College of Education,
Criminal Justice, and
Human Services

Lawrence Johnson

Title: Dean, Professor, and Executive Director of the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center
Office: 410A
Tel: 513-556-2321
Email: johnslj@ucmail.uc.edu

Lawrence J. Johnson received his PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in behavioral problems and statistical analysis. Dr. Johnson has published extensively. Additionally, he served as the Principal Investigator or primary author of 200 grant proposals that have had an impact at the local state, and national levels. Dr. Johnson has been recognized by the International Council for Exceptional Children Division of Teacher Education for his contributions as president of the organization. He strives to enhance the excellence of teaching at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services.

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.

Invited Presentations

Johnson, L. J. (2002). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (2000). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J.; Lindell, A.; Jackson, H.; Fioretti, W. (2000). Issues in higher education-Entrpreneurship University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1999). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J.; Noga, J. (1998). Ohio Head Start: A report on children and families

Johnson, L. J. (1998). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1997). Measuring outcomes and other tools to assure timely and high quality services Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J.; Kilgo, J.; Stayton, J.; LaMontagne, M.; Joseph, S.;& Zwicker, S.A. (1997). A national study of practitioner's definitions of developmentally appropriate practice and inclusion

Johnson, L. J. (1997). Beliefs and challenges of unification process: Perception of reality from the field. Sacannah, GA

Johnson, L. J. (1997). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1996). Preschool evaluation outcomes meeting Denver, CO

Johnson, L. J. (1996). Participants needs assessment Newport, RI

Johnson, L. J. (1996). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1995). Foundation for effective inclusion and collaboration strategies University of Wisconsin, Esu Claire, WI

Johnson, L. J. (1995). Issues of consultation and collaboration Esu Claire, WI

Johnson, L. J. (1995). Issues of consultation and collaboration Esu Claire, WI

Johnson, L. J. (1995). Evaluating the outcomes and effectiveness of preschool programs Baltimore, MD

Johnson, L. J. (1995). Preschool evaluation outcomes meeting Portland, OR

Johnson, L. J. (1995). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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

Johnson, L. J. (1994). How to write successful proposals University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1992). Differentiating instruction to incorporate gifted children in the regular classroom Hickory, NC

Johnson, L. J.; Irvin, L.; & Rule,S. (1992). Overview to evaluate planning model Denver, CO

Johnson, L. J.; Irvin, L. (1992). Developing and validating instruments Denver, CO

Johnson, L. J. (1992). Interviewing Denver, CO

Johnson, L. J. (1992). Ongoing assessment and programming current research Vail, CO

Johnson, L. J. (1992). Learners with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD): Successful Strategies for Assessment and Management Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J. (1992). Evaluation of in-service training and its effects on change Marshall, IN

Johnson, L. J. (1990). Models for mainstreaming preschool children with special needs Cincinnati, OH

Johnson, L. J.; Brechin, C.; & Smith, T. (1990). Update: Alabama special education advisory panel Birmingham, AL

Johnson, L. J. (1989). The least restrictive environment Montgomery, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Hammitte, D.J.; & Galloway, N. (1989). Family involvement in early childhood education of the handicapped University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Hammitte, D.J. (1989). Determining eligibility of preschool children: Implementing a different assessment model Tuscaloosa, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Murphy, M.; Young, P. (1989). Techniques to facilitate transition University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Cook, M.J. (1989). Proposed preschool guidelines for Alabama Birmingham, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Hammitte, D.J.; Fletcher, M.; & Duncan,M. (1988). The Alabama state of the art study: Services to young handicapped children Birmingham, AL

Johnson, L. J. (1988). Mainstreaming for success Tuscaloosa, AL

Johnson, L. J.; and Kaufman, J. (1988). The unification of teacher education for general and special education Charlottesville, VA

Johnson, L. J. (1988). Early intervention: Appropriate testing Birmingham, AL

Johnson, L. J. (1988). Accessing services for children with disabilities Andalusia, AL

Johnson, L. J.; Cook, M.J.; & Hammite, D.J. (1988). Overview of RISE-TEC, ECEH technical assistance center Tuscaloosa, AL

