evelynjohnsoncv 2016

6/11/16 Johnson CV 1

Evelyn S. Johnson, Ed.D Professor of Special Education, Boise State University

Executive Director, Lee Pesky Learning Center 1910 University Drive, MS 1725

Boise, ID 83725 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION 2015 The Institute for Statistics Education Graduate Certificate, Social Science Statistics 1999 University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Ed.D. in Special Education and Assessment 1995 St. Martin’s College, Lacey, WA

M.ED. in Special Education, teacher certification 1990 Boston University, Boston, MA

B.A. Cum Laude in Soviet Studies, Minor: Russian Language PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 – current Professor, Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, Boise State

University, Boise, ID

2011 – current Executive Director, Lee Pesky Learning Center, Boise, ID 2009 – 2012 Associate Professor, Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, Boise State

University, Boise, ID 2007 – 2009 Assistant Professor, Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, Boise State

University, Boise, ID 2003 – 2007 Research Associate, National Research Center for Learning Disabilities, Center for Research and Learning, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 2006 – 2008 Part-time Faculty, Adult Education Specialization, Capella University (on-line) 2003 – 2015 Contributing faculty, PhD in Education (Special Education), Walden University

(online), Minneapolis, MN 2004 – 2005 Learning Support Specialist, K-8 Heidelberg International School, Heidelberg,

Germany 2001 – 2003 Teaching Associate, University of Washington, Seattle, WA


2001 – 2003 Grant Coordinator, High Incidence Disabilities Teacher Preparation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2000 – 2001 Reading and Math Specialist, K-8, American International School, Vienna, Austria 1999 – 2000 Research Scientist, Center for Disease Control, Olympia, WA 1997 – 2000 Teaching Assistant, College of Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1995 – 1996 Special Education Teacher, Willcox Middle School, Willcox, AZ 1994 – 1995 Special Education Assistant Teacher, White River High School, Buckley, WA 1990 – 1994 Medical Service Corps Officer, US Army, Korea; Fort Ord, CA; Fort Lewis, WA TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS (BSU) Semester Course # Course Name Enroll Evaluation* *Fall 2015 EDUC 652 Quantitative Research Design 7 5.0* *Spring 2015 EDSPED 333 Math for students with Disabilities 26 4.6* *Fall 2013 EDCIFS 652 Quantitative Research Design 17 4.60* Sum 2012 EDSPED 332 Language Arts and Disabilities 9 1.15 Spring 2011 EDSPED 330 Diagnostic Assessment 15 1.15 Spring 2011 EDSPED 333 Math for students with disabilities 36 1.38 Fall 2010 EDSPED 597 Measurement 5 1 Fall 2010 EDSPED 332 Language Arts for Students with Dis 14 1.36 Spring 2010 EDSPED 333 Math for students with Disabilities 27 1.46 Spring 2010 EDSPED 330 Diagnostic Assessment 40 1.5 *Fall 2009 EDCIFS 652 Quantitative Research Design 12 4.20* Fall 2009 EDSPED 332 Language Arts for Students with Dis 19 1.5 Spring 2009 EDSPED 357 Assessment 17 1.13 Spring 2009 EDSPED 596 Independent Study 3 n/a Fall 2008 EDSPED 351 Access to the General Curriculum 13 n/a Fall 2008 EDSPED 354 Assessment for Differentiated Instruction 33 1.35 Sum 2008 EDSPED 596 Independent Study 1 n/a Spring 2008 EDSPED 357 Assessment 29 1.28 Spring 2008 EDSPED 351 Access to the General Curriculum 17 1.13 Fall 2007 EDSPED 352 Differentiation of Academic Skills 25 1.33 Fall 2007 EDSPED 351 Access to the General Curriculum 17 1.08 Note. *All evaluations based on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is a favorable rating of the instructor, and 5 a negative rating, except for those asterisked, where 5 is favorable and 1 is a negative rating.


