K-5 HYBRID MICROSCHOOL TRACK 2 COMING FALL 2026

🎓 Track One: Hybrid Parent-Led Microschool Program

K–5 Hybrid Microschool | Category IV Private School Enrollment | Parent-Led Home Instruction

This track is ideal for families who want to take an active role in their child’s education while benefiting from structured, in-person instruction and the legal support of private school enrollment. Students attend Tuesdays and Thursdays on campus, and parents facilitate learning at home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using a curriculum of their choice or guided recommendations.

As a Category IV Church-Related Private School, your child is officially enrolled as a Tennessee private school student, meeting state homeschool requirements with additional structure, accountability, and community built in

Program Overview

Track One offers a unique blend of structure and freedom for families seeking a legally compliant homeschool experience under the umbrella of our accredited Category IV Private School in Tennessee. With two days of in-person instruction and three parent-led home learning days, this track balances professional support with flexible home education.

Families receive legal coverage, curriculum guidance, structured learning on campus, and community-based enrichment—while retaining full agency over at-home instruction.

What’s Included?

Legal Private School Enrollment

Official enrollment under our Category IV umbrella school
Attendance reporting and academic documentation
Letter of enrollment for state compliance
End-of-year evaluations and formal progress monitoring
Transcripts and optional progress reports

In-Person Instruction: Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)

Students attend full-day learning in our microschool classroom environment with:

Small group, whole group, and learning centers
Hands-on literacy and math using the HAYES Method™
Project-based science and social studies
Creative movement, music, and enrichment
Mixed-age learning with differentiated support

Sample In-Person Schedule

TimeActivity

8:00–8:30 AM Arrival & Morning Journals

8:30–9:30 AM Literacy Block (Orton-Gillingham, Writing Revolution)

9:30–10:15 AM Guided Math

10:15–10:30 AM Brain Break

10:30–11:30 AM Science or Social Studies (Thematic + PBL)

11:30–12:00 PM Movement, Art, or STEM

12:00–12:30 PML unch (brought from home)

12:30–1:30 PM Rotating Centers

1:30–2:15 PM Enrichment (Sewing, Art, Music, Nature Study, etc.)

2:15–3:00 PM Community Circle + Wrap Up

Home Instruction: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Parents lead instruction from home using either their own curriculum or guided materials provided by Dr. Hayes Educates.

What Students Do at Home:

Daily literacy and math tasks aligned with school themes
Journal writing, independent reading, and hands-on projects
Optional online skill practice or interactive assignments

What Parents Do at Home:

Deliver lessons in reading, math, writing, and chosen electives
Follow quarterly pacing guide (or use their preferred materials)
Monitor work, provide instruction, and create learning rhythms
Submit check-in updates each quarter (photo, sample, or form)\

Curriculum Support (Optional)

Quarterly pacing guides aligned with DHE scope & themes
Suggestions for reading, writing, and math programs
Ongoing curriculum consulting (available for additional fee)
Customized templates, schedules, and record-keeping tools

Accountability & Communication

Quarterly check-ins (home visit or Zoom) required for umbrella coverage
Optional progress reports every 9 weeks
End-of-year evaluation with transcript documentation
Support with learning concerns, pacing adjustments, and modifications

Community & Events

Track One students and families are invited to participate in:

Monthly field trips (additional fee may apply)
Family engagement events (literacy nights, showcases, game nights)
Holiday celebrations, spirit weeks, and student exhibitions
Optional parent circles and workshops

Optional Add-Ons

Families may choose to add:

WonderLab Wednesday enrichment classes
After-school tutoring or executive functioning coaching
Educational testing and psychoeducational assessments
Seasonal camps (Winter Solstice, Spring Labs, Summer Themes)
Homeschool coaching and planning consultations

Tuition & Fees (Track One)

Annual Tuition$8,995

Payment Plan Option $899.50/month (10 months)

Registration Fee $250 (non-refundable)

Materials Fee $175/year

Tuition Includes:

Legal private school enrollment & umbrella coverage
2 full days/week in-person academic instruction
Planning guides and curriculum support
Attendance, transcripts, and compliance documentation
Quarterly check-ins and accountability tools
Access to events, field trips, and community engagement
Instructional materials used during on-campus days

Note: Additional fees apply for tutoring, assessments, enrichment days, and optional parent planning sessions.

Is Track One Right for You?

Track One is designed for families who:

Want a legally compliant hybrid homeschool model
Enjoy teaching and guiding their child’s learning at home
Want access to a nurturing, high-quality classroom environment
Desire flexibility, support, and academic accountability

What Makes Us Different?

