Publications

  • Jameson, M. & Johnston, S. (2023). Using Flexible Grouping. Taylor and Francis. Published, 09/2023.
  • Coleman, O. & McDonnell, J. Jameson, J. M., Johnston, S. S., Farrell, M., & Malbica, A. M (2023). The curricular content of individualized education program goals of students with a significant cognitive disability. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Published, 03/22/2023.
  • Jones, J & McDonnell, A. P., Johnston, S., Blue, C. W., & Tolbert, M. (2023). Coaching Parents to Support Oral Language Skills During Shared Reading. Early Childhood Education Journal. Vol. 51(4). Published, 02/08/2023.
  • Johnston, Susan & Gevarter, C., Sennott, S., McLeod, L., Sanders, E. (2023). Supporting Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Breaking Down Opportunity Barriers. . Plural. Published, 02/2023.
  • Johnston, S & Gevarter, C., Sennott, S., McLeod, L., & Sanders, E. (2022). Supporting Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Breaking Down Opportunity Barriers.. Plural. Accepted, 12/21/2022.
  • Johnston, S (2022). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies for Individuals with Severe Disabilities. (Translated to Hungarian). Brookes. Published, 09/14/2022.
  • Johnston, S & Blue, C., Stegenga, S. (2022). AAC barriers and facilitators for children with Koolen deVries syndrome: Parent Perspectives. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Vol. 38(3), 146-160. Published, 08/17/2022.
  • Jameson, M. & Johnston, S (2022). Using Flexible Grouping. Taylor & Francis. Accepted, 07/06/2022.
  • Johnston, S & Thompson, R., Blue, C.W., & Reichle, J. (2022). Exploring the best evidence research to design and implement social story interventions: A critically appraised topic. Evidence Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. Vol. 15(4), 218-235. Published, 06/15/2022.
  • Jones, J.C. & McDonnell, A. P., Johnston, S., Blue, C. W., & Tolbert, M. (2021). Coaching Parents to Support Oral Language Skills During Shared Reading. Early Childhood Education Journal. Accepted, 12/01/2021.
  • Shin, S.H. & Wright, C., & Johnston, S. (2021). Early Life Experiences Moderate the Relationship Between Genetic Risk of Autism and Current and Lifetime Mental Health. Frontiers in Psychiatry. Vol. 12, 772841. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.772841. Published, 10/13/2021.
  • Reichle, J. & O’Neill, R., & Johnston, S. (2021). Advances in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention: Some Contributions Related to Applied Behavior Analysis. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Vol. 37(3), 206-216. Published, 07/07/2021.
  • Voorhies, L. & Johnston, S., et al (2020). Business Case Report to the Utah State Board of Education to Address State Shortages in Special Education. Utah State Board of Education. Accepted, 08/12/2020.
  • Johnston, S. & Reichle, J., Feeley, K., Jones, E. (2020). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies for Individuals with Severe Disabilities (Published in 2012/Translated to Hungarian in 2020). Brookes Publishing. Published, 08/11/2020.
  • Johnston, S. & Blue, C., Gevarter, C., Ivy, S., Stegenga, S. (2020). Opportunity Barriers and Promising Practices for Supporting Individuals with Complex Communication Needs. Current Developmental Disorders Report. Vol. 7, 100-108. Published, 02/19/2020.
  • Young Chung & Meadan, H., Snodgrass, M., Hacker, E., Sands, M., Adams, M., Johnston, S. (2020). Assessing the Social Validity of a Telepractice Training and Coaching Intervention. Journal of Behavioral Education. Published, 01/22/2020.
  • Ryan, J & Jameson, J.M., Coleman, O., Eichelberger, C., Bowman, J., Conradi, L., & Johnston, S. (2019). Inclusive inquiry-based social studies instruction for students with significant intellectual disability. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Accepted, 09/11/2019.
  • Johnston, S & Blue, C.W (2019). Teaching Communication Skills. Boston: Pearson. Published, 07/10/2019.
  • Johnston, S & O'Neill, R., Schuman, J. (2018). Assessing Symbol Acquisition and Preference During Functional Communication Training with English Language Learners. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Published, 10/10/2018.
  • Johnston, S & O'Keeffe, B., Fuoco, K. (2018). Supporting Early Literacy Needs of Students with Physical Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs. Teaching Exceptional Children. Vol. 51(2), 91-99. Published, 09/04/2018.
  • Kanarowski, E & Johnston, S (2018). Sexual Abuse of Young Children with Disabilities: Prevalence, prevention, and intervention. Young Exceptional Children. Vol. 17, 61-71. Published, 08/15/2018.
  • Nelson, C, Johnston, S, Paul, K & Kidder, J (2017). Useof a creative dance intervention package to increase social engagement and play complexity of young children with autism spectrum disorder. Education and Treatment in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 52(2), 170-185. Published, 06/20/2017.
