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Robert H. Kelly, Ph.D.

Reading, Literacy, and Special Education Expert

Jacksonville, FL21 years+ years experience
Education and Literacy Standard of Care and Curriculum Development Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Robert H. Kelly, Ph.D. is a Reading, Literacy, and Special Education expert specializing in literacy intervention and assessment for struggling readers. With a career spanning educational leadership, curriculum development, and literacy research, he brings a nuanced understanding of literacy challenges and solutions to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating literacy intervention efficacy, assessing reading and writing proficiency, and evaluating whether educational practices meet established standards.

Dr. Kelly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to literacy education, curriculum effectiveness, and educational standards compliance. His Doctor of Philosophy in Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood, along with his Professional Teacher Certification from the Florida Department of Education, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving literacy education and intervention programs.

Work Experience

Robert H. Kelly, Ph.D., has over 17 years of experience in education and leadership roles. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer at READ USA, Inc., and serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Florida and a Lecturer at The Ohio State University. His previous positions include Chief Academic Officer and Chief Operating Officer at READ USA, Inc., and Assistant Professor at Jacksonville University and Queens College, City University of New York.

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Robert H. Kelly, Ph.D. specializes in literacy intervention and assessment for early readers, particularly in special education contexts.

Best Use Cases

  • 1evaluating literacy programs
  • 2developing literacy curricula
  • 3conducting research on reading interventions

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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood

    The Ohio State University

  • Master of Science in School Psychology

    Nova Southeastern University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications

    University of North Florida

Licenses

  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3–grade 3)
  • Elementary Education (K–6)
  • Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (5–9)
  • Reading (K–12)
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