PUBLICATIONS: REFEREED Johnson, E. S., Ford, J. W., Crawford, A., & Moylan, L. A. (2016). Issues in evaluating special education teachers: Challenges and current perspectives. Texas Education Review. Gabel, L. A., Manglani, M., Escalona, N., Cysner, J., Hamilton, R., Pfaffman, J., & Johnson, E. S. (in press) Translating dyslexia across species. Annals of Dyslexia. Johnson, E. S. (2015). Integrating Special Education Teachers into a Statewide Teacher Evaluation System. Journal of Special Education Leadership.28,(2) 82-88. Brendefur, J., Johnson, E. S., Thiede, K., Strother, S., Severson, H., Beaulieu, J., & Smith, E. (2015). Developing a Multi-Gating Early Mathematics Screening and Diagnostic System to Improve Mathematics Intervention for At-Risk Students. International Journal of Research on Learning Disabilities Johnson, E. S. (2015). Increasing Rural Special Education Teacher Candidates’ Ability to Implement Evidence-Based Practices: A Program Description of the Boise State University TATERS Program. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 34, (4), 23-38.

Johnson, E. S. & Semmelroth, C. L. (2015). Validating an Observation Protocol to Measure Special Education Teacher Effectiveness, Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals

Johnson, E. S., & Semmelroth, C. L. (2014). Introduction to AEI’s special issue on special education teacher evaluations. Assessment for Effective Intervention. 39 (2), 67-70.

Johnson, E. S., & Semmelroth, C. L. (2014). Special education teacher evaluation: Why it matters and what makes it challenging. Assessment for Effective Intervention. 39 (2), 71- 82.

Semmelroth, C. L., & Johnson, E. S. (2014). Measuring rater reliability on a special education observation tool. Assessment for Effective Intervention. 39 (3), 1-15 doi: 10.1177/1534508413511488

Lane, C., Prokop, M., Podhajski, B., Nathan, J., & Johnson, E. S. (2014) Promoting Early Literacy Development through the Professional Development of Head Start Teachers, Early Years Education: An International Research Journal, 34, (1), 67-80, doi: 10.1080/09575146.2013.827157

Johnson, E. S. (2014). Understanding why a child is struggling to learn: The role of cognitive processing evaluation in LD Identification. Topics in Language Disorders, 34, (1), 59-73.

Doi: 10.1097/TLD.0000000000000007 Johnson, E. S., Semmelroth, C. A., & Fritsch, T. (2013). The Technical Properties of

Science Content Maze Passages for Middle School Students. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 38 (4), 214-223. doi 10.1177/1534508413489337.


Johnson, E. S. & Semmelroth, C. A (2013). Alternative Service Delivery Models for Students

with Learning Disabilities. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education Development. 2, (1) 235-243.

Johnson, E. S. & Semmelroth, C. (2013). Examining Interrater Agreement on a Special

Education Observation Tool. Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 2.

Semmelroth, C., Johnson, E. S. & Allred, K. (2013). Special Educator Evaluation: Cautions, Concerns and Consideration. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals

Johnson, E. S., Carter, D. R., & Pool, J. L. (2013). Introduction to the Special Issue: The Critical

Role of a Strong Tier 2 System. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48 (4), 195-197. Johnson E. S., & Boyd, L. (2013). Designing effective Tier 2 reading instruction in early

elementary grades with limited resources. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48 (4), 203-209.

Johnson, E. S., Hancock, C., Carter, D. C., & Pool, J. L. (2013). Self Regulated Strategy Development as Tier 2 writing intervention for fourth grade students. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48 (4) 218-222.

Pool, J. L., Carter, G., Johnson, E. S., & Carter, D. R. (2013). The use and the effectiveness of

a targeted math intervention for 3rd graders. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48, (4), 218-222.

Carter, D. R., Carter, G., Johnson, E. S., & Pool, J. P. (2013). Systematic implementation of a Tier 2 behavior intervention. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48 (4), 223-231.

Pool, J. L., Carter, D. R., & Johnson, E. S. (2013). Team processes and decision-making at

Tier 2. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48 (4), 232-235.

Johnson, E. S., Semmelroth, C., Mellard, D. F., & Hopper, G. (2012) Using RTI within a Comprehensive SLD Evaluation: A Review of a State’s First Year’s Efforts. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 10 (20), 1-16.