  • Johnston, S & Nelson, C (2017). Using graphic symbols to teach children with autism to enter play groups. Intervention in School and Clinic. Published, 01/11/2017.
  • Johnston, S. (2016). Teaching Communication Skills. In F. Brown, M. Snell, and J. McDonnell (Eds.). Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (8th Ed., pp.404-437). Boston: Pearson. Published, 07/13/2016.
  • Johnston, S., & Thompson, R. (2015). Teaching Play and Social Interaction Skills Through the Use of Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies: A National Survey. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP).. Published, 06/17/2015.
  • Davenport, L. & Johnston, S. (2015). Using most-to-least prompting and contingent consequences to teach numeracy in early childhood classrooms. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 34(4), 200-210. Published, 03/18/2015.
  • Kanarowski, E., & Johnston, S. (2014). Influence of a short term international field experience on preservice teachers' perceptions and cultural competency. The New Educaitonal Review. 38(4), 200-210. Published, 12/31/2014.
  • McDonnell, A. P., Hawken, L.S., Johnston, S. S., Kidder, J.J., Lynes, M. & McDonnell, J. (2014). Emergent literacy practices and supports for children with disabilities: A national survey. Education and Treatment of Children. 37(3), 495-530.. Published, 10/2014.
  • Thompson, R. & Johnston, S. (2013). Use of Social stories to improve self-regulation in children with autism spectrum disorders. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.33(3), 271-284. Published, 03/2013.
  • Johnston, S., Reichle, J., Feeley, K., & Jones, E. (2012). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies for Individuals with Severe Disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. Published, 12/2012.
  • Johnston, S. & Thompson, R. (2012). Initial investigation using an iPod-based speech generating device shows promise for increasing functional communication skills for individuals with severe and multiple disabilities [Commentary]. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 6(2), 88-92. Abstract of Van der Meer, L., Kagohara, Achmadi, D., Green, V.A., Herrinton, C., Sigafoos, J., O'Reilly, M., Lancioni, G., Lang, R., & Rispoli, M. (2011). Teaching functional use of iPod-based speech generating device to individuals with developmental disabilities. Journal of Special Education, 26, 1-11. Published, 06/2012.
  • Cosbey, J., Johnston, S.S., & Dunn, L. & Bauman, M. (2011). The playground participation patterns of children with and without sensory processing disorders. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20110930-01. Published, 10/2011.
  • Cosbey, J., Johnston, S., & Dunn, M. L. (2010). Sensory processing disorders and social participation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(3), 462-473. Published, 12/2010.
  • Cosbey, J., Johnston, S., Dunn, M. L. (2010). Sensory processing disorder and social participation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(3), 462-473. Published, 12/2010.
  • Cosbey, J., Johnston, S.S., & Dunn, L. (2010). Sensory processing disorders and social participation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(3), 462-473. Published, 08/2010.
  • Johnston, S. (2010). Multiple Baseline and Multiple Probe Designs. In R. O‘Neill, J. McDonnell, W. Jenson (Eds.). Single Case Research Design: Applications in Educational and Community Settings. Published, 05/2010.
  • Johnston, S, & Hawken, L. (2010). Adapting the BEP for preschool settings. In D. Crone, R. Horner, & L. Hawken (Eds.) Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools: The Behavior Education Program. (2nd Ed.pp. 150-161). NY: Guildford. Published, 04/2010.
  • Johnston, S., Davenport, L., Kanarowski, E., Rhodehouse, S., & McDonnell, A., (2009). Teaching sound letter correspondence and consonant-vowel-consonant combinations to young children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 25(2), 123-135. Published, 2009.
  • Johnston, S., Buchanan, S. & Davenport, L. (2009). Comparison of fixed and gradual array when teaching sound-letter correspondence to two children with autism who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 25(2), 136-144. Published, 2009.
  • Johnston, S. (2009). Preschoolers with disabilities increase their peer-directed requesting skills and word diversity through a social communication intervention [Commentary]. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 3(2), 102-106. Abstract of Stanton-Chapman, T.L., Denning, C.B., & Jamison, K.R. (2008). Exploring the effects of a social communication intervention for improving requests and word diversity in preschoolers with disabilities. Psychology in the Schools, 45(7), 644-664. Published, 2009.
  • Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., & Hawken, L. (2008). Enhancing outcomes in early literacy for young children with disabilities: Strategies for success. Intervention in School and Clinic, 42, 210-217. Published, 2008.

