EDUCATION
Ph.D. Special Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
M.Ed. Special Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
LL.B. Law, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China
RESEARCH FOCUS
Mathematics evidence-based interventions (EBPs) for students with high-incidence disabilities, Implementation science in education, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Disability awareness research, Engagement scholarship, Pre-service teacher training.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Advancing Graduate Research Impact in Society – Engagement Scholarship
- Designing and Conducting a Mixed Methods Research
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Foundations of College Teaching
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Zhang, J., and Xin, Y. P. (2024) Mathematics RTI/MTSS Implementation: An analysis from the perspective of implementation science. Insights into Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices, 21 (2), 103-131, 2024.
Zhang, J., Martella, R. C., Kang S., & Yenioglu, B. Y. (2023). Response to Intervention (RTI)/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): A nationwide analysis. The Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. 7(1)
Xin, Y.P., Kim, S.J., Zhang, J., Lei, Q., Yılmaz Yenio˘ glu, B., Yenio˘ glu, S., Ma, X. (2023). Effect of model-based problem solving on error patterns of at-risk students in solving additive word problems. Education Sciences. 2023, 13, 714. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13070714
Zhang, J., Rispoli, M., Xin, Y. P., & Sulu, M. D. (2022). Mathematics interventions for secondary students with autism spectrum disorder: A review of research quality. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57(3), 247–260.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023). Klondike Elementary School: Serving Purdue and local community and empowering students from around the globe through quality learning experiences accenting diversity and inclusion. Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement.
Zhang, J., Miranda, D. R., & Xin, Y. P. (2022). Disability awareness program for young children: A community service-learning program at preschool and elementary school. Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement, 9, 33–38. 38. https://doi.org/10.5703 /1288284317393
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
National and International Conference Presentations
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2025 April 27). Improve implementation fidelity of an evidence-based mathematics intervention with tier 2 elementary students. [Roundtable Session]. 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2025, March 14). Improve implementation fidelity of an evidence-based mathematics intervention with tier 2 elementary students. [Concurrent session]. CEC 2025 Convention and Expo. Baltimore, MD, United States.
Zhang, J. (2024, October 31-Nov 1). Addressing Rural Math Education Challenges: A University-School Collaboration Initiative [Research Session]. 2024 National Forum to Advance Rural Education (NARE). Savannah, GA, United States.
Zhang, J. (2024, October 8-9). Disability awareness program for young children: a community engagement program at local schools [Symposium]. 2024 Engagement Scholarship Consortium Conference (ESC). Portland, OR, United States.
Zhang, J., Vaught, S, Xin, Y. P. (2024, April 11-14). A literature review of disability awareness interventions in educational settings. [Conference Round Table presentation]. 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Xin, Y. P. & Zhang, J. (2024, March 15). Mathematical Model-based Intervention Program to Teach Elementary Word Problem Solving. [Concurrent Session]. CEC 2024 Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2024, March 14). Implementation fidelity in word problem-solving EBP with at-risk elementary students. [Conference Poster presentation]. CEC 2024 Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX, United States.
Zhang, J., Vaught, S, Xin, Y. P. (2024, March 14). A literature review of disability awareness interventions in educational settings. [Conference Poster presentation]. CEC 2024 Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023, October 4-5). Disability awareness program for young children: a community engagement program at local schools [Symposium]. 2023 Engagement Scholarship Consortium Conference (ESC). East Lansing, MI, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023, April 13-16). Mathematics RTI/MTSS Implementation: A literature review from the perspective of implementation science. [Conference Round Table presentation]. 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zhang, J., Martella, R. C., Kang S., & Yenioglu, B. Y. (2023, April 13-16). RTI/MTSS Models and its implementation: A nationwide analysis. [Conference Round Table presentation]. 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023, February 23-26). Mathematics RTI/MTSS implementation: A literature review from the perspective of implementation science. [Conference Round Table presentation]. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Holmes Pre-conference Program. Indianapolis, IN, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023, March 1-4). Mathematics RTI/MTSS implementation: A literature review from the perspective of implementation science. [Conference Poster presentation]. CEC 2023 Convention and Expo. Louisville, KY, United States.
