Biography

Dr. Lawrence J. Johnson is the Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to his current position, Johnson served as Dean at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, UC. While at CECH he served as a Professor in Early Childhood and Special Education, CECH at UC. Dr. Johnson was also an active Executive Director of the Arlitt Child & Family Research and Education Center at the University of Cincinnati.

Since he first served as Dean in 1999, Johnson has published extensively completing 11 books, 33 chapters in books, and 72 refereed journal articles. In addition to his publications, he served as the Principal Investigator or primary author of 200 grant proposals that were funded for a combined budget exceeding $110 million. The scope of these projects has had an impact at the local, state, and national level.

Dr. Johnson has been recognized by multiple organizations for his contributions in education and by the states of Illinois, Alabama and Ohio. He was also recognized by the Human Rights Commission in 2007 for making a difference in human relations in the Cincinnati region. In addition, he was honored by the International Council for Exceptional Children Division of Teacher Education for his contributions as the president of this organization and by the Division of Early Childhood for his contributions as Chair of the Research Committee. Dr. Johnson served a 6-year term as co-editor of the Journal for Teacher Education and Special Education and was twice the chair of the State of Ohio University of Education Deans. Finally, his research and service contributions have been recognized by the University of Cincinnati and he is a two time recipient of the Sylvia Boltz Tucker Award for service contributions.

Education

• Ph.D, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1984 (Special Education; Dissertation: Factors that Influence Skill Acquisition of Practicum Students During a Field-Based Experience)
• M.A, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1981 (Special Education (with an emphasis in school counseling))
• BS, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 1978 (Special Education (with an emphasis in behavioral disorders and learning disabilities))

