Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella
Simple. Flexible. Compliant.
Whether you're new to homeschooling or an experienced homeschool family, our Category IV Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella provides the legal enrollment and administrative support you need while preserving the freedom and flexibility that make homeschooling unique.
At Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation, we believe parents are their child's first and most important teachers. Our role is to provide official enrollment, maintain required records, and support families with Tennessee homeschool compliance—allowing you to remain in control of your child's education.
Families are free to choose the curriculum, teaching style, schedule, and educational experiences that best meet their child's unique needs while homeschooling under our Category IV umbrella.
Ready to begin your homeschool journey? We're here to help make the enrollment process simple and straightforward.
What Is a Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella?
A Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella is a non-public school that allows families to legally homeschool while remaining enrolled under the umbrella school's oversight. As a Category IV Umbrella School, Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation provides the required enrollment and recordkeeping services while parents maintain responsibility for their child's education.
Our umbrella program is designed for families who want the flexibility to homeschool while meeting Tennessee's homeschool requirements in a simple and organized way.
As a Parent, You...
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Choose your curriculum and educational resources
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Provide daily instruction
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Create your homeschool schedule
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Monitor your child's academic progress
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Direct your child's educational experience
As Your Umbrella School, We...
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Officially enroll your student
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Maintain required student records
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Provide enrollment verification letters
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Support Tennessee homeschool compliance
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Collect required year-end attendance and records
Our goal is to provide a straightforward, supportive umbrella program that allows you to focus on what matters most—educating your child.
What's Included with Your Umbrella Enrollment
Our annual umbrella enrollment includes the essential administrative services needed to support your homeschool while keeping the process simple and straightforward.
Your Enrollment Includes
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Official enrollment under our Category IV Tennessee 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 educational support? We also offer optional homeschool services, including educational consultations, academic assessments, educational testing, tutoring, literacy intervention, executive function coaching, and progress monitoring. These services are available separately and may be added at any time based on your family's needs.
Parent Responsibilities
As the homeschooling parent, you remain responsible for directing your child's education. Our umbrella program is designed to support your homeschool—not replace it.
Parents Are Responsible For
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Selecting curriculum and educational resources
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Providing daily instruction
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Maintaining daily attendance records
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Meeting Tennessee's 180-day instructional requirement
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Monitoring student progress
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Submitting required end-of-year documentation
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Maintaining samples of student work for your personal records
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Ensuring compliance with all applicable Tennessee homeschool requirements
We believe homeschooling should remain flexible, individualized, and family-centered. Our role is to provide the administrative support you need while allowing you the freedom to educate your child in the way that works best for your family.
Optional Homeschool Services
Looking for additional educational support?
Dr. Hayes Educates offers a variety of optional services to help homeschool families meet their unique goals. These services are available separately and may be added at any time.
Educational Support Services
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Educational Consultations
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Curriculum Planning & Educational Coaching
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Academic Assessments & Placement Testing
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Progress Monitoring & Benchmark Assessments
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Educational Testing & Learning Evaluations
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Literacy & Dyslexia Intervention
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Reading, Writing & Mathematics Support
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Executive Function & ADHD Coaching
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Test Preparation
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Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Services
Whether you need guidance for a single decision or ongoing educational support, we're here to partner with your family throughout your homeschool journey.
Our TN Homeschool Enrollment Process
We believe every successful educational partnership begins with a conversation. Before enrollment is finalized, we take time to learn about your child, answer your questions, review program expectations, and ensure your family understands how our programs operate.
Step 1
Complete the Enrollment Interest Form
Complete our online form to share information about your student, educational goals, and the program(s) you're interested in.
Step 2
Schedule Your Family Consultation
As part of the form, you'll select a convenient time to meet with Dr. Hayes. During this consultation, we'll discuss your child's educational needs, review program expectations, answer your questions, and help determine which DHEAI program is the best fit for your family.
Step 3
Complete Official Enrollment
After your consultation, families who choose to move forward will receive enrollment forms, tuition information (if applicable), and instructions to complete the official enrollment process.
Step 4
Welcome to DHEAI!
Once enrollment requirements have been completed, your family will receive program information, important dates, and everything you need to begin your journey with Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation.
Tuition & Enrollment
Our Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella is designed to provide families with a simple, affordable way to legally homeschool under our Category IV umbrella while maintaining the freedom to direct their child's education.
Annual Enrollment
$299 per year
Your annual enrollment includes:
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Official enrollment under our Category IV Tennessee 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
Getting Started
To enroll, families will:
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Complete the Enrollment Interest Form
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Schedule a Family Consultation
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Submit the Annual Enrollment Fee
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Complete the Official Enrollment Forms
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Receive Enrollment Confirmation
Once enrollment is complete, your student is officially enrolled under the Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation Category IV Tennessee Homeschool Umbrella.
Need additional educational support?
Educational consultations, academic assessments, educational testing, tutoring, literacy intervention, executive function coaching, and other homeschool support services are available separately and may be added at any time based on your family's needs.