EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY

JANE FINN
Asssociate Professor of Education
Special Education

E-mail: finn@hope.edu

B.A. - Hope College
M.A.—Western Michigan University
Ed.D-Western Michigan University

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Educ. 251 – Introduction to Assessment
Educ. 333 – Secondary Special Education: Transition from School to Life
Educ. 359 - Instructional Design: Learning Disabilities/Emotional Impairments
Educ. 225/226 – The Exceptional Child

RECENT PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS

Holmes, V. L., Finn, J. E. (2011) Michigan math curriculum and
perceptions of educators. Comparative and International Education, Available at
http://www.emich.edu/mwcies

Claar, V., & Finn, J. (2011) Using prior knowledge, scaffolding, and modeling to drive home lessons in economics: Three examples from across the curriculum. Social Science Research Network. Available at http://ssm.cdom/abstract=1493442

Finn, J. E. (2011). Lessons learned: School of choice and an individual with dual exceptionalities. Comparative and International Education. Available at http://www.emich.edu/mwcies

Finn, J. E., & Kohler, P. (2009). A compliance evaluation of the Transition
Outcomes Project. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 32(1), 17-29.

Finn, J. E., & Kohler, P. (Winter, 2009).Transition Outcomes Project: Perceptions of
school personnel. Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research.

Finn, J. E. (Fall, 2009). Teaching a compressed video class: Three steps to
success. The Charter School Resource Journal.

Finn, J. E., Caldwell, C. & Raub, T. (2006). Why parents chose a charter school for
their student with a disability. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (6), 91-110.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Finn, J. E. Valentino, J., & Harsay, A. (November 2010). A Three Year Longitudinal Study of the Friendship House. A presentation for the Western Theological Seminary Leaders and Roommates with and without Disabilities, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. & Harsay, A. (October 2010). A Longitudinal Study of the Friendship House. A presentation for the MidWest Comparative and International Society, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Holmes, V, Finn, J. E., Blowers, M., & Chavarria. N. (October 2010) Perceptions of Educators on the Math Graduation Requirements. A presentation for the MidWest Comparative and International Society, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Finn, J. E., Graybiel, J., & Palmer, A. (April 2010). Collaboration and Success. A presentation for the Western
Seminary Roommates at the Friendship House. Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. & Palmer, A. (March 2010). A Reporting of the Second Year of the Friendship House. A presentation for the Transition Services Association MTSA Conference, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. & Palmer, A. (March 2010). Were Implementations Successful? The Second Year of the Friendship House. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. Palmer, A., & Graybiel, J. (November 2009). Stakeholders Perception of the Second Year of the Friendship House. A presentation for the Western Theological Seminary Personnel and Parents of the Roommates with Disabilities. Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. , Graybiel, J., & Palmer, A. (October 2009). Were improvements made at the Friendship House: Study of the second year. A presentation for the Hope College/Business Department, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (June 2009). A Qualitative Study of the Transition Outcomes Project. A presentation for the Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Conference in Cedarville University, Dayton, Ohio.

Finn, J. E. (May 2009). Teaching Transition IDEA Mandates using the Reality Store. A presentation for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (April 2009). A New Housing Idea: The Friendship House. A presentation for the Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability Conference at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Finn, J. E., Holm, K., Hargrove, L., & Urbancic, C. (March 2009). Special Education Teachers’ Advice to Pre-Service Teachers. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., & Pasek, S. (March 2009). Friendship House: Perceptions of the First Year. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Urbancic, C., & Hargrove, L. (March 2009). Advice to Pre-Service Candidates teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Detroit, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2009). Perceptions of Western Theological and Hope College students on living at the Friendship House. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Detroit, Michigan

Finn, J. E. & Kotkowicz, K. (March 2009). Support to Pre-Service Teachers. A presentation to Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (November 2008). Perceptions of Stakeholders concerning the Friendship House. A presentation to Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Trowbridge, S., Immink, K., Lawton, C, and Baron, A. (March 2008). BRIGHT Futures: A collaboration with Hope College and the Disability Network/Lakeshore Agency. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2008). Perceptions of the Transition Outcomes Project of Michigan. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Raub, T., & Caldwell, K (March 2007). Why parents choose charter schools for their children with disabilities. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Raub, T., & Caldwell, K. (March 2007). Charter schools and students with learning disabilities. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Big Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Ivanhof, J., Caldwell, K., & Raub, T. (October 2006). Learning Disabilities. A presentation for Awareness Expo: A New Perspective, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2006). The effects of the Michigan Transition Outcomes Project: Perspectives of key contact personnel. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (January 2006). Parents and children with learning disabilities. A presentation for the Lakeshore Disability Network.

