He has published over 120 articles, books, book chapters, policy reports and proceedings linked to education. His research interests lie in understanding the structural and process features related to high quality professional development experiences for early childhood teachers that effectively impact child outcomes. Currently Dr. Kelley is the PI and lead researcher on a federally funded project and a Helios Foundation funded project with Childsplay that provides job embedded professional development for pre-school and K-3 teachers. Dr. Kelley is also a Co-PI on a federally funded TQP grant awarded to ASU to better prepare all teachers for English language learners resulting in improved content knowledge; academic language skills required for learning and higher level literacy skills that are essential for academic success.