Allison, J. R. & Johnson, E. S. (2012). Identifying Struggling Readers in Middle School with

ORF, Maze and Prior Year Assessment Data. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, (1), 1 35-44. Doi:10.5539/jedp.v1n1p35

Johnson, E. S., Galow, P., & Allenger, R. (2013). Application of Algebra Curriculum-Based Measurements for Decision-Making in Middle and High School. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 39 (1), 3-11. Doi 10.1177/1534508412461435.


Johnson, E. S., Carter, D. R., & Pool, J. L. (2012). Lessons learned from a tiered-service delivery project. Intervention in School and Clinic. 47 (3), 139-143. Doi: 10.1177/1053451211423811

Johnson, E. S., Pool, J. L., & Carter, D. R. (2011). Evaluating the criterion and predictive

validity of the TOSREC. Assessment for Effective Intervention. 37 (1), 51-58. DOI 10.1177/1534508410395556

Johnson, E. S., & Semmelroth, C. L. (2010). The predictive validity of the Early Warning

System. NASSP Bulletin, 94 (2) 120-134. Doi: 10.1177/0192636510380789. Johnson, E. S., Humphrey, M. J., Mellard, D. F., Woods, K. & Swanson, H. L. (2010). Cognitive

processing deficits and specific learning disabilities: A meta-analysis. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 33 (1), 3-18.

Johnson, E. S., & Smith, L. (2010). Response to intervention in middle school: A case story.

Middle School Journal, 42 (3), 24-33. Johnson, E. S., Jenkins, J. R., & Petscher, Y. (2010). Improving the accuracy of screening

procedures using research-based approaches. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 35, 131-140.

Johnson, E. S., Jenkins, J. R., Petscher, Y., & Catts, H. W. (2009). Screening for early

identification and intervention: How accurate are existing tools and procedures in predicting first grade reading outcomes? Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 24, 4, 174-194.

Humphrey, M., Johnson, E. S., Allred, K. W., & Hourcade, J. (2009, Summer). Mentor teacher

networks and special education. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 13 (2) online. Johnson, E. S., Humphrey, M. & Allred K. (2009). Mentoring and online learning: A

helping hand for rural districts? Rural Special Education Quarterly Johnson, E. S., Humphrey, M. & Mclenna, R. (2008, Spring). How should we screen for reading

problems? Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12 (1) online. Johnson, E.S. & Smith L. (2008). Implementing response to intervention in middle school:

Challenges and potential benefits. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40, 3, 46-52. Jenkins, J., Hudson, R. F., & Johnson, E. S. (2007). Screening for service delivery in an RTI

framework: Candidate measures. School Psychology Review, 36, 4, 582-601. Johnson, E., (June, 2007). Promoting learner-learner interactions through ecological assessment

of the online environment. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching on-line Johnson, E., & Arnold, N. (2007). Evaluating an alternate assessment: what are we testing?


Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 18, 1, 23-31. Johnson, E., Mellard, D. F. & Byrd, S. (2006). Challenges with SLD determination: What is the

SLD problem? Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 3(1) on-line Johnson, E., Byrd, S., & Mellard, D. (2005). Alternative models to LD identification:

Considerations and initial conclusions. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38, 569 –71. Johnson, E., Jenkins, J., & Jewell, M. (2005) Analyzing component processes of a reading

performance assessment. Reading Psychology, 26 (3) 267-284. Johnson, E., & Monroe, B. (2004). Simplified language as an accommodation on a math

assessment. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 29 (3) 35-45. Mellard, D., Byrd, S., Johnson, E., Tollefson, J., & Boesche, J. (2004). Foundations and research

on identifying model responsiveness to intervention sites. Learning Disability Quarterly, 27, 1-14.

Johnson, E., & Arnold, N. (2004). Validating an alternate assessment, Remedial and Special

Education, 25, 266-75. Jenkins, J., Johnson, E. & Hileman, J. (2004). When is reading also writing? Scientific Studies of

Reading, 8(2) 125-151. Johnson, E., Kimball, K., & Olson Brown, S. (2001). The use of American sign language as an

accommodation, Assessment for Effective Intervention, 26(2), 39-47. Johnson, E., Kimball, K., Olson Brown, S., & Anderson, D. (2001) Statewide use of

accommodations on large-scale performance assessments, Exceptional Children, 67(2), 251-64.

