OUR PROGRAMS
K-5 Homeschool Tutorial | 6-12 Academic Courses | TN Homeschool Umbrella
At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we offer flexible educational options designed to support homeschooling families in different ways. Whether you're looking for an immersive learning community, academic courses, or a Tennessee homeschool umbrella, our programs are built to meet your family's unique needs while honoring your educational choices.
Choose the option that's right for your family:
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K–5 Homeschool Tutorial – An immersive two-day learning community built around authentic experiences, explicit instruction, and hands-on learning.
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6th–12th Grade Academic Courses – Individual middle and high school courses designed to strengthen academic skills while supporting your homeschool journey.
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Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella – A Category IV homeschool umbrella providing enrollment, recordkeeping, and homeschool compliance support for K–12 families.
Choose Your Learning Path
K-5 Homeschool Tutorial | 6-12 Academic Courses | TN Homeschool Umbrella
At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we believe every homeschool family is unique. Whether you're looking for an immersive K–5 learning community, individual academic courses for middle and high school, or a Tennessee homeschool umbrella, our programs are designed to support your family's educational journey while honoring the flexibility and freedom that homeschooling provides.
Choose the learning path that best fits your family.
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K–5 Homeschool Tutorial
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6th–12th Grade Academic Courses
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K–12 Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella Services
K–5 Homeschool Tutorial
Where Real-Life Learning Happens
Our K–5 Homeschool Tutorial is a two-day immersive learning community designed around how children naturally learn—through authentic experiences, meaningful conversations, hands-on exploration, and purposeful application.
Rather than teaching every subject in isolation, students explore six-week thematic units that intentionally connect literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, executive functioning, the arts, and innovation through meaningful real-world experiences.
Students receive explicit instruction in foundational reading skills, including phonics and morphology, as well as mathematics. They immediately apply those skills through engaging investigations, collaborative projects, rich literature, and hands-on learning experiences.
Each week, families receive a home learning guide outlining the concepts, standards, vocabulary, and topics being explored. Parents remain the primary educators, choosing the curriculum, resources, and activities that best fit their homeschool while extending the learning at home.
What Makes Our Tutorial Different
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Two immersive on-campus learning days each week
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Six-week thematic learning units
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Explicit phonics, morphology, and mathematics instruction
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Authentic reading, writing, science, and social studies experiences
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Innovation Lab featuring STEM, engineering, cooking, sewing, and creative design
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Small-group instruction and personalized support
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Executive functioning embedded throughout the day
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Weekly home learning guides
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Parent partnership that respects your homeschool freedom
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A welcoming learning community where curiosity, creativity, and connection thrive
6th–12th Grade
Academic Courses
Flexible Courses Designed for Homeschool Students
Our 6th–12th Grade Academic Courses provide homeschool families with the flexibility to enroll in one course, multiple courses, or a full day of instruction based on their student's needs.
Rather than enrolling in a full tutorial program, students select the courses that best support their academic goals while maintaining the flexibility of homeschooling. Each course is designed around authentic learning experiences, meaningful discussion, real-world application, and high academic expectations.
Whether your student needs support in a core subject, wants a more engaging learning experience, or is looking for structured academic accountability, our courses are designed to help students grow as independent, confident learners.
Available Course Areas
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English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Integrated Studies
Flexible Enrollment Options
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Enroll in one to three courses
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Build a customized academic schedule
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Small class sizes
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Interactive, discussion-based instruction
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Authentic projects and real-world application
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Designed specifically for homeschool students
K–12 Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella
Simple. Flexible. Compliant.
K–12 Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella
Simple. Flexible. Compliant.
Our Category IV Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella is designed for families who simply need a legal homeschool covering while maintaining complete responsibility for their child's education.
Parents choose the curriculum, provide instruction, monitor progress, and direct their homeschool. We provide the required enrollment and recordkeeping services to help families meet Tennessee homeschool requirements.
