Bootcamp for SLPs, OTs and PTs”. Virtual series presented statewide to related service providers.

Higbie, C. & Merth-Johnson, D. (2023). “Comprehensive Special Education Evaluation”. Virtual presentation for Racine Unified School District.

Higbie, C. & Merth-Johnson, D. (2023). “Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Workload Challenges in Schools”. Presentation at DPI Leadership Conference, WI Dells, WI.

Merth-Johnson, D. (2023) “Assistive Technology Forward: A Deeper Dive”. Round Table presentation and facilitation for CESA 1 Virtual Statewide School-Based OT/PT Conference.

Jacobson, I., Merth-Johnson, D., Parker, D., & Totten, S. (2023). “College and Career Ready IEPs”. Presentation at Special Education Conference, WI Dells, WI.

Merth-Johnson, D. (2023) “Navigating the DPI Website”. Presentation for WSHA Fall Schools Conference, Milwaukee, WI.