Johnson, E. (2000). Effects of accommodations on large-scale mathematics performance

assessments, Remedial and Special Education, 21(5) p 261-268. PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS Johnson, E. S. & Clohessy, A. B. (2014). Identification and Evaluation of Learning Disabilities. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press. Johnson, E. S. & Mellard, D. F. (2014). Response to Intervention in Secondary Schools: A

multi-tiered approach to inclusive education. In R. A. Algozzine, J. McClesky & N. Waldron (eds) Handbook on Inclusive Education. Guilford Press.

Mellard, D. F. & Johnson, E. S. (2012). Fidelity of Implementation. In C. F. Shores

(Ed). Response to Intervention, pp 153-169. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.


Johnson, E. S., Smith, L., & Harris, M. (2012). Leadership Perspectives on RTI. In C. F. Shores (Ed). Response to Intervention, pp 79-94. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.

Johnson, E. S., Smith, L., & Harris, M. (2010). How RTI Works in Secondary Schools. Thousand

Oaks: Corwin Press Mellard, D. F., & Johnson, E. S. (2008). Response to Intervention: A practitioner’s guide to implementation. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press Johnson, E., & Pitcock, J. (2008). Preparing on-line instructors: beyond using the technology. In

Orvis, K. L., & Lassiter, A. (Eds). Computer supported Collaborative Learning: Best practices and principles for instructors, Idea Group, Inc.

Johnson, E. S., & Jenkins, J. R. (2008). Formative and summative assessment. In E. Anderman

(Ed). Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia, Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA.

PUBLICATIONS: OTHER Johnson, E. S., Clohessy, A. B., Goodman, N., Flint, B. & Sirs, L. (2014). The Pesky Way. Curriculum Guide for Lee Pesky Learning Center. Johnson, E. S. (2014). Considering the Complex Learner Profile for IEP Planning. RTI Action Network, rtinetwork.org Johnson, E. S. (2013), Editor. Every Child Ready to Learn! Lee Pesky Learning Center, Boise: ID. Johnson, E. S. (April, 2011). Validating the Early Warning System Tool – Implications for

practitioners. National High School Center, http://www.betterhighschools.org Johnson, Evelyn S. (2010 March 23) Review of The Incomplete Child by Scot Danforth.

Education Review, 13. Retrieved [Date] from http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev900.pdf Johnson, E. S., Carter, D. R., & Pool, J. L. (2010 – 11, multi-year series). RTI PBS

Implementation Blog, RTI Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org Johnson, E. S. (September, 2009). RTI Blog. Council for Exceptional Children, http://cecblog.typepad.com/rti/ Johnson, E. S. & Pool, J. L. (2009). A selective review of screening instruments to predict students at-risk for reading problems, grades 4-12. National Center on Learning Disabilities RTI Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org. Johnson, E. S. & Pool, J. L. (2009). A selective review of screening instruments to predict students at-risk for reading problems, grades 1-3. National Center on Learning Disabilities RTI Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org.


Pool, J. L. & Johnson, E. S. (2009). A selective review of screening instruments to predict students at-risk for reading problems, grades P-K. National Center on Learning Disabilities RTI Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org. Johnson, E. S., Pool, J. L., & Carter, D. R. (2009). Implementing a screening process

within an RTI framework: A review of methods and instruments K-12. National Center on Learning Disabilities RTI Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org

Johnson, E. S. & Humphrey, M. (2008). Cognitive processing deficits in students with SLD: A

meta-analysis of existing literature. Lawrence, KS: National Research Center on Learning Disabilities

Jenkins, J. R. & Johnson, E. S. (2008). Universal screening for reading problems: Why and how

should we do this? National Center on Learning Disabilities Response to Intervention Action Network, http://www.rtinetwork.org/Essential/Assessment/Universal

Johnson, E., & Mellard, D. F. (2006). Getting started with SLD determination: After IDEA

reauthorization. Lawrence, KS: National Research Center on Learning Disabilities Johnson, E., Mellard, D.F., Fuchs, D., & McKnight, M. (2006). Responsiveness to Intervention

