Demographics of students and families are rapidly changing across the United States. Simultaneously, infrastructure and financing of Educational Service Agencies are often in flux. Diversity in clientele served, & in business and office operations, demands steadfast leadership that is nimble and responsive. Join the AESA Visible Leadership Affinity Group and reap the benefits of collective AESA experience and intellect. Participants are empowered as they lead teams in the design & delivery of innovative solutions.
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Dr. Kelly Gillespie Speaks to Standing Room-Only Crowd at National Title 1 Conference |
February 23, 2017, Long Beach, CA - Dr. Kelly Gillespie addressed teachers and administrators from across the country this afternoon at the highly-regarded professional learning event. To the delight of those in attendance, this year the National Title I Conference was held in Long Beach, California.
Kelly is passionate about supporting teachers and a champion of 'students come first!'. Observe her for a day and you will discover a professional filled with energy and dedicated to innovative solutions. Today, Kelly spoke regarding an often under-recognized educator group--paraprofessionals. She offered strategies for supporting professionals and "helping teachers help paraprofessionals help!" Representing the great state of Kansas, Kelly is making a difference in the quality of teaching being delivered through the nation. In addition to schools and universities, Dr. Gillespie is available to speak to your business or professional organization and can offer leadership training and infrastructure solutions to enhance the effectiveness of your team. |
Dr. Gillespie Addresses Kansas State Board of EducationFebruary 14, 2017 - Dr. Kelly Gillespie was recently asked to present at the Kansas State Board of Education Meeting regarding her recent win of the E. Robert Stephen's award from AESA.
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EduTech Guys AESA Interview with Dr. Kelly GillespieNovember 30. 2016 - Listen to the interview from EduTechGuys that took place during the 2016 AESA Annual Conference in Savannah, GA to learn more about the eWalkThrough® classroom observation system and Kelly's research that garnered her the highly-acclaimed E. Robert Stephens Award.
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Dr. Kelly Gillespie to Speak at National Association of Educational Service Agencies in Savannah, GAOn behalf of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, Dr. Kelly Gillespie has been selected to deliver multiple presentations at the upcoming Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) slated for November 30-December 3, 2016 in Savannah, GA.
This national organization, AESA, is celebrating 40 years of service to the profession. The conference theme is, “The Future Depends on Their Future.” Kelly is scheduled to present 3 unique sessions in the 4-day schedule which includes leading edge innovations and research from experts throughout the United States. Kelly will speak and share insights in her areas of expertise -
Kelly's latest book is titled, "#eWalkThrough® Digital System for Instructional Leadership." She has established her team as the go-to source for classroom observation, a process that supports teachers and student achievement. Dr. Gillespie conceptualized and built the Digital eWalkThrough® System, used to observe 13,572 teachers in 726 schools (over 150,000 observations and 6.5 million data points) over the last 5 years. Currently serving districts in Kansas and Nebraska, implementation of this tool is expanding throughout the country. |
Local Author Publishes New Book to Support Teachers and SchoolsWhat is excellent teaching? What does excellent teaching look like? What are the behaviors that excellent teachers exhibit to enhance student success?
In her new book #eWalkThrough® Digital System for Instructional Support, Dr. Kelly Gillespie describes the details to effectively support teachers where expectations meet practice - in the classroom. With 30 years of combined experience as a teacher, administrator, consultant, and now chief executive officer, Kelly is relentless in her mission that "students come first". Recognized as an expert in the field of teaching and learning, Dr. Kelly Gillespie, CEO of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, is a progressive entrepreneur. Southwest Plains serves PK-20 educators with "professional learning...innovative solutions" and is quickly becoming the go-to support for instructional leaders. Dr. Gillespie and her team conceptualized and designed the Digital eWalkThrough® System, used to observe 13,572 teachers in 726 schools (150,000 observations and 6.5 million data points) over the last 5 years. Currently serving districts in Kansas and Nebraska, implementation is expanding throughout the midwest. |
March 14, 2016 - Just approved for presentation at the Association of Teacher Educators-Kansas, Dr. Gillespie, CEO of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center in Sublette will lead a powerful discussion among highly-respected educators from across the state. The panel includes:
This group is charged with providing a vision for PK-20 collaboration and accountability to prepare future teachers. Notably, Dr. Gillespie will review the research base surrounding the Digital eWalkThrough® System to support this critical partnership. The team at Southwest Plains conceptualized and built the Digital eWalkThrough® System used to observe 13, 572 teachers in 726 schools (150,000 observations and 6.5 million data points) over the last 5 years. Currently serving higher education and school districts in Kansas and Nebraska, implementation is expanding throughout the Midwest. The ATE-Kansas/KACTE Spring Conference will convene on April 1, 2016 at Friends University in Wichita, KS. A full slate of concurrent sessions and presentations is scheduled. Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, is also the keynote speaker for the day. |
January 21, 2016 - Dr. Kelly Gillespie receives top billing as featured story in eSchool News: Daily Tech News and Innovation.
The Digital eWalkThrough System, conceptualized and designed at Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, has captured the attention of innovators in education nationwide. This system is the subject of this month's feature story in eSchool News released today. eSchool News is a monthly publication providing support to K-20 decision-makers for successfully using technology and the internet to transform North America's schools and colleges and for achieving their educational goals. With a readership of more than 500,000 unique visitors each month, eSchool News is a leader in innovation and continuous improvement in education. Bottomline, eSchool News is helping educators succeed by:
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Dr. Kelly Gillespie has been selected as a presenter by the National Association of Educational Service Agencies. She will be presenting at the AESA Annual Conference in New Orleans December 2-5, 2015.
Kelly's focus will be Walk The Talk: Observation of the CCRS in Action. Her session will be centered around these questions:
When real-time observation data are collected and analyzed, meaningful self-reflection and collaborative conversation ensues. The final results are clear. The CCR initiative is actualized. Instructional strategies improve. Student success increases. College and career readiness becomes a reality. If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to select Dr. Gillespie's session and increase your knowledge about how the digital eWalkThrough system can provide support to instructional leaders and generate the data needed for continuous improvement within your organization. |
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