Peer-reviewed Publications

• Sapona, R. Etienne, J. Bauer, A., Fordon, A. E., Johnson, L. J., Hendricks-Lee, M., & Vincent, N. C. (2006). Teacher education reform within university special education programs Focus on Exceptional Children, 1-12
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., & Beauchamp, K. D. F. (2005). Reprise: Developing problem-solving skills to enhance task persistence of handicapped preschool children Journal of Early Intervention, 236-246
• Bauer, A., Johnson, L., & Sapona, R. (2004). Reflections on 20 years of preparing special education teachers Exceptionality, 239, 246
• Marx, M., Johnson, L. J., Baker, R., McBroom, R., Cochran, S., & Stillwell, M. (2003). Understanding Head Start student success on a standardized test Ohio Journal of the English Language Arts, 12-21
• Bauer, A., Johnson, L., & Kreig, J. (2003). Teacher education and special education: a second look back Teacher Education and Special Education, 341, 348
• Johnson, L. J., Kai Yung Tam, B., Zorn, D., LaMontagne, M., & Johnson, S. (2003). Stakeholders' views of factors that impact successful interagency collaboration Exceptional Children, 195-208
• LaMontage, M., Johnson, L., Kilgo, J., V, S., V, C., Bauer, A., & Carpenter, J. (2002). Unified early childhood personnel preparation programs: Perceptions from that field Teacher Education and Special Education, 236, 246
• Johnson, S. J., & Johnson, L. J. (2002). The 4 C's: A model for teaching dosage calculation Nurse Educator, 79-83
• Kowalski, K., Pretti-Frontczak, K., & Johnson, L. J. (2001). Preschool teachers' beliefs concerning the importance of various developmental skills and abilities Journal of Research in Childhood Education 1, 5-14
• Hendricks-Lee, M., & Johnson, L. J. (2001). New accountability for teacher education TEDLines 2, 2-3
• Seery, M. E., Davis, P. M., & Johnson, L. J. (2000). Seeing eye-to-eye: Are parents and professionals in agreement about the benefits of preschool inclusion? Remedial and Special Education 5, 268-278,319
• Feldis, D., Johnson, L., & Anania-Smith, D. (1997). The utility of multidisciplinary assessment reports for classroom intervention: ratings from the field, 193, 204
• Johnson,L.J. (1996). Evolving transitions? Teacher Education and Special Education, 202, 204
• Johnson,L.J. (1996). Rejoinder to reflection pieces Teacher Education and Special Education, 221
• Johnson, L., & Pugach, M. (1996). Role of collaborative dialogue in teachers' conceptions of appropriate practice for students at risk Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 9, 24
• Spooner, F., & Johnson, L. (1996). To stay the course or change: reflections on preparing personnel in special education Teacher Education and Special Education, 197, 199
• Pugach, M., & Johnson, L. (1995). Unlocking the expertise among classroom teachers through structured dialogue: extending research on peer collaboration Exceptional Children, 101, 110
• Johnson, L., Gallagher, R., Cook, M., & Wong, P. (1995). Critical skills for kindergarten: perceptions from kindergarten teachers Journal of Early Intervention, 315, 349
• Odom, S. L., McLean, M. E., Johnson, L. J., & LaMontagne, M. J. (1995). Recommended practices in early childhood special education: Validation and current use Journal For Early Intervention 1, 1-17
• Johnson, L. J., & LaMontagne, M. J. (1993). Using content analysis to examine the verbal or written communication of stakeholders within early intervention Journal of Early Intervention 1, 73-79
• Beauchamp, K. D., Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1993). A comparison of intelligence and creativity in young gifted children Journal For the Education of the Gifted 3, 113-117
• Johnson, L. J. (1992). An examination of the concurrent validity of the Battelle Developmental Inventory as compared with the Vineland Adaptive Scales and the Bayley Scales of infant development Journal of Early Intervention 4, 353-359
• Johnson, L. J., Kilgo,J., Cook, M. J., Hammitte D. J., Beauchamp, K., & Finn, D. (1992). The skills needed by early intervention administrators/supervisors: A study across six states Journal of Early Intervention 2, 1-10
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1991). The preschool/primary gifted child Journal For the Education of the Gifted 3, 267-283
• Johnson, L. J., Pugach, M. C., & Cook, R. (1991). Peer collaboration as a means to facilitate collegial support to reduce teacher isolation and facilitate classroom problem solving in rural areas Rural Special Education Quarterly 2, 21-26
• Blanton, J., & Johnson, L. J., (1991). Using computer assisted biofeedback to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to gain self-control Journal of Special Education Technology 1, 49-56
• Cook, M. J., Johnson, L. J., & Kullman, A. (1991). An examination of the predictive validity of the Bayley Scales of infant development Alabama Exceptional Children
• Johnson, L. J., & Pugach, M. C. (1991). Peer collaboration: Accommodating students with mild learning and behavior problems Expectional Children 5, 454-461
• Johnson, L. J., & Murphy, M. F. (1990). Siblings of children with handicapping conditions The Communicator, p16
• Johnson, L. J., Pugach, M. C., & Devlin, S. (1990). Professional collaboration: Challenges of hte next decade Teaching Exceptional Children, 9-11
• Johnson, L .J., & Lewman, B. (1990). Parent perceptions of talents of young gifted boys and girls Journal For the Education of the Gifted 176-188
• Johnson, L. J., & Pugach, M. C. (1990). Classroom teachers' views of intervention strategies for learning and behavior problems: Which are reasonable and how frequently are they used? Journal of Special Education, 69-84
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1990). Fostering the continued democratization of consultation through action research Teacher Education and Special Education, 240-245
• Stayton, V. D., & Johnson, L. J. (1990). Personnel preparation in early childhood special education: Assessment as content area Journal of Early Intervention 4, 352-359
• Johnson, L. J., & Alford, J. (1989). Meta-analysis for applied behavioral research: Help or hindrance? The Capstone Journal of Education, 84-93
• Cook, M. J., Holder-Brown, L., Johnson, L. J., & Kilgo, J. (1989). An examination of the stability of the Bayley Scales of infant development with high-risk infants Journal of Early Intervention, 45-49
