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Lawrence Johnson is Dean of the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services at the University of Cincinnati, where he serves as the chief administrative officer overseeing all academic programs and sponsored activities. He also holds positions as State Representative for the University of Cincinnati Institute of Community Partnerships and Executive Director of the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center.
Dr. Johnson's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Special Education from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1984)
- M.A. in Special Education with emphasis in school counseling from University of Illinois Chicago (1981)
- B.S. in Special Education with emphasis in behavioral disorders and learning disabilities from Western Illinois University (1978)
Dr. Johnson specializes in behavioral problems and statistical analysis with extensive expertise in early childhood special education, program evaluation, and data analysis techniques including content analysis, statistics, and applied behavior methods. His research focuses on enabling classroom teachers to work with students with mild learning and behavior problems, program administration in early childhood and higher education settings, and assessment of young children. He has developed collaborative techniques that bridge educational theory with practical application in diverse educational environments. His research spans from clinical interventions for preschool children to systemic program evaluation at the institutional level.
His scholarly work shows a clear trajectory from specialized special education research toward broader educational leadership and systemic reform. While maintaining his focus on early childhood special education, his publications increasingly address teacher preparation, educational leadership, college access initiatives, and interdisciplinary approaches to educational challenges. The breadth of his work spans from clinical interventions with preschool children to systemic program evaluation at the institutional level.
Dr. Johnson has received recognition from the International Council for Exceptional Children Division of Teacher Education for his contributions as president of the organization.
With an impressive record of securing external funding, Dr. Johnson has served as Principal Investigator for over 200 grant proposals that have impacted local, state, and national educational initiatives. His grant portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth across early childhood education, special education, teacher preparation, and program evaluation. Many of his projects focus on Head Start programs, early intervention services, and collaborative educational models that extend the university's mission into practical community applications.
As Executive Director of the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center, Dr. Johnson has led a comprehensive preschool program serving over 180 children and their families, including a Head Start program. His leadership has fostered numerous community partnerships that bridge academic research with practical application settings, creating sustainable models for early childhood education and intervention services.