(RTI): How to do it. Lawrence, KS: National Research Center on Learning Disabilities Johnson, E. & Mellard, D. F. (2006). Specific learning disabilities (SLD) identification

handbook: Executive Summary. Lawrence, KS: NRCLD Johnson, E., Mellard, D.F. & Byrd, S. (2006). Responsiveness to Intervention within an SLD

identification system. Office of Special Education Programs SLD National Toolkit. Washington, DC: OSEP

Johnson, E. (2005). Quality issues in web-based education: Is a six week on-line course quality

professional development? Paper presented at the annual conference for IASTED, Grindelwald, Switzerland

Johnson, E., & Monroe, B. (2004). Issues in Assessment concerning Students with Disabilities

and English Language Learners. Paper presented at AERA annual conference, San Diego Johnson, E., Monroe, B., & Arnold, N. (2002) How IEP Teams make assessment participation

decisions. Technical Report, OSPI, Olympia WA, July 2002

PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

Gabel, L. A. & Johnson, E. S. (2016). Virtual Hebbs-Williams Maze: A practicable early detection tool for dyslexia? British Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, Oxford, England.


Johnson, E. S. (2015). Monitoring the use of Self-Regulation Strategies through Experience Sampling Methods, International Association for Research on Learning Disabilities, Vancouver, BC, July 9, 2015. Johnson, E. S. (2015). Using improvement science to ensure strong outcomes for students with disabilities. Carnegie Foundation Summit, San Francisco, CA, March 2, 2015. Semmelroth, C. A. & Johnson, E. S. (2014). Validating an observation tool to measure teacher effectiveness. National Council on Measurement in Education, Philadelphia, PA, April 6, 2014. Semmelroth, C. A. & Johnson, E. S. (2014). Examining the validity of a special education teacher observation tool. Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA, February 8, 2014. Johnson, E. S., (2013). Instructional strategies for helping students with learning disabilities with Common Core Standards. Division of Learning Disabilities, Sun Valley, ID, October 4, 2013. Johnson, E. S., & Semmelroth, C. A. (2013). Sources of variance in a special education teacher observation tool. Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA, February 7, 2013 Podhajski, B. & Johnson, E. S. (2012). Building Blocks: 15 years of evidence-based professional development for early childcare providers. International Dyslexia Association, Baltimore, MD, October 2012. Johnson, E. S. & Podhajski, B. (2012). Promoting Early Literacy through the Professional Development of Head Start Teachers. Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, Montreal, Canada. July 2012. Johnson, E. S. & Mellard, D. F. (2011). Cognitive Processing Deficits: Research Base to Inform Identification Policy. Learning Disabilities Association, Jacksonville, FL. February 24, 2011 Johnson, E. S., Semmelroth, C. A. & Mellard, D. F. (2011). Piloting New SLD Identification Criteria: Implications for Policy, Practice and Students. Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA, February 4, 2011 Johnson, E. S., & Semmelroth, C. A. (2010). What makes for an Effective Special Education Teacher? OSEP Project Director’s Conference, Washington, DC, July 21, 2010. Johnson, E. S. (2010). Integrating Evidence Based Practices into Teacher Preparation. OSEP Personnel Preparation Grant Cohort Webinar, with George Sugai. Online, May 21, 2010. Johnson, E. S., Vanderheyden, A. & McMaster, K (2010). RTI and Special Education. Webinar for EdWeek, with Amanda Vanderheyden and Kristen McMaster. Online, May 12, 2010.


