For educators in Australia
Join The Live & Interactive EDI® Training Series
Learn how to implement Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)® and use it directly in the classroom to deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement for all learners, including English language learners and students with special needs.
Live training session for educators in Australia, conducted by Joe Ybarra
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)® Helps Educators Increase Academic Performance For All Students
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)® increases exposure to subject matter from high-order thinking which helps students to transfer the information from their short-term memory into their working, long-term memory.
The results, as reviewed by the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education, show students learn more, in less time, and they retain the information longer.
Joe Ybarra, Lead EDI® Consultant In Australia
Joe Ybarra has been the Lead Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) consultant for Dataworks Educational Research in Australia since 2009. Over the years, he has collaborated extensively with Australian schools across the country, helping educators improve teaching practices and student outcomes. His remarkable effectiveness in training educators and the success of the schools he supports have made him a sought-after consultant. Through word of mouth, Joe is invited to return to Australia three to four times a year to assist schools with EDI implementation.
Joe began his career in education as a researcher for Dataworks Educational Research, focusing on the Cognitive Brain Science of learning. His research delved into how the brain retains information and identified teaching strategies that maximize student engagement and information retention. This foundation has guided Joe’s work in understanding how students learn most effectively.
In addition to his expertise in cognitive science, Joe specializes in aligning lessons, scope and sequence modules with federal and state curriculum standards. His training workshops for teachers incorporate Engagement Strategies that foster active participation and enhance professional learning. However, Joe’s true passion lies in delivering and modeling these strategies directly to students. He has worked with classrooms ranging from students in Pre-Primary to Year 12, demonstrating how EDI can transform teaching and learning at all levels.
DataWORKS' Consultants
John Hollingsworth
Coauthor of Explicit Direct Instruction
John Hollingsworth is the co-founder of DataWORKS Educational Research and a leading expert in Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). For over two decades, he has worked with schools across the United States, helping educators refine their teaching practices to maximize student learning. His expertise in instructional design and delivery has made him a sought-after consultant, with districts nationwide inviting him back year after year to support EDI implementation.
John began his career as an educational researcher, focusing on how cognitive science can enhance learning outcomes. His work explores how the brain processes and retains information, leading to the development of high-impact teaching strategies that improve student engagement and comprehension.
John specializes in aligning instructional practices with state and federal curriculum standards. His training workshops equip teachers with proven engagement strategies, checking for understanding techniques, and effective lesson design principles to elevate student achievement. John’s true passion is working directly with students, demonstrating EDI strategies in real classrooms to show firsthand how explicit, structured instruction transforms learning at all grade levels.
Larry Federico
DataWORKS Lead EDI Trainer
Larry Federico is a seasoned Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) consultant with DataWORKS Educational Research, dedicated to improving classroom instruction and student achievement across the United States. With over a decade of experience, Larry has trained thousands of educators, helping schools implement research-based teaching strategies that increase student engagement and comprehension.
Larry’s expertise lies in culturally responsive teaching, instructional coaching, and effective lesson delivery. He works closely with teachers to align lessons with state and federal standards, ensuring that every student receives high-quality, structured instruction. His training workshops emphasize engagement strategies, checking for understanding, and real-time corrective feedback, empowering educators to create dynamic and effective learning environments.
What sets Larry apart is his passion for modeling these strategies directly in the classroom. Whether working with early learners or high school students, he demonstrates how EDI transforms instruction, making learning more accessible and effective for all students. His ability to connect with educators and students alike has made him a trusted leader in instructional improvement.
Get Ready to Participate
After years of training thousands of educators and traveling across Australia, Joe Ybarra and DataWORKs have developed a convenient training solution tailored for Australian educators.
With this virtual training program, you or your school can start learning at a time that suits you, eliminating barriers to learning and making high-quality training more accessible.
Many Australian educators have already heard from colleagues about the effectiveness of EDI in the classroom. Now, you have the chance to experience this training without requiring large school budgets or complicated approvals.