We’re not a tutorial.
We’re not a traditional school.
We’re a microschool for today's learners—with real instruction, real community, and real growth.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Two-Track Flexibility: Choose between parent-led or full support options for home days
Umbrella Coverage Included: Full legal oversight, reporting, and attendance management
Curriculum Expertise: Led by a licensed educator with over 20 years of classroom and homeschool experience
Faith & Family Centered: Rooted in values you can trust, without compromising academic rigor
Neurodivergent-Affirming: Designed with executive function coaching, sensory awareness, and individualized pacing
Individualized Learning Plans: Every student is known, seen, and supported
Small, Multi-Age Classes: No more than 12 students per group to allow for collaboration and personal connection

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What Is a Microschool?

A microschool is a small, student-centered learning environment designed to offer personalized instruction, community connection, and flexibility. With smaller class sizes and a mastery-based approach, microschools often blend the best parts of homeschooling, private schooling, and modern educational research. Students receive more individual attention and have the space to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

What Is a Hybrid Microschool?

A hybrid microschool blends structured, in-person learning with at-home or online instruction. At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, our hybrid model allows families to choose between two distinct tracks:

Private School Track
Students attend two days of in-person instruction and follow a teacher-led, curated online learning plan for home days. Instruction is delivered using the Hayes Method—our signature, research-based approach rooted in structured literacy, conceptual math, and project-based STEM learning.
Homeschool Track
Students also attend two days in person, but families take the lead on home instruction. We provide core curriculum, enrichment classes, and support to help parents meet their child’s academic goals while remaining the primary educator.

Both tracks offer multi-age classrooms (K–5) with a focus on individual growth, collaboration, and community.

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K–5 Microschool Homeschool

Program is Ideal for Students who:

Ideal for Students Who:

Benefit from small group learning (maximum 12 students per class)
Thrive in hands-on, inquiry-based, and project-centered environments
Need flexible, neurodivergent-affirming instruction tailored to their needs
Want to be seen, valued, and supported by trusted educators
Learn best in a welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven setting
Crave the creativity and structure of in-person learning — while maintaining homeschool freedom

What We Offer at K-5 Hybrid Microschool?

Character-Infused • Neurodivergent-Affirming •

Real World Learning

State-Recognized & Licensed Category IV School through TACRS

We are a licensed nonpublic private school in Tennessee and operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offering families a legal and structured alternative to traditional education.

Two Days of In-Person Learning
All students attend twice per week, with learning tailored to their track (Private or Homeschool). These days include core academics and enrichment.
Small Class Sizes (10–12 Students)
Our multi-age model ensures no child gets lost in the crowd. Instruction is personalized, intentional, and rooted in connection.
Faith-Infused & Inclusive
We foster a nurturing environment that centers character development, community, and respect for diverse learning needs.
The Hayes Method
Our signature approach blends structured literacy, constructivist math, inquiry-based learning, and project-based instruction to nurture both academic excellence and innovation.
Research-Based Curriculum
Our lessons are developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned, and designed with the needs of diverse learners—including gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent students—in mind.
Parent Collaboration
Whether you choose the Homeschool or Private Track, we partner with families through progress updates, planning support, and curriculum resources.

Instructional Framework:

The HAYES Method™

Instructional Framework: The HAYES Method™

At DHEAI, learning is hands-on, brain-based, and purpose-driven. Our two-day hybrid program is powered by The HAYES Method™, a signature framework grounded in research and innovation. Built on four pillars—Community, Cognitive Scaffolding, Critical Thinking, and Creativigity (creativity + cognitive agility)—our approach ensures every child is seen, supported, and stretched.

Our curriculum includes:

Structured Literacy using Orton-Gillingham principles and CKLA
Conceptual Math with Illustrative Mathematics
Executive Function Coaching woven into daily practice
Systematic Writing Instruction using The Hochman Method
STEM Integration & Project-Based Learning across subjects
Faith & Character Development through Kids of Integrity and Ninja Life Hacks

We don’t do busywork. We build thinkers, doers, and leaders.

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Because structure and creativity don’t have to be opposites—they’re both essential to real learning.

Multi-Age Learning: The Modern One-Room Schoolhouse

At DHEAI, we embrace a modern one-room schoolhouse approach, where K–5 students learn together in a multi-age setting. This model isn’t just nostalgic—it’s innovative and deeply effective.

Why It Works:

Leadership & Mentorship: Older students gain confidence by guiding younger peers.
Mastery Over Milestones: Instruction is based on readiness, not rigid grade levels.
Real-World Preparation: Collaboration across ages reflects real-life teams and problem-solving.