Johnson, E. S. & Semmelroth, C. A. (2009). Use of the Early Warning System within an RTI Framework in High School. National Council of Education Diagnosticians, Philadelphia, October 2009. Johnson, E. A. (2009). What is Screening? National Council for Learning Disabilities Webinar, September 17, 2009 Johnson, E. S. & Jenkins, J. R. (2009). Improving Screening Accuracy using Predicted Probabilities. Pacific Coast Regional Conference, Coronado, CA, February 2009 Johnson, E. S. & Jenkins, J. R. (2008). Identifying Students as At-Risk for Reading Failure: What Measures Work Well?, Society for the Scientific Studies of Reading, Asheville, NC, July 2008 Johnson E. S. & Mellard, D. F. (2008). RTI: A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementation, National Association of Elementary School Principals, Nashville, TN, April 2008 Johnson, E. S. & Jenkins, J. R. (2008). Classification of Kindergarten and Grade 1 Reading Screens: Or What does Vocabulary have to do with it? Pacific Coast Regional Conference, San Diego, CA February 2008 Johnson, E. S. & Jenkins, J. R. (2007) Screening for At-Risk Readers in an RTI Framework, International Dyslexia Association, Dallas, TX, November 2007 Johnson, E. S. (2006). Including students with learning disabilities in the general classroom, Europe’s Children, Our Concern, Brussels, Belgium, October 2006 Johnson, E. S. (2006). National Research Center for Learning Disabilities SEA Conference: Getting Started with SLD determination. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, April 2006 Johnson, E. S. (2004) Simplified language as an Accommodation on Large-Scale Math Assessments, American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA, April 2004 Johnson, E. S. (2003).Including Students with Disabilities in High-Stakes Accountability Systems: Research to Practice, Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA, April 2003 Johnson, E. S. (2002) Testing the Validity of an Alternate Assessment, National Technical Advisory Committee on Alternate Assessment, Seatac, WA, July 2002 Johnson, E. S. (2000) Early Childhood Education Programs, Center for Disease Control Guide for Community Preventive Services, Atlanta, GA, June 2000 Johnson, E. S. (2000) Community Guide to Preventive Services – Early Childhood Education Chapter, Center for Child Development and Well-Being, Carter Center, Atlanta, GA, June 2000 Johnson, E. S. (1999) Including Special Education in a Teacher Preparation Program – presentation given at NASDTEC, Bellevue, WA, March 26, 1999


PRESENTATIONS: STATE AND REGIONAL Johnson, E. S. (2016). Critial elements of effective reading programs. Be a reading hero workshop. Special Education State Technical Assistance Center, Boise, ID, June 6, 2016. Johnson, E. S. & Kilmer, R. A. (2014). Interdisciplinary team teaching: Promoting faculty collaboration in an on-line environment. Walden University Annual Faculty Meeting, Orlando, FL, January 8, 2014. Johnson, E. S. & Kilmer, R. A. (2013). Enhancing an online quantitative research course through increased interaction. Walden University Annual Faculty Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, August 13, 2013. Johnson, E. S. (2011). Self-Regulated Strategy Development: A Writing Intervention. Meridian School District, May 12, 2011. Johnson, E. S. (2010). SLD Implementation: Tier 2 Progress Monitoring and Intervention. Idaho State SLD Peer Reviewers Conference, November 30, 2010. Johnson, E. S. (2010). Building District Infrastructure for RTI Implementation. Idaho State RTI conference, April 14, 2010 Johnson, E. S. & Fritsch, T. (2010). Specific Learning Disability Eligibility Criteria, Three part Webinar series, IDLA, January 2010. Johnson, E. S. (2010). RTI: Leadership Connecting the Pieces. Idaho Association of State Administrators, Boise, ID, August 2010. Johnson, E. S. (2009). RTI and SLD Determination. Presentation at the Idaho Council for Exceptional Children, Sun Valley, ID, October 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). Promoting a statewide mentoring network. Presentation at the Idaho Council for Exceptional Children, Sun Valley, ID, October 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). TATERS—Online development of special education. Presentation at the Idaho Council for Exceptional Children, Sun Valley, ID, October 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). TATERS—Communication and collaboration practices. Presentation at the Idaho Council for Exceptional Children, Sun Valley, ID, October 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). Summer Institute: Clickers in the Classroom. Boise State University, Office of Information Technology, Boise, ID, May 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). RTI and SLD Eligibility. Idaho State Association of Special Education Administrators, Boise, ID, May 2009