Johnson, L.J. (12-1980). Rx for teacher burn-out Chicago Regional Title I Program, Chicago, IL

Johnson, L.J. (11-1983). The great debate: Competency based teacher education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Karnes, M.B., Johnson, L.J. (10-1987). Strategies for teaching pre-kindergarten children with special needs Florida Diagnostic and LEarning Resources System , Escambia, Santa Rose and Okaloosa Counties, FL

Pugach, M.C., & Johnson, L.J. (10-1987). Developing reflective teaching through structured dialogue OERI Invitational Conference on Reflective Inquiry in Teacher Education, Houston, TX

Johnson, L.J. (06-1986). Practical procedures to effectively evaluate early childhood programs Birth-3 State of the Art Conference , Springfield, IL

Karnes, M., & Johnson, L.J. (05-1986). Models of dissemination Oklahoma State Department Teleconference for Staff Development, Stillwater, OK

Johnson, L.J. (05-1984). Techniques to effectively evaluate early childhood programs 3rd Annual Illinois Birth to Three Symposium, Peoria, IL

Karnes, M., & Johnson, L.J. (04-1986). Services to young children Oklahoma State Department Teleconference for Staff Development , Stillwater, OK

Johnson, L.J. (04-1981). Effective discipline for parents Sunnybrook School District 171, Lansing, IL

Johnson, L.J. (03-1985). Issues in using meta-analysis to summarize early childhood special eduation research Illinois Council for Exceptional Children , Bloomington, IL

Johnson, L.J. (02-1984). Structuring your classroom for success Durfee Elementary School, Decatur, IL

Johnson, L.J. (01-1992). Nurturing the gifts and talents of children with disabilities Catawba County Schools and Lenoir-Rhyne College Symposium on Nurturing Gifted and Talented Students, Hickory, NC

Johnson, L.J. (01-1986). Applied behavioral analysis in the classroom Lombard SChool District 44, Lombard, IL

Johnson, L.J. (01-1980). Rx for teacher burn-out Sunnybrook School District 171, Lansing, IL

