Courtney Seidel, M.S., CCC-SLP

Education

B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Courses Taught

CS&D 709: Language Development & Disorders in School Age Populations: School Methods & Procedures in SLP
CS&D 791: School Practicum in Communicative Disorders
CS&D 790: Practicum in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Background and Expertise

Courtney joined the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders in September 2015 and brings broad experience working with students from early childhood through the college level in school, private practice, and home-based settings. A dedicated educator and clinician, she specializes in child language disorders, diagnostics, school-based services, and the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse children.

Courtney teaches School Methods, Language Development, and Disorders in School-Age Populations. She works closely with the Department of Public Instruction Teaching Standards to arrange and supervise student teacher placements in public schools. She also supervises graduate clinicians in the UW Speech & Hearing Clinic through the Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and diagnostic clinic.

In addition, Courtney oversees the Dane County Head Start speech and language screenings and represents UW–Madison on the ReachDane Programs and Education Committee.

Courtney is a Board Certified Specialist in Child Language; was selected as the Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year; received the University of Wisconsin–Madison 2019 Teaching Academy Fellow for Teaching Excellence; was awarded the state level ASHFoundation Clinical Achievement Award; and has earned numerous ASHA ACE Awards for continuing education.

Highlighted Activities

• Board Certified Specialist in Child Language. American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (2025)
• ASHFoundation Clinical Achievement Award. Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Association (2025)
• CSD Climate and Belonging Committee Co-Chair (2023-Present)
• Outstanding Service Award. Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Association (2023)
• Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Speech & Language Focus Group (2020-Present)
• Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Association (WSHA) Higher Education Network Chair (2020-Present)
• Project INCLUDE: INterdisciplinary Collaboration for Language in Universally Designed Education (2019-2025), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, Project Director, Academic Advisor

Representative Presentations and Publications

Seidel, C. (2025). When and When Not to Dismiss Students from Your Caseload. Bellevue, WA: Bureau of Education & Research.

Seidel, C. (2025). Best Practices in Dismissal: School Services in Speech-Language Pathology. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.

Seidel, C. (2024). Word-Finding Disorder – What It Is and How to Treat It. Bellevue, WA: Bureau of Education & Research.

Seidel, C. & Schraeder, T. (2019). Best Practices: Teaching Students with Communication Disorders. Chippewa Falls, WI: Cognitive Press.

Schraeder, T., & Seidel, C. (2026). A Guide to School Services in Speech-Language Pathology (5th ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.