Ayers Institute Events
Registration for Ayers Institute events and courses occurs
through our online store on Lipscomb Marketplace.
Date: August 24-25, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 3:30pm (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
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 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 differences between coaching and evaluation, the conditions necessary for coaching, and how to approach each leadership role with a coaching mindset. This academy is useful for new coaches who want to learn how to engage in coaching, current coaches who want to strengthen their coaching skills, principals who want to focus on building capacity in others, and other educational leaders who are charged with supporting coaches and/or teachers in any capacity.
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 (within 30 days of registration).
Date: January 25-26, 2027
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm (CST) both days
Cost: $795
Location: Ezell Center, Room 301
Lipscomb University
1 University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Prerequisite: This academy has a prerequisite of Ayers Institute Coaching Academy – Models and Practices.
TASL Approved: 12 hours of professional learning credit
The Ayers Institute Instructional Coaching Academy: Skills Development will build on the knowledge gained during the Coaching Models and Practices session. This two-day academy will focus on deepening the skills of listening, paraphrasing, presuming positivity, and providing reflective feedback by engaging in authentic practice of these foundational coaching tools. Participants will also focus on essential self-awareness, consider the coaching cycle developed by the Ayers Institute, and learn about the various kinds of conversations that lead to growth in those we coach. This academy would be useful for coaches, principals, or district leaders who have engaged in the Coaching Models and Practices session. In this academy, the Ayers Institute team will challenge and encourage you in your journey to effective coaching.
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 $795.” If you select, “Register and Pay Later by Check $795” you will receive an invoice that can be paid by check (within 30 days of registration).
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