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Research Support
  • (Director) Integration Demonstration Program , $33,000. 1996to 1997
  • (Director) Food Service Program , $20,000. 1996to 1997
  • (Director) Project Head Start: Providing an exemplary Head Start Program , $410,000. 1996to 1997
  • (Director) Cincinnati Public Schools: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pilot Mini-District , $20,000. 1996to 1997
  • (Director) Title XX Program , $140,000. 1996to 1998
  • (Director) Cincinnati Public Schools: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pilot Mini-District , $20,000. 1995to 1996
  • (Evaluator) The Instructional Assistant Program , $100,000. 1995to 1996
  • (Director) Title XX Program , $32,458. 1995to 1996
  • (Director) Project Head Start: Providing an exemplary Head Start Program , $376,010. 1995to 1996
  • (Director) A Collaborative Partnership with Business and the Cincinnati Mini-pilot district , $14,459. 1995to 1996
  • (Director) Integration Demonstration Program , $33,000. 1995to 1996
  • (Director) Food Service Program , $36,458. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) Project Head Start: Providing an exemplary Head Start Program , $470,000. 1994to 1995
  • (Evaluator) The Instructional Assistant Program , $100,000. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) Cincinnati Public Schools: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pilot Mini-District , $20,000. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) Integration Demonstration Program , $28,000. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) A Collaborative Partnership with Business and the Cincinnati Mini-pilot district , $14,459. 1994to 1995
  • (Director ) Cincinnati Public Schools: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Pilot Mini-District , $16,764. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) Title XX Program , $20,000. 1994to 1995
  • (Director) A Collaborative Partnership with Business and the Cincinnati Mini-pilot district , $14,457. 1993to 1994
  • (Director) Integration Demonstration Program , $28,000. 1993to 1994
  • (Director) Food Service Program , $24,000. 1993to 1994
  • (Director) Project Head Start: Providing an exemplary Head Start Program , $362,899. 1993to 1994
  • (Director) Title XX Program , $20,000. 1993to 1994
  • (Director) Food Service Program , $20,000. 1992to 1993
  • (Director) Project Head Start: Providing an exemplary Head Start Program , $284,000. 1992to 1993
  • (Director) Integration Demonstration Program , $19,000. 1992to 1993
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Head Start Program FY 00-01, Administration for Children and Families. (Contract 00-91 A-1); Closed. 11/01/2000to 10/31/2001
  • (Director) Head Start Program 1998-1999, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency . $543,869. 11-1998to 10-1999
  • (Director) Improvement of Quality of Early Childhood Development Programs , Hamilton County Department of Human Services . $50,000. 11-1992to 06-1999
  • (Director) Training Opportunities for Preschool Teachers of the Handicapped in Alabama (TOPAL) , $343,000. 11-1987to 09-1990
  • (Evaluator ) APPLE Project: A Network Approach to Effectively Grapple with the Diverse Needs of the Handicapped Infants' and Toddlers' Families Through the Coordination and Development of Community Resources , $495,863. 11-1985to 10-1988
  • (Evaluator) Learning Independence through Family Education (LIFE) , $49734. 11-1985to 10-1986
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, The STRIVE Fund, Living Cities, Inc.. (STRIVE); $170,000.00. 10/15/2008to 02/15/2009
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ohio STEM Learning Network, Battelle Memorial Institute. (OSLN-STEM); $166,139.00. 10/01/2008to 09/30/2009
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Transition to Teaching, Department of Education. (NCE); Closed. 10/01/2001to 09/30/2005
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Department of Agriculture. (OSP 01136); Closed. 10/01/2000to 09/30/2001
  • (Director) Child and Adult Care Food Program , Ohio Department of Education . $30,000. 10-2000to 09-2001
  • (Director) Child and Adult Care Food Program , Ohio Department of Education . $10,000. 10-1998to 09-1999
  • (Subcontractor) Clermont County Head Start Evaluation , Child Focus, Incorporated. $5,000. 10-1998to 09-1999
  • (Director ) C-HCCAA Early Head Start Longitudinal Study , $16,000. 10-1996to 09-1997
  • (Co-Director) LINCCS: Linking Interagency Networks for Comprehensive Computer Systems , $40,969. 10-1996to 09-1998
  • (Director ) Ohio Department of Health: Individual Family Services Plan , $15,000. 10-1996to 06-1997
  • (Director ) Child Focus Inc. , $10,000. 10-1996to 10-1997
  • (Director) Head Start: Child Care Tech Program , $6,314. 10-1996to 12-1998
  • (Co-Director) RISE-TRAN: A Model Project to Increase Family Involvement and Facilitate Transition , $35,998. 10-1989to 09-1990
  • (Co-Director and Evaluator) Retrieval and Acceleration of Young Promising Handicapped and Talented (RAYPHT) , $448,764. 10-1985to 10-1988
  • (Co-Director) Enhancing Instructional Option for Student with Mild Learning and Behavior Problems (Peer Collaboration) , $330,957. 10-1985to 09-1988