• Johnson, L. J., & Hammitte, D. (1989). Alabama state of the art study of community-based programs serving preschool handicapped children Alabama Exceptional Children, 11-19
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1989). The challenge of implementing collaboration between general and special education Exceptional Children, 232-235
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1989). Facilitation consultation through peer collaboration PAISE Reporter, 1-2
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1989). Training for staff, parents, and volunteers working with gifted young children, especially those with disabilities and from low-incidence homes Young Children, 49-56
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1989). Prereferral interventions: Progress, problems, and challenges Exceptional Children, 232-235
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., & Beauchamp, K. D. (1989). Developing problem-solving skills to enhance the task persistence of preschool handicapped children Journal of Early Interventions, 61-72
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1988). Peer collaboration Teaching Exceptional Children, 75-77
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1988). Rethinking the relationship between consultation and collaborative problem solving Focus on Exceptional Children, 1-8
• Kilgo, J., Holder-Brown, L., Johnson, L. J., & Cook, M. (1988). An examination of the effects of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on preterm infants Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 320-327
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., & Beauchamp, K. D. (1988). Enhancing critical relationships: A systems approach to mental health for Head Start families and programs Young Children, 58-65
• Johnson, L. J., Pugach, M., & Hammitte, D. (1988). Barriers to effective special education consultation Remedial and Special Education, 41-47
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., & Beauchamp, K. D. (1988). Project TIES: Enhancing the affective environment of Head Start children, families, and staff Children Today, 25-28
• Johnson, L. J. (1988). The role of the university supervisor: Perceptions from practicum students Teacher Education and Special Education, 120-125
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1988). Encouraging gifts and talents of Head Start children Education Able Learners: Discovering & Nurturing Talent, 4-5
• Karnes, M. B., Santelli, B., & Johnson, L. J. (1987). Involving families in early childhood special education programs Rural Special Education Quarterly, 16-19
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1987). Head Start expands services to gifted children Children Today, 7-31
• Johnson, L. J., & Beauchamp, K. D. (1987). Preschool assessment measures: What are teachers using? Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 70-76
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1987). An imperative: Programming for the young gifted/talented Journal For the Education of the Gifted, 195-214
• Johnson, L. J., & Heal, L. (1987). Inter-observer agreement: How large should Kappa be? Capstone Journal of Education, 51-64
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1987). Bringing out Head Start talents: Findings from the field Gifted Child Quarterly, 174-180
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Identification and assessment of gifted/talented handicapped and non-handicapped children in early childhood Journal of Children in Contempory Society: Advances in Theory and Applied Research, 35-54
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Bringing out Head Start talents Head Start Bulletin 11, 13
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Teaching interpersonal expertise to strengthen systems Head Start Bulletin, 4
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., Cohen, T., & Beauchamp, K. D. (1986). Metacognitive strategies with preschoolers Teaching Exceptional Children, 54-56
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Early identification and programming for young gifted/talented handicapped Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 50-61
• Fujiura, G., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Methods of microcomputer research in early childhood special education Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 264-269
• Johnson, L. J. (1986). Microcomputers in early childhood special education: An overview Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 195-196
• Johnson, L. J., & Idol-Maestas, L. (1986). Peer tutoring as a reinforcer for appropriate tutee behavior Journal of Special Education Technology, 14-21
• Johnson, L. J., & Lewman, B. (1986). The educational value of microcomputers: Perceptions among parents of young gifted children Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 87-93
• Johnson, L. J. (1986). Factors that influence skill acquisition of practicum students during a field-based experience Teacher Education and Special Education, 89-103
• Karnes, M. B., Johnson, L. J., Cohen, T., & Shwedel, A. (1985). Facilitating school success among mild and moderately handicapped children by enhancing task persistence Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 151-162
• Johnson, L. J. (1985). Early childhood special education programs in France: A reaction Journal of the Division For Early Childhood, 250-253
• Johnson, L. J., & Blankenship, C. S. (1984). A comparison of label induced expectancy bias in two preservice teacher education programs Behavioral Disorders, 167-174
• Heal, L., Johnson, L. J., & Fujiura, G. (1983). Variations in restrictiveness Superintendents & apos; Digest, 40-42
• Blankenship, C. S., & Johnson, L. J. (1983). Specialized instruction: Report of a three-year follow-up study of program graduates Teacher Education and Special Education 2, 112-120
• Malone, D., Sapona, R., & Johnson, L. History of the laws regulating special education The Special Education Legal Handbook
• Karnes, M., & Johnson, L. Serving young gifted children Missouri Exceptional Children
• Sapona, R., Malone, D., & Johnson, L. Eligibility The Special Education Legal Handbook