Included with Your Annual Enrollment
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Official enrollment under our Category IV Homeschool Umbrella
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Student record maintenance
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Enrollment verification letters
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Tennessee homeschool compliance support
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End-of-year attendance and record collection
Need additional support? Families may add educational consultations, academic planning, assessments, tutoring, transcript assistance, and other services as needed through our Learning Center.
HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT
SERVICES AVAILABLE
FOR FAMILIES
Whether you're just beginning your homeschool journey or looking for additional academic support, Dr. Hayes Educates offers a variety of services designed to meet your family's unique educational needs. Families may choose individual services based on their goals without enrolling in a full academic program.
Available Homeschool Services
Educational Consultations
Receive personalized guidance on homeschool planning, curriculum selection, learning differences, educational options, and next steps.
Academic Assessments & Placement Testing
Identify your child's current academic levels, strengths, and areas for growth to make informed instructional decisions.
Progress Monitoring & Benchmark Assessments
Monitor academic growth throughout the year using research-based assessments that help guide instruction and measure progress.
Educational Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, giftedness, twice-exceptionality (2e), ADHD, executive functioning, and academic achievement.
Learning Support
Individualized tutoring, literacy intervention, mathematics support, executive functioning coaching, and study skills for students who need additional academic support.
Parent Coaching & Educational Planning
Partner with an experienced educator to develop learning plans, understand assessment results, navigate educational decisions, and build confidence in your homeschool journey.
Need help deciding where to start? Schedule a homeschool consultation, and we'll help you determine which services best fit your family's goals.
Why Families Choose DHEAI
Choosing the right educational partner is one of the most important decisions your family will make. At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we combine educational expertise, research-based instruction, and meaningful learning experiences to create an environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.
What Sets DHEAI Apart
Immersive, Real-Life Learning
Students learn through authentic experiences that connect academic concepts to the real world.
The Hayes Method™
Our unique instructional framework combines explicit teaching, thematic learning, hands-on experiences, and meaningful application.
Expert Educational Leadership
Led by an Educational Diagnostician, Reading Specialist, and experienced educator with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse learners.
Small Learning Community
Intentional small-group instruction allows every student to be known, supported, and challenged.
Innovation Lab Experiences
Students explore STEM, engineering, cooking, sewing, design, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning.
Research-Based Literacy & Mathematics
Explicit instruction builds strong foundational skills while students apply their learning in meaningful contexts.
Executive Function Development
Organization, planning, self-regulation, time management, and independence are intentionally embedded throughout the learning experience.
Family Partnership
We believe parents are essential partners in education and work alongside families to support each child's growth.
Designed for Homeschool Families
Our programs complement homeschooling by providing expert instruction, enriching experiences, and a supportive learning community while preserving the flexibility families value.
The Hayes Method™
Learning Designed Around How Children Learn Best
At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we believe learning is most meaningful when children actively experience, explore, question, create, and apply what they are learning. The Hayes Method™ is our unique instructional framework that combines explicit instruction with immersive, real-world learning experiences to help students develop deep understanding rather than simply memorize information.
The Hayes Method Includes
Immersive Six-Week Learning Units
Students explore meaningful themes through authentic, cross-curricular learning experiences.
Explicit Instruction
Foundational literacy and mathematics skills are taught through direct, systematic instruction to build strong academic foundations.
Authentic Learning Experiences
Students apply their learning through investigations, projects, discussions, problem-solving, and real-world challenges.
Innovation Lab Learning
Cooking, sewing, STEM, engineering, entrepreneurship, design, and creative projects bring learning to life.
Conceptual Understanding
Students make meaningful connections across subjects, developing deeper understanding rather than isolated knowledge.
Executive Function Development
Organization, planning, collaboration, critical thinking, and independence are intentionally embedded throughout every learning experience.
Reflection & Application
Students communicate their learning through writing, presentations, discussions, creative projects, and authentic demonstrations of understanding.
Real-life learning happens here. Learning continues at home. Together, we create meaningful educational experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.