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP), Department of Education. (P334A020113); Active. 09/15/2002to 08/14/2009
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Gear Up Scores, Department of Education. (P334A080117); $5,748,449.00. 09/03/2008to 09/02/2014
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ohio Partnership for Accountability-Teacher Quality Partnership, Department of Education. (P116Z050329); Closed. 09/01/2005to 08/31/2006
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ohio Partnership for Accountability Learning Community Practice, Department of Education. (p116z040087); Closed. 09/01/2004to 08/31/2005
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Quality Improvement Center for Head Start - Year 5, Administration for Children and Families. (UC 05); Closed. 09/01/2001to 08/31/2002
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Quality Improvement Center for Head Start - Year 4, Administration for Children and Families. (UC 04); Closed. 09/01/2000to 08/31/2001
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ujima Day Treatment and Wraparound Services, Talbert House. (OSP01129); Closed. 09/01/2000to 06/30/2001
  • (Project Director) GEAR UP: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, U.S. Department of Education. $256,800. 09-1999to 08-2000
  • (Subcontractor) Cincinnati Public Schools , $6,000. 09-1998to 08-1999
  • (Subcontractor) National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System , Ohio Department of Education. $10,000. 09-1998to 09-1999
  • (Subcontractor) Head Start Quality Improvement Center , Ohio Stat University Research Foundation . $10,000. 09-1998to 08-1999
  • (Director) Even Start Family Literacy , Cincinnati Public Schools . $21,280. 09-1998to 06-2000
  • (Subcontractor ) Cooperative Education Service Agency , $70,000. 09-1997to 09-1999
  • (Director) Southwest Ohio Regional Professional Development Center Needs Assessment , $16,750. 09-1997to 12-1997
  • (Director) Hamilton County Families and Children First-Early Start Program , $3,000. 09-1996to 08-1997
  • (Director ) Mayerson Academy for Human Resource Development , $27,000. 09-1996to 08-1997
  • (Director) Southwest Ohio Professional Development Center: Highlighting best practices , $8,000. 09-1995to 06-1996
  • (Co-Director) Collaborative In-Service Training: Applying Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Recommended Practice, and Family Centered Services to Early Childhood Special Education Programs. , $390,000. 09-1994to 08-1997
  • (Director) Children's Trust Fund: Evaluation Project , $5,000. 09-1994to 07-1995
  • (Evaluator ) Laurel Holmes Demonstration Project , $254,000. 09-1994to 07-1995
  • (Co-Director) Biggs Early Childhood Center Study , $16,789. 09-1993to 09-1993
  • (Co-Director) LINCCS: Linking Interagency Networks for Comprehensive Computer Systems , $474,000. 09-1993to 08-1996
  • (Co-Director) Training Personnel for the Education Preschoolers with Disabilities Program: A Collaborative Model , $453,860. 09-1992to 08-1997
  • (Co-Director) Examining the Impact of the Consultation Process: Extending the Knowledge Base , $78,560. 09-1992to 08-1993
  • (Co-Director) Collaborative Early Intervention Project , $224,259. 09-1992to 08-1995
  • (Director) Arena Assessment: A Transdisciplinary Approach to the Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities , $9,898. 09-1992to 08-1993
  • (Director) Ohio Early Childhood Education Consortium Training Project , $60,000. 09-1990to 08-1995
  • (Co-Director) Cincinnati Early Intervention Infant and Toddler Training Project , $314,488. 09-1990to 08-1995
  • (Co-Director) Early Childhood Handicapped Research Leadership Personnel Preparation , $257,637. 09-1990to 08-1993
  • (Co-Director) A Comparison of Parent and Service Provider Perceptions of the Usefulness and Intrusiveness of Information Obtained on Family Assessment Instruments , $852. 09-1990to 12-1990
  • (Co-Director ) ACT-Lab: Adaptive Computer and Other Technology Laboratory for Young Children with Special Needs , $5,667. 09-1989to 09-1990
  • (Co-Director and Evaluator) Precise Early Education of Children with Handicapped (PEECH) , $270,580. 09-1985to 10-1986
  • (Subcontractor ) An Evaluation of the Advancement of Arts Education , Association for the Advancement of Arts Education. $13,260. 08-1998to 09-1999
  • (Director) Butler County Head Start Evaluation Plan , Butler County Head Start . $14,994. 08-1997to 08-1998
  • (Director ) Butler County Head Start Evaluation Plan , Butler County Head Start . $5,000. 08-1997to 08-1998
  • (Co-Director) Biggs Early Childhood Center Study , $5,000. 08-1995to 08-1995
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Early Childhood Education through the Ohio Learning Network, Ohio Board of Regents. (RF No. 738586); Closed. 07/01/2000to 06/30/2001
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ohio Indicators of Success - Part 4, Ohio Department of Education. (062927-HEMA-2001); Closed. 07/01/2000to 06/30/2001
  • (Subcontractor) Year 2 of the Ohio Indicators of Success , Ohio Department of Education . $104,000. 07-2000to 06-2001
