Welcome to Don Johnston Incorporated

 

Don Johnston


Our Mission

It’s commonplace in schools to see stacks of textbooks, paper notebooks, pencils and pens. These are the “conventional” learning tools in schools, and they are effective for many students.  But for students with unique physical, cognitive, or learning differences, these tools pose significant barriers to learning. Students with unique literacy needs require specialized accessible technology and media to maximize their learning. This is where Don Johnston excels. Since 1980 we have been developing and supplying innovative technologies to schools who recognize that each student has unique learning needs and can thrive in the right environment. 

We strive to create the right environment. This environment requires the right tools, the right implementation and the right instructional approaches. We are committed to providing you the most value from product selection to ongoing support and implementation. 
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We believe:

  • Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed
  • Students with unique literacy needs require multiple approaches to maximize learning
  • Research-based technology can transform best teaching practices

 

Why choose Don Johnston?

Since 1980, we have studied the teaching and learning process to develop effective programs and services that meet the needs of struggling students. 

We are proud of our history and our dedication to ground-breaking product development. Our founder, Don Johnston, knows first-hand the challenges that students face who struggle with learning difficulties. He has dedicated his life to helping students explore new ways to overcome their learning barriers and achieve higher results.  Don wrote a book about his own learning struggles called Building Wings.  It was written at a 3rd grade level so a wide range of students could benefit from reading it. You can read Building Wings online to understand the roots of our company,
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The Future of Don Johnston:

Since 1980, Don Johnston’s mission is to support diverse learners with proven instructional models, effective literacy strategies and innovative technologies to help them reach grade-level performance. 

Our mission is to:
  • Help struggling learners master literacy skills and become life-long
    learners
  • Help educators deliver the latest literacy strategies from well-known
    experts 
  • Encourage collaborative discussions about diverse learners’ needs
  • Share proven teaching and implementation techniques
  • Engage administrators in student self advocacy learning initiatives
  • Design innovative technologies to connect with diverse learners
  • Promote validated brain-based research on how people learn

 
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