Begeske, J., Shannon, E. Borosh, A. M. (presenting author), Zhang, J., Sulu, M., Kercood, S.,& Mason, R. (2022, May 26). Program evaluation of special education programming in a public elementary school. [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, Boston, MA, United States.
Begeske, J., Shannon, E., Austin, A., Zhang, J., Sulu M., Kercood, S., & Mason, R. (2022, January 18). Collaborative and participatory research to improve special education programming in an elementary school. CEC 2022 Convention and Expo. Orlando, FL, United States.
Regional Conference Presentation
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2023, January 12). Mathematics RTI/MTSS Implementation: A literature review from the perspective of implementation science [Conference Presentation]. Indiana STEM Education Conference. West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Zhang, J., Rispoli, M., Xin, Y. P., & Sulu, M. D. (2022, Jan 13). Mathematics interventions for secondary students with autism spectrum disorder: A review of research quality [Online Conference Presentation]. Indiana STEM Education Conference. West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2022, February 3). Disability awareness program for young children [Online Poster presentation]. Purdue University Engagement & Service-Learning Summit. West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Zhang, J., & Xin, Y. P. (2022, March 24). Mathematics RTI/MTSS implementation: A literature review from the perspective of implementation science [Poster Presentation]. Purdue Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium. West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Begeske, J., Shannon, E., Austin, A. M., Zhang, J., Sulu, M., & Mason, R. A. (2021). Research collaboration with a public elementary school to improve special education programming: Participatory action research. [Online Poster Presentation]. Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS). West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Invited Guest Speak
Zhang, J. (2023, October 14). Disability awareness program for young children [Guest Speaker Presentation]. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Empower to Power Seminar. Gary, IN, United States. Media link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18WfqDSiKa/
GRANT
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, Enhancing Rural Mathematics Education: Addressing Unique Challenges through University-School Partnerships. East Tennessee State University Research Funding Program. Funded $14,640
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, Enhancing Implementation Fidelity in Rural Mathematics Education. Engagement Scholarship Consortium Research/Creative Activities Grant. Funded $5,000 (Mar. 2025-Feb. 2026)
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, Disability Awareness Program for Local Elementary Schools. Purdue Office of Engagement Service-Learning and Community Engagement Grant. Funded $1,040 (Fall 2023)
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, An Investigation of Implementation Fidelity of Practitioners’ Implementation of an Evidence-Based Mathematics Intervention Program with At-risk Elementary Students. Purdue College of Education Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship. Funded $27,394 (Spring 2023)
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, Disability Awareness Program for Local Elementary Schools. Purdue Office of Engagement Service-Learning and Community Engagement Grant. Funded $1,490 (Spring 2023)
Zhang, J. Principal Investigator, Disability Awareness Program for Local Elementary Schools. Purdue Office of Engagement Service-Learning and Community Engagement Grant. Funded $870 (Spring 2022)
Xin, Y. P., & Zhang, J. Co-Principal Investigator, An Investigation of Implementation Fidelity of Practitioners’ Implementation of an Evidence-Based Mathematics Intervention Program with at-risk Elementary Students. Kinley Trust. Budgeted $20,000 (2023-2024). Unfunded.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Holmes Program Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Center for Equity Initiative (ECIPCE) Fellow
- Indiana CEC 2023 Outstanding Student Member of the Year
- Mixed Methods Program US-based Student Scholarship Award ($1,050)
- Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship ($27,394)
- Holmes Scholars ($6,000)
- Dean’s Doctoral Research Fellowship ($229,482.55)
COURSE TAUGHT
SPED 4497 Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learners
SPED 2300 Educating Exceptional Learners in Schools and Communities
SPED 4467/5467 Teaching Mathematics to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 3300 Instructional Methodology for Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
EDPS 362 Positive Behavioral Supports
PERSONAL INTEREST
Music, Outdoor Activities