  • (Director) Arlitt Child Care Services to Hamilton County , Cincinnati County Department of Human Services . $100,000. 07-1999to 10-2000
  • (Subcontractor) Year 1 of the Ohio Indicators of Success, Ohio Department of Education . $126,250. 07-1998to 09-1999
  • (Subcontractor) A Statewide Model for Rethinking Schooling in Fundamental Ways , Ohio Department of Education. $105539. 07-1998to 01-2000
  • (Subcontractor) Career Pathways in Education: An Innovative Pilot Project between Cincinnati Public Schools, Hughes High School and the Arlitt Center , Cincinnati Public Schools. $41,047. 07-1998to 06-1999
  • (Subcontract Director ) Adams County Distance Learning , $43,825. 07-1997to 06-1998
  • (Subcontractor) National Institute of Justice , $399,919. 07-1997to 12-1999
  • (Co-Director) CIRCLE: A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary, Research-Centered, with Laboratory Emphasis, Approach to Early Childhood Special Education , $160,000. 07-1989to 06-1993
  • (Co-Director) Project Forward: Focusing on the Specific Needs Within Alabama to Improve the Quality of Services Provided to Handicapped Students and Their Families , $179,894. 07-1989to 06-1993
  • (Director ) Training of Supervisors for Early Childhood Special Education Programs , $204,321. 07-1987to 06-1990
  • (Co--Director) Retrieval and Acceleration Expertise to Strengthen Systems (TIES) , $164,934. 07-1985to 06-1987
  • (Evaluator) Bringing Out Head Start Talents (BOHST) , $148,058. 07-1984to 06-1985
  • (Evaluator) Facilitating Success in Young Handicapped Children by Enhancing Task Persistence (Task Persistence) , $239,204. 07-1983to 06-1986
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Establishing the Impact of Teacher Education, Ohio Department of Education. (OSP02145); Closed. 06/01/2001to 08/31/2002
  • (Director ) UW Family Centered Child Care Project , $10,000. 06-1996to 06-1997
  • (Co-Director, Evaluator) Project Succeed Summer Project , $104,000. 06-1995to 11-1995
  • (Director) The Alabama State of the Art Study: Services to Young Handicapped Children , $3,981. 06-1987to 01-1988
  • (Subcontractor) Freedom Curriculum Evaluation, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. $65,399. 05-1999to 03-2000
  • (Co-Director ) A Proposal to Evaluate the Illinois Early Childhood Transition Projects , $24,709. 05-1998to 12-1988
  • (Director) Ohio Department of Education Goals 2000 Teacher Induction Year , $9,000. 04-1997to 08-1998
  • (Director ) Parent Involvement Project , $26,485 . 04-1997to 06-1997
  • (Director ) Butler County Head Start Evaluation Plan , Butler County Head Start. $3,000. 04-1997to 09-1997
  • (Director) City of Cincinnati Office of Reshaping Youth Priorities Violence Prevention , $13,139. 04-1996to 09-1996
  • (Subcontractor) City of Cincinnati Department of Health Staff Training , $10,000. 03-1999to 12-1999
  • (Subcontractor) Start Community Needs Assessment , Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency. $24,000. 03-1999to 07-1999
  • (Subcontractor) Northwest Local School District Community Survey, Northwest Local School District . $20,000. 03-1999to 07-1999
  • (Director) Butler County Children & Family First , $43,5000. 03-1997to 09-1997
  • (Director ) Child to Child Evaluation, $36,972. 03-1990to 07-1992
  • (Co-Director) Factors Considered by General and Special Educators when they Determine if a Teaching Practice is Effective , $2,108. 03-1990to 03-1991
  • (Co-Director) RISE-Tec: A Technical Assistance Center for Early Childhood Special Education Serving West Alabama , $107,888. 03-1988to 09-1989
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Ohio Reads Grants Analysis, Ohio Department of Education. (062927-RXEV-00); Closed. 01/01/2000to 06/30/2001
  • (PI) Johnson, Lawrence, Success for All Students, Administration for Children and Families. (OSP00177); Closed. 01/01/2000to 02/28/2001
  • (Subcontract Director ) Clermont County Domestic Relations Court , $5,000. 01-1997to 03-1997
  • (Subcontract Director ) Association for the Advancement of Art Education , $13,400. 01-1997to 08-1997
  • (Director) GAP Analysis , $57,400. 01-1997to 09-1997
  • (Co-Director) Providing Alternatives to Violence, $99,000. 01-1996to 12-2000
  • (Director) Developing a Developmentally Appropriate Screening Process for Young Children in Head Start Programs , $48,000. 01-1996to 12-1997
  • (Co-Director) Creating University Partnerships to Create Healthy Neighborhoods , $33,000. 01-1996to 08-1996
  • (Director) The T-Cap Evaluation , $10,000. 01-1995to 06-1996
  • (Co-Director) The Screening Project, $60,000. 01-1995to 01-1997
  • (Director ) Resource Moms Project Evaluation , $8,000. 01-1995to 06-1996
  • (Co-Director) A Comparison of Regular and Special Educators Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Teaching Practices , $1,208. 01-1990to 12-1990
  • (Co-Director) Early Indicators of Emotional Conflicts in Preschool Children , $892. 01-1990to 12-1990
  • (Co-Director) Video Demonstration of Alternatives to Accommodate the Needs of Students with Mild Learning and Behavior Problems with the Regular Classroom, $12,000. 01-1990to 12-1990
  • (Co-Director) Project Alpha: Programming for Young Children at-Risk for Later Academic Failure , $523,832. 01-1986to 08-1988
Research Interests