Johnson, E. S. (2009). How RTI works at the secondary level, Idaho Title 1 Conference, Boise, ID, April 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2009). RTI Implementation at the secondary level, Idaho Association of School Administrators, Boise, ID, January 2009 Johnson, E. S. (2008). On-line Mentor Networks to Improve Special Education Induction Programs, Idaho CEC, Sun Valley, ID, October 2008 Johnson, E. S. (2007). Research to Practice in RTI, IDAESP/IDSEA Leadership Conference, Boise, ID, October 2007 Johnson, E. S. (2004). Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities and Incorporating Instruction Strategies in the General Curriculum, Thuringia International School, Weimar, November 2004 Johnson, E. S. (2003). Analyzing Component Processes of Reading on Performance-Based Tests, Washington Education Research Association, SeaTac, WA March, 2003 Johnson, E. S. (2002). Assessment Alternatives for Students with Disabilities, Washington Education Research Association, SeaTac, WA, December 2002 Johnson, E. S. (2002). Using Non-approved Accommodations on the WASL, State Technical Advisory Committee on Alternate Assessment, Seatac, WA, June 2002 Johnson, E. S. (2001). Validity Studies on the WASL, Washington Education Research Association, Seatac, WA, December 2001 Johnson, E. S. (2000). Including Students with Disabilities in the General Education Setting, Workshop Series for the American International School, Vienna, November 2000 Johnson, E. S. (1999). Accommodations on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning – presentation given at the Washington chapter of CEC, Shoreline, WA, March 27, 1999 Johnson, E. S. (1999). The Use of Sign Language as an Accommodation on Performance Assessments – presentation given at Washington Education Research Association, Seatac, WA, March 26, 1999 Johnson, E. S. (1998). Reading the Math Question to Students with Disabilities – presentation given at the Washington Education Research Association, Seatac, WA, March 1998 PRESENTATIONS: INVITED Johnson, E. S. (2008). Key Note Speaker: Michigan’s Association of Learning Disabilities Educators Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, November 2008


Johnson, E. S. (2008). Author Forum: RTI A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementation – presentation given at the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Nashville, TN, April 2008 Johnson, E. S. (2007). RTI: Expanding to Secondary School, Erie School District, Endicotteville, NY, October 2007 GRANTS and CONTRACTS: FUNDED Johnson, E. S. (2016). Murdock Charitable Trust. Learning Profile Database Development. $152,000. Johnson, E. S. (2016). Sorenson Center, University of Utah. Scaling Reading Intervention to School-Based Models. $100,000. Johnson, E. S. (2016). CTR-IN, Genes, Cognition and Behavior. $13,200. Johnson, E. S. (2015). IES, CFDA 84.324A, RESET: Recognizing Effective Special Education Teachers, Goal 5, $1.6 million. Johnson, E. S. (2015). Fulbright Grant to Doha, Qatar to study Arabic Literacy. Johnson, E. S. & Gabel, L. (2015). Virtual maze performance and early reading disability. Boise State University College of Education Seed Grant, $17,500. Johnson, E. S. & Beymer, L. (2015). Aligning Special Education Teacher Candidate Evaluation with Evidence-Based Practices. Boise State University College of Education, $5,000. Johnson, E. S. & Lane, C. (2015). Essential Training for IAEYC, Every Child Ready to Learn. Treasure Valley United Way Ed Vision Council Grant, $10,000. Johnson, E. S. (2015). Every Child Ready to Learn On-line Course. Grossman Foundation, $20,000. Johnson, E. S. (2014). Online early math training for early childhood care providers. Good Samaritan Foundation, $100,000. Johnson, E. S. (2014). Parent training in early literacy and early numeracy. Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation, $25,000. Gabel, L. A. & Johnson, E. S. (2013). Virtual Hebbs-William Maze Development. Pesky Family Foundation, $50,000. Brendefur, J., Thiede, K., Severson, H., Beaulieu, J., & Johnson, E. (2013). Primary Math Assessment, NIH, STTR Phase I award, $300,000.