Finn, J. E. (October 2005). Transition Outcomes Project (TOP) model: Does it make a difference? An international presentation for the Council for Exceptional Child’s Division on Career Development and Transition, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Finn, J. E. (October 2005). General education and special education: Collaboration and team teaching. A presentation for the Inter-Intuitional Teaching Education Council of West Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (June 2009). A Qualitative Study of the Transition Outcomes Project. A presentation for the Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Conference in Cedarville University in Dayton, Ohio.

Finn, J. E. (May 2009). Teaching Transition IDEA Mandates using the Reality Store. A presentation for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (April 2009). A New Housing Idea: The Friendship House. A presentation for the Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability Conference at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Finn, J. E., Holm, K., Hargrove, L., & Urbancic, C. (March 2009). Special Education Teachers’ Advice to Pre-Service Teachers. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., & Pasek, S. (March 2009). Friendship House: Perceptions of the First Year. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Urbancic, C., & Hargrove, L. (March 2009). Advice to Pre-Service Candidates teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Detroit, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2009). Perceptions of Western Theological and Hope College students on living at the Friendship House. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Detroit, Michigan

Finn, J. E. & Kotkowicz, K. (March 2009). Support to Pre-Service Teachers. Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (November 2008). Perceptions of Stakeholders concerning the Friendship House. Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Trowbridge, S., Immink, K., Lawton, C, and Baron, A. (March 2008). BRIGHT Futures: A collaboration with Hope College and the Disability Network/Lakeshore Agency. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2008). Perceptions of the Transition Outcomes Project of Michigan. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Raub, T., & Caldwell, K. (March 2007). Why parents choose charter schools for their children with disabilities. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E., Raub, T., & Caldwell, K. (March 2007). Charter Schools and students with learning disabilities. A presentation for the Michigan Academic of Science, Arts and Letters, Big Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (March 2006). The effects of the Michigan Transition Outcomes Project: Perspectives of key contact personnel. A presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (October 2006). Learning Disabilities. A presentation for Awareness Expo: A New Perspective, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Finn, J. E. (January 2006). Parents and children with learning disabilities. A presentation for the Lakeshore Disability Network, Grand Haven, Michigan.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WITH HOPE COLLEGE STUDENTS AND TOPICS

Marcy Blowers and Nydia Chavarria (2010-present)-New Graduation Requirements in Michigan and the Impact on Students who are At Risk and/or Special Needs

Jillian Valentino and Alexander Harsey (2010-2011)-A Longitudinal Study of the Friendship House: The First Three Years

Amy Palmer and Jared Graybiel (2009-2010)-The Second Year of the Friendship House

Laura Hargrove, Katie Holms and Courtney Urbancic (2007-2009)- Special Education Teachers’ Advice to Pre-Service Teachers

Stephanie Pasek (2008-2009) and Katie Chiczewski (Spring-Summer 2008)-Friendship House: The Perceptions of Stakeholders

Tara Raub and Kate Caldwell (2006-2007)-Charter school and students with disabilities

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS

Transition at Secondary Level-Special Education
Independent Living and People with Disabilities
School Choice

GRANTS-awarded

2011-2008- Eugene and Mary Heideman Fund-Friendship House: monies was awarded for multiple years from the Western Michigan Seminary to study the improvements in the Friendship House.
2007/2008- grant awarded from the Academic Computing Advisory Team (ACAT) to receive Turning Point technology for use in the Education Department.
2007/2008-Frost Center Student-Faculty Grant for study entitled Advice for New Teachers going into Special Education.

Summer 2007 Hope Grant for study entitled “Parent and School of Choice”

2005/2006-Frost Center Student-Faculty Grant for study entitled Why do parents choose charter schools for their children with disabilities?

2006-Crossroad grant for Schools and faith: Perspectives from charter, private, and public school personnel.

GRANTS- assisted

2006/2007-Assisted with grant from the Lakeshore Independent Living entitled Brightfutures.

2005-Assisted concerning assessment with the Lakeshore Center for Independent Living grant from the United Way entitled Ocean Classrooms.
2004- Implemented and researched the federally funded grant named Implementation of Case-based Instruction in Multiple Contexts.

2002/2001- Assisted in the federal grant School-to-Work Connections: Nontraditional Career Opportunities for Females With and Without Disabilities
2000- Worked with high school personnel, outside agencies, university instructors, and state officials on a grant given by the State of Michigan entitled Inclusive Careers

PERSONAL

Prior to coming to Hope, I have worked at Western Michigan University--both teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and working with interns. I have been employed as a regular education teacher, special education consultant, special education teacher, and a high school counselor before beginning my work at Hope College.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Teacher Education and Special Education

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
***Division for Emotional Impairment/Behavior Disorders
***Division for Learning Disabilities
***Division on Career Development and Transition

Michigan Council for Exceptional Children

Pi Lambda Theta - International Honor Society