Program evaluation and research design; data analysis techniques (content analysis, statistics, applied behavior methods); early childhood (Head Start, at risk, special education); consultation and collaborative techniques; enabling resources and regular classroom teachers to teach students with mild learning and behavior problems; program administration (early childhood and higher education); assessment of young childrne; seeking and obtaining external funds

Research Support
  • 09-1999 - to Present, Dean, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services/University of Cincinnati.,
  • 09-1995 - to Present, State Representative for the University of Cincinnati Institute of Community Pratnerships.,
  • 09-1992 - to Present, Director of the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center (promoted to Executive Director in 1999).,
  • 09-1982 - 06-1984, Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.,
  • 09-1979 - 06-1981, Co-coordinatory of the Elementary Gifted Program of School District 171. Sunnybrook School District 171, Lansing, IL.,
  • 08-1990 - 12-1993, Professor with tenure and Head of Early Childhood and Special Education (Promoted to Professor 09-1993).,
  • 08-1984 - 07-1986, Associate Professor with tenure and Chairperson of Early Childhood Special Education. The University of Alabama. ,
  • 06-1984 - 07-1986, Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the Colonel Wolfe Projects. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.,
  • 02-1978 - 06-1981, Learning Counselor. Sunnybrook School District 171, Lansing, IL. ,
  • 01-1994 - 1999, Professor with tenure and Associate Dean for Research and Development. University of Cincinnati.,
Service
  • Committee Chair, Council of Deans 2003.
  • Member, Preventing Students Disturbances 2002 to to Present.
  • Member, Administrative Services Advisory Committee 2002 to to Present.
  • Committee Chair, Search Committee for Dean of College of Applied Sciences 2002.
  • Editor, Teacher Education and Special Education 1998 to 2003.
  • Reviewer, Office of Special Education Programs 1996 to to Present.
  • Consultant, QSE: Internation Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 1995 to to Present.
  • Consultant, NHSA DIALOG 1995 to to Present.
  • Editor, Focus on Research 1989 to 1992.
  • Reviewer, Remedial and Special Education 1987.
  • Journal of the Division for Early Childhood Special issue editor., 1986.
  • Associate Editor, Teacher Education and Special Education 1984 to 1998.
  • Reviewer, Exceptionalities 09-1990 to to Present.
  • Reviewer, Education Foundations 09-1990 to 09-1993.
  • Consultant, The Journal of Early Intervention 08-1992 to to Present.
  • Reviewer, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education 08-1992 to to Present.
  • Reviewer, Diagnostic 08-1992 to to Present.
  • Consultant, The Journal of Teacher Education 08-1990 to to Present.
  • Consultant, The Journal for the Education of the Gifted 07-1988 to to Present.
  • Consultant, The Journal of the Division of Early Childhood 07-1984 to 06-1988.
  • Member, Advisory Committee to MCH LEND Project; Children's Hospital 06-2002 to to Present.
  • Consultant, The Journal of Special Education 04-1988 to to Present.
  • Associate Editor, Mental Retardation Systems 04-1985 to 07-1988.
  • Associate Editor, The Journal of Early Intervention 01-1988 to 07-1992.
  • Consultant, Remedial and Special Education 01-1988 to 12-1991.
  • Editor, Journal of Early Intervention Research Notes section, 01-1987 to 01-1988.
  • Committee Chair,.
Service