Research Statement

Dr. Johnston's research and scholarly interests include augmentative and alternative communication, early language intervention, and early childhood education.

Research Keywords

  • Special Education
  • International Education or Training
  • Early Childhood or Pre-School Education
  • Augmentative Communication

Presentations

  • Johnston, S., Stegenga, S., Robbins, A., Karppinen, M.* (2023). Strategies for Success: Supporting preservice scholars in online courses. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2023.
  • Kanarowski, B., & Johnston, S. (2023). Compassion: Recognizing fatigue and establishing resilience. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2023.
  • Johnston S. (2023). What’s working: Exploring the best evidence in social sorty interventions. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2023.
  • Blue, C.*, Johnston, S., Stegenga, S., Fudge, O. (2023). Parent Perspectives of the Social Validity of an AAC Telepractice Coaching Intervention: A Mixed-Methods Investigation. Poster presentation at the biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/2023.
  • Blue, C.*, Johnston, S., Stegenga, S., Tolbert, M., Call, J., Eichelberger, C., Stokes, K., (2023). Coaching parents to implement an augmentative alternative communication strategy via telepractice: A single-case design investigation. Presentation at the biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/2023.
  • Johnston, S. (2022). Exploring the Best Evidence Research to Design and Implment Social Story Interventions. Poster presentation at the American Speech and Hearing Association Conference (ASHA). New Orleans, LA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/18/2022.
  • Blue, C., & Johnston, S. (2021). Using a Systematic Instructional Strategy for Teaching the Use of Eye-Gaze Technology: A Case Study. Poster presentation at the biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Virtual session die to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/17/2021.
  • Johnston, S. (2021). Designing and Implementing Early Literacy Interventions to support Students with Physical Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs. Poster presentation at the annual conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disability. Clearwater, FL. Virtual session due to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/15/2021.
  • Johnston, S., Blue, C. & Stegenga, S. (2021). Communication Barriers and Supports for Children with Apraxia of Speech. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Virtual Session due to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/17/2021.
  • Johnston, S. (2021, March). Improving Programming and Outcomes for Students with Complex Communication Needs. DADD Panel Showcase at the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. Virtual Conference due to COVID travel restrictions. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 03/17/2021.
  • Jones, J., Johnston, S., & Blue, C. (2021). Coaching Caregivers to Support Oral Language Skills During Shared Reading. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Virtual Session due to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/16/2021.
  • Ivy, S., Robbins, A., Furbush, P, & Johnston, S. (2021). Strategies to Support AAC use for children who are Deafblind. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Virtual Session due to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/17/2021.
  • Johnston, S. (2020). Communication Barriers and Supports Experienced by Young Children with Apraxia of Speech and Their Families. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Virtual Session due to COVID travel restrictions. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/18/2020.
  • Johnston, S. (2020, July). Understanding Early Childhood Special Education Degrees and Licenses at the University of Utah. Utah State Board of Education. Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 07/22/2020.
  • Johnston, S. & Blue, C. (2019). Planning for Success: Early Literacy Support for Students with Physical Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Orlando, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2019.
  • McDonnell, A., Call, J., Johnston, S., & Nelson, C. (2018). Proactive strategies for supporting children during activity transitions in inclusive preschool classrooms. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Orlando, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/17/2018.