We’ve also made the training more affordable so individual teachers can participate. You can choose to fund it yourself, seek reimbursement from your school, or coordinate with your principal to purchase access for your team.
Our training mirrors the strategies we teach for classrooms, maximizing learning and implementation. Through active participation, engagement, and higher-order thinking, we ensure memory retention. Even in our online workshops, we prioritize live engagement and interactions to enhance the learning experience.
Be Prepared For Training
- You’ll be asked to write your answers on a whiteboard or paper. You’ll need something to write on and something to write with.
- Be prepared to be engaged; find a room where you can hear and speak without background distractions.
- You will be called on which will help you to process information. You will experience the engagement norms first-hand as a student would to help you implement the pedagogy with your own instruction style.
- We’ll be using Zoom for the video and audio; please arrive 10 minutes early to add your name, test your mic, and test your speakers before the training starts.
- Take short notes. We have you covered for longer, detailed notes. Everyone will be sent a detailed note summary after the training.
Upcoming Live Training Webinar Schedule
Note: All sessions are live, no recorded sessions available.
DataWORKS Educational Research webinars cover a range of topics, starting with EDI Engagement Norms to maximize student participation.
Upcoming topics include Brain Research & Strategies to Maximize Learning, Checking for Understanding: Teaching First, and Higher-Order Questions and Differentiation.
Student Engagement Norms
May 28th, 2025
Starting Time: 3PM AWST / 6PM ACDT / 6PM AEDT
$150 AUD Per Person
EDI Student Engagement Norms
Webinar Training Limit: 30 People
Brain Research And Strategies To Maximize Learning
June 11th, 2025
Starting Time: 3PM AWST / 5:30PM ACDT / 6PM AEDT
$150 AUD Per Person
Brain Research & EDI Strategies
Webinar Training Limit: 30 People
Checking For Understanding
June 25th, 2025
Starting Time: 3PM AWST / 5:30PM ACDT / 6PM AEDT
$150 AUD Per Person
Checking for Understanding
Webinar Training Limit: 30 People
Higher Order Questions And Differentiation
April 10th, 2025
July 9th, 2025
Starting Time: 3PM AWST / 5:30PM ACDT / 6PM AEDT
$150 AUD Per Person
Higher-Order Questions
Webinar Training Limit: 30 People
Can't Make It?
Currently, there are no recorded sessions available because every one of our training sessions is designed to be live and interactive. We believe that the real value lies in engaging with experts and peers in real time, where spontaneous questions, direct feedback, and dynamic discussions can truly elevate your learning experience.
If the scheduled times don’t work for you, don’t worry. We invite you to fill out this short form so we can notify you as soon as we announce the next training series.
This way, you’ll be among the first to know about upcoming live sessions and have the opportunity to participate when it suits your schedule.
Our approach is forward-thinking and data-driven—every live session is crafted to maximize interactivity and practical learning, ensuring that the experience remains fresh, relevant, and directly aligned with your needs. Your participation is important to us, and we’re committed to keeping you in the loop for future opportunities.
Live Webinar Training Options
One Live Interactive EDI Webinar Training Session
Join a Single Session- Engagement norms poster included
- Post-webinar Q&A session
- Downloadable learning materials
Complete Live Interactive EDI Webinar Training Series
Join 4 Sessions- Engagement norms poster included
- Post-webinar Q&A session
- Downloadable learning materials
- Discounted rate: $100 AUD per training
12 Seats - Live Interactive EDI Webinar Training Series
12 Seats For Any Use- Exclusive post-webinar resources
- Priority seating for all training sessions
- Best value: $67 AUD per training
Looking For More Information About Live EDI Training Workshops At Your School In Australia?
DataWORKS offers live training workshops with Joe Ybarra.
Joe will travel from the USA to Australia to teach EDI at your school!
Use the button below to learn more about live training workshops with Joe at your school in Australia.