State of Illinois.,Teaching Certificate: Type 10 (Special Education)..

Courses Taught


Introduction to Exceptional Children
Level: Undergraduate
Comments: A general introduction to special education. Taught at the University of Illinois & the University of Cincinnati.


Specialized Instruction Seminar
Comments: A general seminar for elementary education undergraduate students to review and discuss methods of teaching students classified as having mild learning and behavior problems within a regular classroom setting. Taught at the University of Illinois.


Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education.
Level: Both
Comments: Taught at the University of Alabama and the University of Cincinnati.


Methods for Teaching the Gifted and Talented.
Level: Graduate
Comments: A general introduction to methods for teaching children classified as gifted/talented. Taught at the University of Illinois.


Resource & Consulting Teach Project.
Comments: A year long in-service project for three special education cooperatives to provide resource teachers and school psychologists with a set of skills that would enable them to adopt a consulting model for providing special education services. Taught at the University of Illinois.


Historical Theories in Learning Disabilities
Level: Graduate
Comments: A graduate seminar designed to examine learning theories that are currently or have historically contributed to the field of learning disabilities. Taught at the University of Illinois.


Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities
Level: Both
Comments: Methods course that focused on intervening with families of young exceptional children. Taught at the University of Alabama.


Assessment of Y oung Children with Disabilities
Level: Both
Comments: A methods course that focused on the quantitative and qualitative assessment of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at risk for or with disabilities and their families. Taught at the University of Cincinnati.


Seminar in Early Education of Children with Disabilities
Level: Graduate
Comments: A graduate seminar in which current issues and methods of conducting research in Early Childhood Special Education are examined. Students contract with instructor to complete an assignment that makes a professional contribution. Students may work in groups or individually to complete the assignment. Taught at the University of Alabama.


Applied Behavioral Research
Comments: A doctoral seminar designed to provide students with the competencies for using applied behavioral analysis as an instructional strategy. Taught at the University of Cincinnati.


Techniques and Strategies
Level: Undergraduate
Comments: An undergraduate course designed to provide teachers with competencies for using applied behavioral analysis as an instructional strategy. Taught at the University of Cincinnati.


Research in Special Education
Comments: A doctoral seminar designed to provide students with the competencies needed in conduction original research. Taught at the University of Cincinnati.


Special Education Doctoral Seminar
Comments: A doctoral seminar in which students identify an area of interest, develop that interest, and conduct an original piece of research to explore an issue within their identified interest area. Taught at the University of Alabama.


Seeking and Obtaining External Funds
Comments: A doctoral seminar designed to provide students with the competencies needed to obtain external funds. Taught at the University of Cincinnati.


Current Issues in Early Childhood Special Education
Comments: A doctoral seminar designed to provide students with knowledge of current literature within Early Childhood Special Education. Taught at the University of Alabama.