Published Books

• Bell, S. H., Carr, V. W., Denno, D. M., Johnson, L. J., & Phillips, L. (2003). Creating a place for all children: Responding to challenging behaviors in early childhood settings Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
• Wang, L., Johnson, L., Boat, M., Brown, R., Pan, W., Zorn, D., & Austin, J. (2002). Ohio early childhood indicators of success year iv final report: instrument evaluation Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood Education
• Johnson, L., LaMontagne, M., Elgas, P., & Bauer, A. (1998). Blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices: collaboration to meet the needs of children and their families Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
• Johnson, L., & Zorn, D. (1996). Evaluation report: ohio head start marketing study Ohio Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Education
• Johnson, L., & Davis, P. (1996). Collaborative early intervention project Final report--U.S. Department of Education:
• Johnson, L., & Davis, P. (1996). Collaborative early intervention project Final report--U.S. Department of Education:
• Johnson, L. J., LaMontagne, M. J., & Case, D. (1995). Actualizing the rhetoric: Linking research and practice for quality field-based/clinical experiences. Proceedings of the 1994 Summer Institute for the Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium
• Pugach, M., & Johnson, L. (1995). Collaborative practitioners, collaborative schools Tucson, AZ: Love Publishing
• Johnson, L. J., Gallagher, R. J., LaMontagne, M. J., Jordan, J. B., Gallagher, J. J., Huntinger, P. L., & Karnes, M. B. (. (1994). Meeting early intervention challenges: Issues from birth to three Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
• Johnson, L. J., & Bauer, A. M. (1992). Meeting the needs of special students: Legal, ethical, and practical ramifications Newbury Park, CA: Corwin Press
• Johnson, L. J. (1992). Policy issues: Creating a unified vision. Proceedings of the 1992 Summer Institute for the Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1991). Coordinating assessment and programming for preschoolers: CAPP Tucson, AZ: Communication Skill Builders
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1990). Educating young black gifted children New York: Trillium Press
• Malone, D. M., Denno, D. M., Johnson, L. J., Boat, M. (In Progress). Strategies for effective assessment-based decision making in early childhood Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
• Johnson, L., LaMontagne, M., Bauer, A., & Elgas, P. Collaborative methods for early childhood programs Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
• Malone, D., Sapona, R., & Johnson, L. Transition. the special education legal handbook San Antonio, Texas: Omni Publishers

