Founder's Welcome from
Dr. Alisha Hayes
Welcome to Dr. Hayes Educates & The Academy of Innovation — a place where personalized learning, creativity, and community come together.
As an educator, diagnostician, and curriculum expert with over 20 years of experience, I created this space to offer children and families what I wish existed when I began teaching: a flexible, research-based environment where students are truly seen, supported, and celebrated.
Every learner has a unique path to success. Whether your child joins us for one-on-one tutoring, academic enrichment, or our hybrid microschool, we are committed to nurturing their strengths and helping them grow with confidence and joy.
Warmly,
Dr. Alisha A. Hayes
Founder & Lead Educator
Educational Services
Our Educational Services are designed to meet every learner where they are. Through personalized 1:1 tutoring, advanced assessments, and enrichment, we build confidence, mastery, and momentum. Every plan is rooted in research-based strategies and tailored to each child’s unique learning profile — with support for learners, families, and educators.
What We Offer
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Reading & Math Intervention: Structured literacy (Orton-Gillingham), dyslexia support, conceptual math instruction
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Test Prep & Benchmarking: ISEE, SAT/ACT, placement testing, homeschool benchmark assessments, progress monitoring
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Academic & Psychoeducational Evaluations: Dyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia screeners, IEP/504 documentation, College Board & ACT accommodations
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Executive Function & ADHD Coaching: Study skills, organization, and targeted academic strategies
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Parent & Family Workshops: Homeschool planning, literacy/math at home, advocacy, executive function support
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Educator Training & PD: Structured literacy, executive function strategies, multi-age classroom practices
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Homeschool Partnership Programs: Pacing guides, umbrella school options, curriculum consulting, record keeping
Hayes Academy of Innovation K-8 Hybrid Microschool
Where Learning Meets Innovation
The Academy of Innovation offers a hybrid, multi-age learning environment designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Our faith-infused, STEM-driven approach blends hands-on exploration with personalized instruction. Students learn in small groups, build real-world skills, and thrive in a supportive community.
Track One — K–8 Hybrid Microschool
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2 days per week on campus with STEM-rich, project-based learning
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Multi-age, personalized instruction in literacy, math, and enrichment
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Faith-infused, whole-child approach
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Small group learning and individualized pathways
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Hands-on enrichment labs (Sewing, Maker Lab, Art, STEM)
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Community-building experiences (field trips, showcases, family events)
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Curriculum support for home learning days (M/W/F)
Track Two — K–12 Category IV Umbrella School
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Legal private school enrollment recognized by the Tennessee DOE
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K–12 coverage for homeschool families seeking structure and flexibility
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Attendance tracking, record-keeping, and end-of-year reporting
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Curriculum freedom with structured support and accountability
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Quarterly progress monitoring, pacing guidance, and planning support
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Optional add-ons: benchmark testing, enrichment labs, tutoring, and assessments
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College Board and ACT documentation support included
Category IV — Fully Licensed Private Church-Related School
Hayes Academy of Innovation is a Category IV Private Church-Related School, fully
licensed under Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-50-801 and § 49-6-3050(b)(2)(C).
This designation grants full private-school status while also offering legal umbrella coverage for families who homeschool under our supervision.
As a Category IV school, Hayes Academy of Innovation:
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Operates as a recognized private educational institution, not a co-op or tutoring program.
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Maintains the authority to hire certified and qualified instructors, establish academic policies, and implement research-based curriculum aligned with the HAYES Method.
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Issues official student records, including transcripts, report cards, and diplomas recognized by colleges, universities, and the College Board.
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Offers both on-campus instruction (two days per week) and home-based learning (three days per week), blending the flexibility of homeschooling with the structure of a private school.
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Provides parents the freedom to participate in instruction while ensuring compliance with all Tennessee attendance, record-keeping, and academic requirements.
Families enrolled with Hayes Academy of Innovation are legally recognized as private-school students in the state of Tennessee — not independent homeschoolers — giving them access to accredited testing options, graduation pathways, and post-secondary opportunities.
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