  • Chung, M., Meadan, H., Snodgrass, M., Hacker, R., Adams, N., Sands, M., Johnston, S. (2018). Supporting Early Intervention Service Providers’ Decision Making While Coaching Caregivers via Telepractice. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Orlando, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/17/2018.
  • McDonnell, A., Call, J., Johnston, S. (2017). Family Professional Partnerships: Shared Storybook Reading Routines for Young Children with Multiple Disabilities. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/06/2017.
  • Kanarowski, E., & Johnston, S. (2017). Sexual Abuse and Young Children with Disabilities: Prevalence, Prevention, and Intervention. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/06/2017.
  • Snodgrass, M., Chung, M., Pearson, J., Meadan, H., Johnston, S., Davenport, L. (2017). Telepractice: Challenges and Opportunities in University and Early Intervention Partnerships. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/05/2017.
  • Johnston, S., Kanarowski, E., Davis, C., & Missall, K., (2017). Manipulating Aspects of the Physical, Social, and Temporal Environment to Support Learning. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/05/2017.
  • Paul, K., Handman, P., Nelson, Catherine, Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Buchanan B. (2016). Multiplisciplinary Training Model: Strategies for using creative dance to promote preschooler’s development. Poster presentation at the at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Louisville, KY. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/26/2016.
  • Johnston, S. (2016, September). Readers are Leaders. Panel Presenter, Annual Read-a-Thon Kick Off Event, Trailside Elementary, Park City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/23/2016.
  • Johnston, S. (2015). Teaching Preschool-Aged Children with Disabilities to Request Entrance into Playgroups using Graphic Symbols. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Denver, CO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/11/2015.
  • Johnston, S. Nelson, C., & McDonnell, A. (2015). Visual Supports to Teach Children with Disabilities to Request Entrance into Playgroups. Poster presentation at the at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs (DEC). Atlanta, GA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/21/2015.
  • Johnston, S. (2014). Supporting Social Interactions in Preschool Settings through Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Orlando, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2014.
  • Nelson, C., Paul, K., Johnston, S., Kidder, J., & Hyte, H. (2014). Increasing Play Complexity in Children with Autism Through Music and Movement. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Nelson, C., Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Jaraman, G., & Paul, K (2014). Increasing Play Initiations in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms: Keys to Play. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Thompson, R., & Johnston, S. (2014). Teaching Play Through Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies: A National Survey. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Johnston, S. (2014, October). Going Global in the College of Education – Peru. Poster presentation at the Global Expo. Learning Abroad, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. Presentation, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Johnston, S. (2014, October). Public Policy for Utah’s Youngest Children: Our States Most Important Infrastructure. Panel Presenter, Hinckley Institute, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. Presentation, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Dyal, V. & Johnston, S. (2014, February). Positive Behavioral Supports in Inclusive Middle School Classrooms. Weilenmann School of Discovery, Park City, UT. Presentation, Presented, 02/2014.
  • Davenport, L. & Johnston, S. (2013). Teaching Numeracy Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms: Embedding Learning Opportunities and Using a Most-To-Least Prompting Strategy. Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference. Merida, Mexico. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2013.
  • Wright, C., Diener, M., Wright, S., & Johnston, S. (2013, October). Tapping into Tech Talent: Using Technology to Facilitate Creative, Social, and Computer Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dept. of Psychology, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/2013.
  • Johnston, S. (2013, September). Readers in the Community make leaders around the world. Panel Presenter, Annual Read-a-Thon Kick Off Event, Trailside Elementary, Park City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2013.
  • McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., Johnston, S., & Paul, K. (2013). Family-professional partnerships: Developing shared storybook reading routines for young children with low incidence and multiple disabilities. Conference on Autism, Intellectional Disability & Developmental Disability. Kona, HI. Presentation, Presented, 01/2013.
  • Thompson, R., & Johnston, S. (2012). Social Stories as a Tool to Help Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Utilize Self-Regulation Strategies to Promote Increased Functional Behaviors. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA. Presentation, Presented, 02/2012.
  • Johnston, S., Finke, E., & McDonnell, A., (2012). Service Provider Perspectives on AAC user Participation in Early Literacy Activities. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA. Presentation, Presented, 02/2012.
  • Johnston, S., Fink, E., & Kanarowski, B. (2010). USAAC Member Perspectives on AAC User Participation in Academic and Social Literacy Activities. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/2010.
  • Kanarowski, B., & Johnston, S. (2010). Bibliotherapy to Influence Typically Developing Children’s Attitudes toward Peers Who Use AAC. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/2010.
  • Johnston, S. & Kanarowski, B. (2010). Providing Young Children Who Use AAC with Multiple Strategies for Escaping/Avoiding Activities. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/2010.
  • Johnston, S. (2009). More than “NO”: Providing young children who use AAC with strategies for escaping/avoiding activities. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 2009.
  • Kanarowski, E. & Johnston, S. (2009). Bibliotherapy to influence typically developing children’s attitudes towards peers with disabilities. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 2009.
  • Philips, W. & Johnston, S. (2009). Visual supports for teaching children with disabilities who are English language learners. Poster presentation at the CEC International Conference. Seattle, WA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 2009.
  • Johnston, S. (2009, February). If you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail”: Expanding your toolbox to support the teachers and the communication partners of AAC users. Keynote presentation at the Utah Augmentative Communication Conference. Provo, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 2009.
  • Schumann, J. & Johnston, S. (2008). Espanol or English: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Use Among English Language Learners (ELL) with Communication Delays. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/2008.
  • Davenport, L., & Johnston, S. (2008). Promoting Positive Outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Uni (NICU). Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/2008.
  • Phillips, W. & Johnston, S. (2008). Effective Strategies for Teaching Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication to Initiate Social Interactions. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 08/2008.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • University of Utah - Training Opportunities in Preschool Special Education 4 (UU-TOPS-4). PI: Ivy, S. Co-PI(s): Johnston, S.. Utah State Board of Education., 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2025. Total project budget to date: $124,185.00
  • Reducing the Shortage of Utah Special Educaiton Teachers. PI: Task Force on Teacher Shortage in Special Education. Utah State Board of Education, 11/17/2021 - 11/17/2023. Total project budget to date: $1,400,000.00
  • University of Utah – Training Opportunities in Preschool Special Education 2 (UU-TOPS-2). PI: Stegenga, S. Co-PI(s): Johnston, S.. Utah State Board of Education, 07/01/2021 - 07/01/2023. Total project budget to date: $150,501.00
  • University of Utah Project Addressing State Needs fo rLicensed Teachers in Preschool Special Education with an Early Intervention Credential. PI: A. McDonnell. Co-PI(s): S. Johnston. Utah Starte Board of Education, 07/01/2017 - 07/01/2019. Total project budget to date: $149,806.00
  • Leadership in Positive Behavior Supports. PI: R. O'Neill. Co-PI(s): S. Johnston. ED OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PRGRMS, 07/01/2015 - 07/01/2020. Total project budget to date: $225,669.00

Geographical Regions of Interest

  • Kenya
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Peru
  • United States of America