Educator Training, Coaching & Professional Development
Dr. Hayes Educates offers practical, research-based training and consulting for educators, homeschool leaders, and independent school founders seeking to strengthen instructional practice, leadership skills, and curriculum implementation. These services are designed to support professional growth in both traditional and alternative education environments.
Professional Development Workshops
Custom-designed workshops are available for schools, co-ops, and educational programs. Sessions may be delivered in-person or virtually and are grounded in research-backed strategies that prioritize real-world classroom application. Topics include:
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Structured Literacy (Science of Reading, Orton-Gillingham-aligned)
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Executive Function and ADHD Support Strategies
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Conceptual Math and Math Fact Fluency
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Differentiated Small-Group Instruction
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Engaging the Whole Child through Inquiry and Movement
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Behavior Management with Connection and Clarity
Workshops are interactive, relevant, and focused on implementation.
Curriculum Planning & Instructional Coaching
Curriculum Planning and Instructional Coaching
Support is available for curriculum selection, scope and sequence design, and instructional planning. Services include:
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Assistance with aligning curriculum to academic standards
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Planning for multi-age or differentiated classrooms
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Designing daily schedules and instructional blocks
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Mapping long-term learning goals by subject or theme
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Resource selection and pacing support
Ideal for small schools, new programs, and homeschool cooperatives seeking academic structure with flexibility.
HAYES Method™
Instructional Training
HAYES Method™ Instructional Training
The HAYES Method™ is a comprehensive instructional framework developed by Dr. Alisha Hayes. It emphasizes:
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Structured Literacy through explicit, systematic instruction
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Conceptual Math rooted in real-world problem solving
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Inquiry-Based Learning connected to student interests
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Executive Function integration and social-emotional growth
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Cross-curricular planning and thematic units
Educators receive step-by-step guidance on how to implement the HAYES Method™ in classrooms, learning pods, or microschools.
Teacher Mentorship & Leadership Coaching
Teacher Mentorship and Leadership Coaching
Educators, instructional assistants, and aspiring leaders benefit from mentorship focused on:
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Practical classroom management strategies
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Culturally affirming and trauma-informed practices
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Building confidence and clarity in instructional delivery
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Supporting new educators or those transitioning from traditional models
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Developing leadership skills for program directors and school leads
Mentorship is offered one-on-one or in small collaborative cohorts.
seeking academic structure with flexibility.
Microschool and Homeschool Co-op Consulting
Microschool and Homeschool Co-op Consulting
Guidance is available for founders and lead educators who are building alternative school models or structured homeschool collectives. Services include:
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Program design for mixed-age learning environments
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Operational setup and scheduling support
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Academic planning and mastery-based grading systems
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Inclusive practices for neurodiverse and out-of-the-box learners
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Long-term sustainability and parent partnership strategies
Consulting sessions are customized to the needs of each organization.
School and Program
Startup Advising
School and Program Startup Advising
This service is designed for educators who are launching a new microschool, independent school, or learning program. Advising includes:
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Legal structure and startup considerations
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Curriculum and instructional model development
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Facility planning and classroom setup
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Tuition models, enrollment systems, and family engagement
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Planning for growth, staffing, and sustainability
Startup coaching includes both strategic planning and operational guidance.
Reading & Math
Instructional Coaching
Specialized support is available for schools seeking to strengthen their reading and math instruction. Areas of focus include:
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Implementing Science of Reading principles across grade levels
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Supporting dyslexic learners with structured literacy tools
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Building number sense through hands-on, conceptual math
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Designing guided math rotations and intervention blocks
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Supporting instructional assistants and intervention staff
Coaching is offered on a short-term or long-term basis.
Educator Book Club:
Teach, Lead, Grow
This ongoing professional learning experience offers a structured approach to reading and applying educational books. Each cycle includes:
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A carefully selected professional text aligned to a key theme
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Guided reflection prompts and strategy unpacking
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Live or recorded discussion sessions
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Application challenges to use strategies in real settings
The focus is on implementation, reflection, and continued growth.
DHE Online Courses –
Coming Soon
We’re developing a series of on-demand professional development courses designed for K–8 educators, homeschool co-ops, and school leaders. These courses will focus on research-backed practices in:
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Structured Literacy
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Executive Functioning Support
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Multi-Age and Mastery-Based Instruction
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Classroom & Behavior Management
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Differentiation for Diverse Learners
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The HAYES Method™ Framework
Courses will be self-paced with lifetime access, downloadable resources, and implementation tools you can use right away in your classroom or homeschool program.
Perfect for:
✔️ Classroom teachers
✔️ Homeschool leaders and co-ops
✔️ Administrators and instructional coaches
Ready to Book Coaching, Training, or a Speaking Engagement?
Complete the form below to tell us what you need — whether it's teacher coaching, curriculum support, school PD, or a dynamic speaker for your next event. We'll follow up within 48 hours to get started.
Let’s bring bold, practical, and inspiring learning to life.