Book Chapters

• Gilbertson, S., Johnson, L., Wahrman, J., West, M., & Zigler, T. (2005). The demand for alternative teaching licensing in ohio. Policy brief: Meeting the teacher education accountability challenge Teacher Quality Partnership.
• Bauer, A., Battle, M., & Johnson, L. (2004). Challenging behaviors in early childhood settings: creating a place for all children. Engaging parents as partners in changing behavior (pp. 33-48). Baltimore, MD Paul H. Brookes.
• Boat, M., Carr, V., Johnson, L. J., Denno, D. (2003). How do I know when I need outside help?. Creating a place for all children: Responding to challenging behaviors in early childhood settings Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Carr, V.. Johnson, L. J., & Corkwell, C. (2003). How can I develop center wide support?. Creating a place for all children: Responding to challenging behaviors in early childhood settings Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Bauer, A. M., Battle, M., & Johnson, L. J., (2003). How can I engage parents as partners in changing behavior?. Creating a place for all children: Responding to challenging behaviors in early childhood settings Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Miller, P., Bauer, A., Plevyak, L., Carr, V., Johnson, L. J., & Fong, L. (2002). Characteristics of faculty members in personnel preparation programs. DEC personnel preparation in early childhood education: Implementing the DEC recommended practices
• Bauer, A. M., Johnson, L. J., Ulrich, M., Denno, D., & Carr, V. (1998). A history of working and for children. Blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices: Collaboration to meet the needs of children and their families Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Diagre, I., Johnson, L. J., Bauer, A. M., & Anania-Smith, D. (1998). Prosocial curriculum for young children in inclusive settings. Blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices: Collaboration to meet the needs of children and their families Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L. J., Ruiz, D., LaMontagne, M. J., George, E. (1998). The history of collaboration and its importance to blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices. Blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices: Collaboration to meet the needs of children and their families Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L. J., Noga, J. E. (1998). Key collaborative skills. Blending early childhood and early childhood special education practices: Collaboration to meet the needs of children and their families Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L., Karnes, M., & V, C. (1997). Handbook for gifted. Children with gifts and disabilities Needham Heights, MA Allyn & Bacon.
• Johnson, L. J., Karnes, M. B., & Carr, V. W. (1997). Children with gifts and disabilities. Handbook for gifted (2nd ed.)-Needham Heights, MA). Allyn & Bacon
• Sapona, R., Etienne, J., Bauer, A., Fordon, A., Johnson, L., Hendricks-Lee, M., & Vincent, N. (1997). Teacher education in transition: collaborative programs to prepare general and special educators. Teacher education reform within the special education program at the University of Cincinnati: An ongoing journey (pp. 128-151). Denver, CO Love Publishing.
• Johnson, L., & V, C. (1996). Curriculum trends, special education, and reform. Curriculum in early childhood: Moving toward inclusive specialization New York, NY Teachers College Press.
• Johnson, L., & V, C. (1996). Controversial issues confronting special education: divergent perspectives, (2nd ed.). The emerging third wave of collaboration: Solving to create educational systems that embrace diversity Boston Allyn & Bacon.
• Johnson, L. J., & Pugach, M. C. (1996). The emerging thrid wave of collaboration: Expanding beyond individual problem solving to create educational system that embraces diversity. Controversial issues confronting special education: Divergent perspectives (2nd ed) Boston Allyn & Bacon.
• Johnson, L. J., & Carr, V. (1996). Curriculum in ealry childhood education: Moving toward an inclusive specialization. What's worth knowing: How curriculum trends affect the reform of special education New York Teachers College Press.
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1996). Rethinking the relationship between consultation and collaborative problem-solving. Challenges facing special education Denver Love.
• Johnson, L. J. (1995). The knowledge base for field/clinical experiences: A synopsis of supervision in early childhood special education programs: What are we doing?. Actualizing the rhetoric: Linking research and practice for quality field-based/clinical experiences. Proceedings of the 1994 Summer Institute for hte OHio Early Childhod Special Education Higher Educaton Consortium
• LaMontagne, M., & Johnson, L. (1995). Actualizing the rhetoric: linking research and practice for quality field-based/clinical experiences. proceedings of the 1994 summer institute for the ohio early childhood special education higher education consortium. Forward
• Zins, J., & Johnson, L. .. (1994). Prereferral intervention for students with special needs . International encyclopedia of educaton: Research and studies (2nd ed., Vol 8) (pp. 4657-4662). Oxford Elserier Science.
• Gallagher, R. J., Johnson, L. J., & LaMontagne, M. J. (1994). Early intervention: The collaborative challenge. Meeting early intervention challenges: Issues from birth to three Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L. J. (1994). Meeting early intervention challenges: An overview. Meeting early intervention challenges: Issues from birth to three (pp. 1-12). Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L. J., & La Montagne, M. J. (1994). Program ecaluation: The key to quality programming . Meeting early intervention challenges: Issues from birth to three (pp. 185-216). Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Johnson, L. J. (1992). Forward. Policy issues: Creating a unified vision. Proceedings of the 1992 Summer Institute for the Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium
• Gallagher, R. J., Roszeman-Millicanm, M., Johnson, L. J., & LaMontagne, M. J. (1992). Solomon's conundrum: Who owns the child?. Policy issues: Creating a unified vision. Proceedings of the 1992 Summer Institute for the Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium
• Johnson, L. J., & Pugach, M. C. (1992). Continuing the dialogue: Embracing a more expansive understanding of collaborative relationships. Controversial issues confronting special education: Divergent perspectives (pp. 215-222). Boston Allyn & Bacon.
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1991). Differentiating the instruction for preschool gifted children. Counseling gifted and talented children: A guide for teachers, counselors, and parents Springfield, IL Charles C. Thomas.
• Gallagher, R. J. Johnson, L. J., & Espe-Sherwindt, M. (1991). Critique of keynote presentations. . Proceedings and directions for collaboration in the year 2000: Summer institute. The Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1990). Meeting diverse needs through professional peer collaboration. Support networks for inclusive schools: Integrated interdependent education (pp. 123-137). Baltimore Paul H. Brookes.
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1990). Developing reflective teaching through structured dialogue: The case for peer collaboration. Encouraging reflective practice in education: An analysis of issues and programs (pp. 186-208). New York Teachers College Press.
• Pugach, M. C., & Johnson, L. J. (1988). Promoting teacher reflection through structured dialogue. Images on relfection in teacher education Reston, VA Association of Teacher Educations Monograph.
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1988). Considerations and future directions for conducting research with young handicapped and at-risk children. Research in early childhood special education Monterey, CA Brooks/Cole.
• Johnson, L. J. (1988). Program evaluation: The key to quality programming . Early childhood special education: Birth to three (pp. 183-212). Reston, VA The Council for Exceptional Children.
• Karnes, M. B., & Johnson, L. J. (1986). Identification and assessment of the gifted/talented handicapped and non-handicapped in early childhood. Intellectual giftedness in young children: Recognition and development New York The Haworth Press.
• Etienne, J., Sapona, R., Bauer, A., Johnson, L., Fordon, A., Hendricks-Lee, M., & Vincent, N. Forum on teacher education. The ongoing journey to change: Transformation of a special education program Tucson, AZ Love Publishing.