Ayers Institute Events
Registration for Ayers Institute events and courses occurs
through our online store on Lipscomb Marketplace.
Date: January 28-29, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (CST) both days
Cost: $695
Location: Ezell Center, Room 301
Lipscomb University
1 University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
TASL Approved: 12 hours of professional learning credit
Participants of this academy are also eligible to receive 3 hours of graduate credit toward EG5273/6273 Coaching Models and Practices at no additional cost!
The Ayers Institute Instructional Coaching Academy: Coaching Models and Practices will equip new coaches and build capacity in current coaches through interactive instruction and relevant practice focused on the skills and conditions necessary for coaching. Participants will engage in explicit instruction to explore the skills of increasing influence, committed listening, paraphrasing, presuming positivity, and providing reflective feedback, and then practice these skills throughout the sessions. Participants will also explore the keys to a strong coaching culture: shared vision, defined roles, authentic collaboration, agreed upon communication plan, and professional learning plan for coaches. This academy is most useful when coaches and administrative teams (principals, supervisors, teacher leaders, etc.) attend together. Register your TEAM TODAY!
Content Delivery:
This Instructional Coaching Academy will be conducted in-person and will include instruction, facilitator/participant interaction, small group discussions, and skill practice. Enrollment is limited to ensure the quality of the learning experience for each participant.
Important Payment Options:
For the easiest registration process, select, “Register and Pay Now by Credit Card $695.” If you select, “Register and Pay Later by Check $695” you will receive an invoice that can be paid by check.
Online Webinars
The Ayers Institute produces monthly, web-based seminars ("webinars"). These online resources provide timely, topical professional learning opportunities to educators. Participants can interact with the presenters during the live webinar broadcast. The webinar sessions are also recorded to enable replay at a later time.
The Ayers Institute webinars are appropriate for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, teacher-preparation candidates, and community members with an interest in the field of education.
Topic Areas
Topics covered by Ayers Institute webinars include:
- Ayers Institute Resources
- Coaching
- College Access & Success
- Instructional Skills Development
- School Leadership
- Teacher Preparation