The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology has officially decided to maintain Dr. Johnson's certification. This result confirms that our collective persistence was necessary to protect his ability to serve our community. We must remain attentive to ensure that his professional standing continues to be respected.
February 7, 2018
Final supporters
Dr. Umar Johnson is one of very few African American male psychologists in Pennsylvania. He holds a degree as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and is a Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Johnson specializes in children, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, and School-based Behavioral Health services. He has been on a crusade for over 17 years to save black children, particularly black boys, from being unnecessarily funneled into Special Education programs, receiving inadequate education within mainstream classrooms, and being mistreated by school personnel. He is one of the only black psychologists who speaks out against public and charter school’s bias treatment of black students. For the past 10 years, he has been traveling the world teaching parents and concerned citizens about how to protect their children within the school system. Dr. Johnson has made a significant impact on the lives of black children. Parents have gotten wiser and are no longer falling prey to the tactics used by teachers to trap children into Special Education programs as a primary solution rather than last resort. Unfortunately, there has been a concerted effort by many individuals to silence him. As a result, the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology has summons Dr. Johnson to appear in court in January 2018.
The signers of this petition demand that the Pennsylvania Board of Psychology continue to allow Dr. Johnson to practice as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and a Certified School Psychologist as he has not violated any laws or engaged in unethical behavior as it relates to his profession. The summons that was sent to Dr. Johnson does not specify a particular infraction being levied against him, or code he violated within the scope of his degree or certification. We, the supporters of Dr. Johnson and signers of this petition, demand that the Pennsylvania Board of Psychology stop threatening him and jeopardizing the lives of black children.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 3, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
December 30, 2017
94 Comments
Justice is not taking away the credentials of a man who has earned his place and the respect and validation from his peers and community.
Dr. Umar Johnson is an important part to the success of black children all over this country as they make their way through an often times one sided special education system in this country. He is much needed for many generations to come as the torch will be passed down to the very black children that he gives his blood sweat and tears to serve and protect.
I don’t always agree with Dr. Umars views but at the same time i believe in freedom of speech. Leave this man be and let him continue his great work for Black people.
I had been hoping for an advocate like Dr Umar Johnson ever since I discontinued my employment with Los Angeles U.S.D. in 2002. While I worked for two years as a substitute in special education, I had observed the disparities between Black children and their counterparts within the schools, particularly in special education.
Dr. Umar is the only black Psychologist doing work at no charge to our community to help remove false labels put on our children by the board of education. the Great Doctor continues to inspire and share in our healing and revitalization. Allow Dr. Umar to keep his license as removing it will do no one any good.
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The Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology has officially decided to maintain Dr. Johnson's certification. This result confirms that our collective persistence was necessary to protect his ability to serve our community. We must remain attentive to ensure that his professional standing continues to be respected.
February 7, 2018
Final supporters
Dr. Umar Johnson is one of very few African American male psychologists in Pennsylvania. He holds a degree as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and is a Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Johnson specializes in children, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, and School-based Behavioral Health services. He has been on a crusade for over 17 years to save black children, particularly black boys, from being unnecessarily funneled into Special Education programs, receiving inadequate education within mainstream classrooms, and being mistreated by school personnel. He is one of the only black psychologists who speaks out against public and charter school’s bias treatment of black students. For the past 10 years, he has been traveling the world teaching parents and concerned citizens about how to protect their children within the school system. Dr. Johnson has made a significant impact on the lives of black children. Parents have gotten wiser and are no longer falling prey to the tactics used by teachers to trap children into Special Education programs as a primary solution rather than last resort. Unfortunately, there has been a concerted effort by many individuals to silence him. As a result, the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology has summons Dr. Johnson to appear in court in January 2018.
The signers of this petition demand that the Pennsylvania Board of Psychology continue to allow Dr. Johnson to practice as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and a Certified School Psychologist as he has not violated any laws or engaged in unethical behavior as it relates to his profession. The summons that was sent to Dr. Johnson does not specify a particular infraction being levied against him, or code he violated within the scope of his degree or certification. We, the supporters of Dr. Johnson and signers of this petition, demand that the Pennsylvania Board of Psychology stop threatening him and jeopardizing the lives of black children.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 3, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
December 30, 2017
94 Comments
If this man is speaking out for an under represented segment of the American population shouldn't this be encouraged? Why threaten to silence him? Unless there is indeed foul play at the expense of African American children!!
Justice is not taking away the credentials of a man who has earned his place and the respect and validation from his peers and community.
Dr. Umar Johnson is an important part to the success of black children all over this country as they make their way through an often times one sided special education system in this country. He is much needed for many generations to come as the torch will be passed down to the very black children that he gives his blood sweat and tears to serve and protect.
I don’t always agree with Dr. Umars views but at the same time i believe in freedom of speech. Leave this man be and let him continue his great work for Black people.
I had been hoping for an advocate like Dr Umar Johnson ever since I discontinued my employment with Los Angeles U.S.D. in 2002. While I worked for two years as a substitute in special education, I had observed the disparities between Black children and their counterparts within the schools, particularly in special education.
Dr. Umar is the only black Psychologist doing work at no charge to our community to help remove false labels put on our children by the board of education. the Great Doctor continues to inspire and share in our healing and revitalization. Allow Dr. Umar to keep his license as removing it will do no one any good.
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If this man is speaking out for an under represented segment of the American population shouldn't this be encouraged? Why threaten to silence him? Unless there is indeed foul play at the expense of African American children!!