HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Students enroll in specific academic courses rather than attending a full-day program.
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Literacy courses meet on Mondays
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Math courses meet on Wednesdays
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Each course meets once per week for 75 minutes
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Students are placed into cohorts by grade band
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Enrichment is offered on Tuesdays as an optional add-on
This flexible structure allows families to choose the level of support their child needs while maintaining consistency and routine.
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Students participate in structured academic instruction and meaningful hands-on learning experiences throughout the school week.
Instruction includes:
✔ Reading & Structured Literacy
✔ Explicit Phonics Instruction
✔ Writing & Language Development
✔ Hands-On Conceptual Math Instruction
✔ Science & STEM Learning
✔ Social Studies & Project-Based Learning
✔ Executive Function & Organizational Skills
✔ Hands-On & Multisensory Learning Experiences
Learning experiences are designed to support diverse learners while helping students build confidence, independence, creativity, and strong foundational academic skills.
WHAT IS THE HAYES FRAMEWORK?
The HAYES Framework is a research-based instructional framework developed by Dr. Alisha Hayes through years of experience in education, curriculum development, literacy instruction, conceptual math instruction, executive functioning support, STEM learning, and whole-child educational practices.
The framework combines structured academics, hands-on learning, executive functioning support, creativity, critical thinking, and personalized instruction within a small-group learning environment designed to support the development of the whole child.
Rooted in research-based instructional practices and real-world educational experience, the HAYES Framework is designed to help students build strong academic foundations, confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, creativity, and meaningful real-world learning connections across subject areas.
WHAT IS THE H-A-Y-E-S LEARNING MODEL?
Lessons within the Academy are designed using the H-A-Y-E-S learning model.
H – HOOK & ENGAGE
Students begin learning through engaging discussions, stories, questions, movement, and hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and engagement.
A – ACTIVE EXPLORATION
Students participate in guided practice, collaborative learning, projects, games, movement, and interactive activities designed to strengthen understanding and skill development.
Y – YOUR VOICE & THINKING
Students are encouraged to communicate ideas, explain thinking, ask questions, participate in discussion, and build confidence as learners.
E – EXPAND & APPLY
Students apply learning through projects, writing, STEM activities, real-world learning connections, and meaningful problem-solving opportunities.
S – SHOWCASE & REFLECT
Students demonstrate learning through presentations, reflection, discussion, projects, and academic growth experiences.
CURRICULUM & LEARNING RESOURCES
Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation utilizes a combination of research-based instructional resources, teacher-created materials, structured literacy practices, hands-on learning experiences, and curated academic content designed to support diverse learners within a small-group hybrid environment.
Rather than relying on one boxed curriculum program, instruction is personalized and adapted based on student needs, skill development, and learning goals.
Families may receive:
✔ Guided Learning Plans
✔ Teacher-Created Learning Resources
✔ Reading & Writing Activities
✔ Math Practice & Reinforcement
✔ Recommended Books & Learning Resources
✔ Hands-On Learning Extensions
✔ Structured At-Home Learning Guidance
The hybrid learning model is designed to provide families with guidance and support while allowing instruction to remain personalized, flexible, and responsive to student growth and learning needs.
LITERACY & MULTISENSORY LEARNING
The Academy places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy development during the critical early elementary years.
Instruction includes:
✔ Explicit Phonics Instruction
✔ Structured Literacy Practices
✔ Reading Comprehension Development
✔ Writing & Vocabulary Development
✔ Multisensory Learning Approaches
✔ Dyslexia-Informed Instructional Practices\\
Students participate in movement, hands-on learning, visuals, discussion, games, manipulatives, and interactive instruction designed to support engagement and skill development.
HANDS-ON CONCEPTUAL MATH
Math instruction within the Academy focuses on helping students build deep understanding through hands-on, visual, and interactive learning experiences.
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Students participate in:
✔ Manipulative-Based Learning
✔ Visual & Concrete Math Instruction
✔ Problem-Solving Activities
✔ Math Discussions & Guided Exploration
✔ Small-Group Math Support
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Instruction follows a Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) approach designed to help students develop strong number sense, conceptual understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
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Math learning is intentionally designed to move beyond memorization and support meaningful understanding through hands-on exploration and guided instruction.
SMALL-GROUP & SKILL-BASED LEARNING
The Academy utilizes small-group and skill-based instructional practices designed to support individualized learning and targeted academic growth.
Students may work within flexible instructional groups based on:
✔ Literacy Development
✔ Academic Readiness
✔ Skill Progression
✔ Instructional Needs
✔ Learning Support Needs
This approach allows instruction to remain personalized, responsive, and developmentally appropriate while supporting confidence and academic progress within a collaborative learning environment.
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO LEARNING
Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation is designed to support young learners through hands-on learning, structured academics, executive functioning support, small-group instruction, and meaningful educational experiences that help students grow academically, socially, creatively, and confidently.