DataWORKS Educational Research

08/17/2026

Instructional Leadership Through Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI®)

School improvement starts where learning happens — inside the classroom.

We are excited to launch our updated Instructional Leadership Workshop page, designed to support administrators, instructional coaches, and school leaders in developing the skills needed to recognize effective instruction, provide meaningful feedback, and support teacher growth.

Strong instructional leadership is more than classroom observation — it is about building a shared understanding of what effective teaching looks like and creating systems that help teachers continuously improve.

Through Instructional Leadership training, leaders learn how to:

- Identify research-based instructional practices
- Recognize evidence of student learning
- Conduct focused classroom observations
- Provide actionable instructional feedback
- Support stronger lesson design and delivery
- Build consistency across classrooms

When leaders have the tools to observe, coach, and support instruction, schools can move from professional development to professional implementation.

Explore our updated Instructional Leadership Workshop:
https://dataworks-ed.com/trainings/instructional-leadership/

Strengthen Leadership. Improve Classroom Practice. Improve Student Outcomes.

08/16/2026

✨ Introducing the NEW DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics!

Every student deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader—and every teacher deserves the right tools to make that happen.

Our NEW K–6 Reading Diagnostics helps schools identify students' strengths and instructional needs across the five essential components of reading:

Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension

More than just an assessment, this research-based program provides actionable data that helps teachers answer the question:

"What do I teach next?"

With universal Fall, Winter, and Spring assessments, instructional guidance, and targeted support resources through Educeri, teachers can quickly identify learning gaps and plan meaningful instruction that accelerates reading growth.

✨ Research-Based
Grounded in the National Reading Panel and Scarborough's Reading Rope.

✨ Actionable Results
Identify learning gaps and support MTSS/RTI decision-making.

✨ Instructional Guidance
Assessment results connect directly to strategies and lessons that help students succeed.

Together, we can build stronger readers—one student at a time.

📖 Learn more about the DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics:
https://dataworks-ed.com/curriculum/reading-diagnostics/

Reading Assessment

08/15/2026

NEW PAGE UPDATE: Lesson Demonstrations & Classroom Coaching

Professional learning doesn’t end when the workshop ends.

The most effective instructional change happens when teachers have the opportunity to see strategies modeled, practice them with support, and receive feedback that builds confidence.

We are excited to share our updated Lesson Demonstrations & Classroom Coaching page — designed to help schools bridge the gap between learning new instructional practices and implementing them successfully in the classroom.

Through classroom-based support, DataWORKS consultants work alongside teachers and leaders to:

- Model effective Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI®) lessons with students
- Demonstrate student engagement strategies in real classrooms
- Support teachers as they practice new instructional techniques
- Provide immediate coaching and actionable feedback
- Strengthen implementation and build lasting teaching habits

The process is simple:

See it. Practice it. Implement it.

Teachers first observe effective instruction in action, then receive guided support as they apply the strategies with their own students.

Because lasting instructional improvement requires more than knowing what to do — it requires the opportunity to practice, refine, and grow.

Explore our updated Lesson Demonstrations & Classroom Coaching page:
🔗 https://dataworks-ed.com/trainings/lessondemonstrations/

Strengthen Teaching. Support Implementation. Improve Student Learning.

08/10/2026

✨ Introducing the NEW DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics!

Every student deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader—and every teacher deserves the right tools to make that happen.

Our NEW K–6 Reading Diagnostics helps schools identify students' strengths and instructional needs across the five essential components of reading:

Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension

More than just an assessment, this research-based program provides actionable data that helps teachers answer the question:

"What do I teach next?"

With universal Fall, Winter, and Spring assessments, instructional guidance, and targeted support resources through Educeri, teachers can quickly identify learning gaps and plan meaningful instruction that accelerates reading growth.

✨ Research-Based
Grounded in the National Reading Panel and Scarborough's Reading Rope.

✨ Actionable Results
Identify learning gaps and support MTSS/RTI decision-making.

✨ Instructional Guidance
Assessment results connect directly to strategies and lessons that help students succeed.

Together, we can build stronger readers—one student at a time.

📖 Learn more about the DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics:
https://dataworks-ed.com/curriculum/reading-diagnostics/

08/08/2026

Now Available on Amazon!

We're excited to announce the release of Gestures: For the K-12 Classroom by Larry Federico and DataWORKS Educational Research.

This practical guide shows teachers how to use purposeful, research-informed gestures to increase student engagement, strengthen vocabulary, and improve learning and retention across all grade levels.

Whether you're new to instructional gestures or looking to expand your teaching toolkit, this book is packed with strategies you can use right away.

📖 Get your copy today:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9PKK34W

07/31/2026

✨ Introducing the NEW DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics!

Every student deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader—and every teacher deserves the right tools to make that happen.

Our NEW K–6 Reading Diagnostics helps schools identify students' strengths and instructional needs across the five essential components of reading:

Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension

More than just an assessment, this research-based program provides actionable data that helps teachers answer the question:

"What do I teach next?"

With universal Fall, Winter, and Spring assessments, instructional guidance, and targeted support resources through Educeri, teachers can quickly identify learning gaps and plan meaningful instruction that accelerates reading growth.

✨ Research-Based
Grounded in the National Reading Panel and Scarborough's Reading Rope.

✨ Actionable Results
Identify learning gaps and support MTSS/RTI decision-making.

✨ Instructional Guidance
Assessment results connect directly to strategies and lessons that help students succeed.

Together, we can build stronger readers—one student at a time.

📖 Learn more about the DataWORKS K–6 Reading Diagnostics:
https://dataworks-ed.com/curriculum/reading-diagnostics/

07/24/2026

Now Available on Amazon!

We're excited to announce the release of Gestures: For the K-12 Classroom by Larry Federico and DataWORKS Educational Research.

This practical guide shows teachers how to use purposeful, research-informed gestures to increase student engagement, strengthen vocabulary, and improve learning and retention across all grade levels.

Whether you're new to instructional gestures or looking to expand your teaching toolkit, this book is packed with strategies you can use right away.

📖 Get your copy today:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9PKK34W