What It Looks Like in Action:
Imagine a 1st grader and a 5th grader co-designing a STEM solution—each contributing their strengths. During literacy, students rotate through skill-leveled centers (phonics, fluency, comprehension) rather than grade-based groups. Math time? Learners engage in differentiated stations aligned with their needs, not their age.

Our Secret Sauce:

Small class sizes (max 12 students)
Personalized, hands-on learning
Peer teaching and cross-age collaboration
Spiral instruction—revisiting and building concepts over time

At DHEAI, learning is dynamic, social, and deeply human. We don’t silo students—we build a community of learners.

Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum: Rooted in The Hayes Method™

At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation (DHEAI), we do not adopt boxed curriculum. Every lesson is created, crafted, and curated by Dr. Alisha A. Hayes, Ed.D., a curriculum expert and developer of the published Hayes Method™, a comprehensive, research-based instructional framework designed for diverse learners.

Our instructional blocks are mastery-based, multi-sensory, and rooted in real-world learning. We intentionally incorporate research-based strategies from trusted programs, but only as complements—not replacements—for our proprietary design.

HAYES Literacy Block™

Structured literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, combining decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension with writing to learn.

Our literacy instruction follows Hayes Reading Block: Read It, Own It™, integrated with:
- HAYES Phonics Playground™ (Grades K–2)
- HAYES Phonics Fusion™ (Grades 3–5)
- Write Like You Mean It™ writing framework
Inspired by: Orton-Gillingham, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and The Writing Revolution (Hochman Method)

HAYES Math in Motion™

A conceptual, inquiry-based math experience grounded in real-world application, visual modeling, and guided discourse.

Structured through the HAYES Structured Math Block™, using:
- Math journals, games, small-group instruction, and hands-on tools
- Real-world problem solving and math talk
Inspired by: Illustrative Mathematics, Bruner’s Spiral Curriculum, and Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)

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HAYES Inquiry Lab™ (Science & STEM)

Students explore science through NGSS-aligned, project-based investigations, STEM builds, and real-world design challenges.

Delivered through HAYES STEM Explorers™, integrating:
- Thematic units
- Cross-curricular projects
- Engineering design cycles
Inspired by: Mystery Science and Project-Based Learning frameworks

HAYES Heritage & Humanities™ (Social Studies)

An interdisciplinary social studies curriculum combining history, civics, and cultural literacy through simulations, debates, and storytelling.

Includes historical simulations, primary source analysis, and student-led projects
Inspired by: Kids Discover, History Alive!, and C3 Framework principles

HAYES Executive Function Lab™

Explicit teaching of time management, organization, self-regulation, and planning skills embedded across the curriculum.

Students use visual schedules, trackers, and task-planning tools
Integrated into daily routines, reading journals, and math reflections
Inspired by: Executive function research, 360 Thinking strategies, and universal design principles

HAYES Creative Core™ (STEAM & Enrichment)

Hands-on enrichment through design thinking, performance, public speaking, and entrepreneurship—all aligned with academic goals.

Includes: Sewing, Art, Debate, Music, MakerSpace, and Innovation Showcases
Inspired by: MakerEd, Design Thinking for Educators, and arts integration models

Why It Matters

Every instructional block is built with:

Multi-age grouping
Mastery-based learning
Performance-based assessment
Student voice, inquiry, and reflection

We serve students who are gifted, twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, or simply need an approach that values thinking over compliance.

Technology & Tools

iPads and laptops provided for in-person enrichment days
At-home engagement tools include: Seesaw, Nearpod, Google Classroom, and IXL
Families must provide internet access and a home device for independent learning

Assessment & Monitoring

Diagnostic Testing: Acadience Reading/Math & MAP Growth (3x/year)

Progress Monitoring: Includes executive function, enrichment skills, and academic growth

How We Report Progress

At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we don’t believe a single letter grade defines a child.
Instead, we use quarterly progress reports that clearly show what your child is learning — aligned with academic standards and skill-based indicators. You’ll know exactly where your child is thriving and where support is needed.

What to Expect:

No Traditional Grades

Students grow at their own pace. Feedback is specific, actionable, and strengths-based — not boiled down to A,B, C, D, or F.

Quarterly Progress Reports
You’ll receive a detailed update every 9 weeks that outlines academic skill growth, social-emotional development, and executive functioning.
Ongoing Communication
Because we’re a small school, you’ll never be left in the dark. You’ll be informed of changes, challenges, and wins — before it shows up in a report.
Optional Check-Ins
Parents can request meetings or updates as needed. We work with you, not around you.

Family Commitments

Choose and maintain your homeschool curriculum for at-home learning on non-campus days
Ensure student attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays for in-person hybrid instruction
Participate in optional family conferences and community events
Submit attendance and basic academic info as required for umbrella enrollment