Heather Dahl

Heather Dahl is Teaching Faculty in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education, where she coordinates programs, advises students, and instructs courses preparing educators for special education and elementary education certification.

Her academic focus encompasses early childhood special education, family/community engagement, and inclusive practices. Dahl integrates her extensive K-12 teaching experience across multiple states into teacher preparation programs, emphasizing practical application of special education methodologies.

Professional contributions include conference presentations on Universal Design for Learning and family literacy programming. She maintains active engagement with accreditation processes and community partnerships supporting early childhood development.