Johnson, E. S. (2013). Parent outreach coordinator position, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, $180,000. Johnson, E. S. (2013), Migrant Head Start Teacher Training, Olive Browning Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, $5,000. Johnson, E. S. (2013). Increasing the interaction on an online course, David A. Wilson Award, Laureate Network, $50,000. Johnson, E. S. (2012). Early Childhood Education Teacher Toolkit and Mobile App Development. Gibney Foundation, Project Director, $25,000. Johnson, E. S. (2011 -13). Recognizing Effective Special Education Teachers (RESET). Idaho State Dept of Ed, Special Education Teacher Evaluation, Project Director, $340,000. Johnson, E. S. (2012). Doing What Works, U.S. Department of Education – Tier 2 Coaching. 9 months, Project Director, $55,000. Completed. Johnson, E. S. (2011). Doing What Works, Department of Education – Super Use of Math Modules (SUM2), Project Director. 8 months, $20,000. Completed. Johnson, E. S. (2009-2010). Idaho State Department of Education – Screening within an RTI framework, grades 6-12, Project Director. Two years $70,000, Completed. Johnson, E. S., Carter, D. R., & Pool, J. L. (2008-09). Idaho State Department of Education, RTI and PBS implementation, Project Director, $250,000, Completed. Johnson, E. S., Allred, K. W. & Humphrey, M. (2008). OSEP, CFDA 84.325T – Technology Accentuated Teacher Education for Rural Settings (TATERS) Project Director, Special Education Personnel Training Grant, $500,000 Johnson, E. S., (2007). NRCLD Subaward – SLD Identification, RTI and cognitive processing deficits. One year at $23,000, Completed. Johnson, E. S. (2006). Faculty Excellence Fund, Walden University – Improving online instructor quality through an ecological assessment of the on-line learning environment. One year at $10,000, Completed. Johnson, E. S. (2003). Washington Education Research Association –Examining the effects of accommodations for students with disabilities and ELL on state assessments. One year at $3,000, Completed. Johnson, E. S. (1999). Washington Education Research Association – Examining the factors accounting for performance on high-stakes reading assessments. One year at $3,000, Completed.


GRANTS: SUBMITTED Johsnon, E. S. & Semmelroth, C. L. (2012). IES, CFDA 84.324A, RESET: Recognizing Effective Special Education Teachers, Goal 5, $1.6 million, Submitted: Not funded. Johnson, E. S., Carter, D. R., & Pool, J. L. (2008). IES, CFDA 84.324A, AIM: Assess to Intervene and Monitor, Principal Investigator, Systemic Interventions and Policies for Special Education, Goal 2, $450K, Submitted: Not funded Johnson, E. S., & Jenkins, J. R. (2008)RFA: IES NCSER – 2008-001, Developing an IEP template for reading, Grades 2-5, IEP and IFSP Research, Subaward, $200K, Submitted: Not funded SERVICE Service to the University

Reviewer, Program Prioritization, Assessment Group, 2014 Faculty Mentor, 2010-2011 Member, BSTS Frequent Low Stakes Testing Group, 2007-08

Service to the College

Member, Promotion and Tenure Task Force, 2011 Member, Doctoral Management Committee, 2009-current Member, Graduate Assessment Standards Committee, 2009-10 Member, Technology Committee, 2007-08

Service to the Department

Member, Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2007-current Service to the Profession

Secretary, International Association for Research on Learning Disabilities, Nov 2014 – current Associate Editor, Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2009 - 2015 Reviewer, CEC Annual Convention Proposals Teacher Evaluation, March 2014 Fellow, IARLD, 2013 - current Reviewer, Journal of Special Education, October 2014 Editorial Board Member, Reading and Writing Quarterly, 2010 - current Ad-hoc Reviewer, Exceptional Children Professional Development Standards Ethics Committee, DLD, 2010 - 2012 Editorial Board Member, Assessment for Effective Intervention 2009-12 Reviewer, Annals of Dyslexia, February 2009 Member, Secondary RTI Implementation Committee, National RTI TA Center, 2009 Member, Technical Review Committee for Screening, National RTI TA Center, 2008-current Expert Contributor, EDWEEK RTI Online Chats, February, 2008


Reviewer, Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 2008 Reviewer, Remedial and Special Education, 2008 Presenter and Volunteer, Europe’s Children Our Concern, Brussels, October 2006 Reviewer, AERA National Conference, 2004 Technical Advisory Committee, WA State Alternate Assessment, 2001-03 Accommodations Committee, WA State, 1997 – 1999

Service to the Community

Member, International Women’s Forum, Idaho Chapter, 2014 - current Member, Treasure Valley YMCA Board, 2011- current Member, Child Development Committee, Treasure Valley YMCA, 2011- current Member, Sage International School of Boise School Board, 2009 - 2011 Member, ID State LD Identification Committee, 2007-current

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