Professional Memberships
  • 2002-to Present, Member. Project Grad. .
  • 2002-to Present, Member. OSI Discovery Advisory Committee..
  • 2002-to Present, Member. Success by 6 Operations Council of the Community Chest..
  • 2002-to Present, Member. iSpace Board of Directors. .
  • 2002-2003, Chair. Council of Univeristy of Cincinnati Deans. .
  • 2002-2003, Member. University of Cincinnati President's Cabinet. .
  • 2001-to Present, Member. 4C's Advisory Council..
  • 2001-2002, Vice President. State University of Education Deans..
  • 2000-2002, Chair. Ohio Department of Education coalition of Educational Organizations..
  • 1999-2002, State Teachers Accountability Task Force..
  • 1999-2000, Member. Governor's Urban Revitalization Task Force..
  • 1998-to Present, Member. State Superintendent's Task Force on Special Education..
  • 1998-to Present, Chair. State Superintendent's Task Force. .
  • 1996, Member. Congress of Urban Schools. .
  • 1992, Member. NEC*TAS Evaluation Task Force. .
  • 1992, Member. Advisory Board of the Johnson and Johnson Foundation..
  • 1992-to Present, Board of Directors of the Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium,.
  • 1991-to Present, Member. University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders Research Advisory Subcommittee..
  • 1991-1992, Executive Board of the Research Division of the International Council for Exceptional Children,.
  • 1989-to Present, .
  • 1989-to Present, Member. Publications Committee of the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1989-1992, Chairperson. Publications Committee of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1989-to Present, Chairperson. First Annual Southeastern DEC Conference in which 12 Southeastern States are participating in an effort to develop a regional early intervention conference..
  • 1989-1992, Executive Committee of the Early Childhood Division of the International Council for Exceptional Children,.
  • 1989-1992, Chairperson. Research Committee for the Early Childhood Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1989-1992, Chair. Division for Early Childhood Conference Research strand. .
  • 1988, The Alamaba Council for Exceptional Children,.
  • 1988-1989, Member. Research Committee of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1988, .
  • 1988, Alabama Division of Early Childhood of the Alabama Council for Exceptional Children,.
  • 1988, Alabama Division of Early Childhood of the Alabama Council for Exceptional Children, .
  • 1988-1990, Member. Advisory Board of the Alabama Head Start..
  • 1987-1988, Member. National Inquiry Study Group on Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Partnership for Personnel Preparation Programs and Building Better Partnership in Public Schools..
  • 1987-1989, Member. National Inquiry Study Group on Integrative Training in Special and Regular Education..
  • 1987-1989, Member. Alabama Congress of Parents and Teacher Exceptional Child Committee..
  • 1987-1989, Member. Ad Hoc Task Force on a Research Agenda for the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1987-1988, Member. Publications Committee of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1986-1988, Member. Alabama Handicapped Children's Early Education Program Advisory Panel..
  • 1986-1989, Member. Budget Task Force for the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 1986-1990, .
  • 1985-1986, Member. Illinois Handicapped Children's Early Education Program Advisory Panel..
  • 1985-1989, Member. Research Committee for the Early Childhood Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. .
  • 1984-1985, .
  • 12-1983-01-1984, Statistical Consultant.
  • 12-1983-01-1984, Statistical Consultant.
  • 11/01/1987-11/03/1987, Member. Advisory Committee for the National Early Childhood Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. .
  • 10/21/1989-10/25/1989, Member. Program Advisory Committee for National Early Childhood Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children..
  • 10-1991, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 10-1983-06-1984, Behavioral Consultant .
  • 09-1982-06-1985, Council for Exceptional Children, Chpater 51,.
  • 08-1995, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1991-12-1991, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1991, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1991, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1991-09-1994, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1990-09-1993, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1989-07-1990, Research Consultant.
  • 08-1989-05-1990, Educational Consultant.
  • 08-1989-09-1992, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1988-07-1990, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1987-07-1990, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1986-09-1988, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 08-1985-08-1986, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 07-1993-07-1994, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 07-1992, Co-Chairperson. The Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Higher Education Consortium Summer Institute: Proceedings and directions for collaboration in the year 2000..
  • 07-1988-07-1991, Evaluation Consultant .
  • 07-1987-07-1990, Research Consultant.
  • 05-1983-06-1983, Statistical Consultant.
  • 01-1985-04-1985, Evaluation Consultant .
  • American Education Research Association. .
  • Memberships in the Council for Exceptional Children: .