Indiana Learns Tutoring for Grades 3 to 8
Your Indiana Learns tutoring grant covers math and ELA support at no cost to your family. We pair your child with certified bilingual tutors who build skills, confidence, and measurable growth.
What is the Indiana Learns program?
Indiana Learns is a statewide microgrant program dedicated to bringing high-quality support to students to positively impact the math and English/language arts growth of qualifying students. Funded by the state of Indiana, the program is operated by The Mind Trust on behalf of the Indiana Department of Education. Learn more at IndianaLearns.org.
Since October 2022, Indiana Learns has enrolled more than 25,000 students, funded over 280,000 hours of tutoring, and maintained an attendance rate of over 80 percent. Program data shows that students who engaged more frequently in tutoring had greater academic gains, and an external study comparing participating students to non-participants found statistically significant results in ELA and math proficiency.
How to use your grant with Bilingual Bridges
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First, enroll at IndianaLearns.org during open enrollment
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Then, choose Bilingual Bridges as your Learning Partner
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Next, complete our enrollment form and schedule sessions in your Indiana Learns account
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Finally, track regular progress updates from your tutor
Limited time: August 2026 only
Indiana Learns Strong Start:
free August tutoring
Students who participated in 2025-26 ELA or Math tutoring receive $200 in extra funds to use with Bilingual Bridges between August 1 and 31, 2026.
July 24th
Family portal opens. Start scheduling classes.
August 1st
Strong Start officially begins.
August 14th
Complete 3+ sessions to keep your $200 grant.
August 31st
Complete all tutoring sessions.
Your grant: $200 toward tutoring with Bilingual Bridges
Subjects: English Language Arts and Math
Reading: phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Program window: August 1 to 31, 2026 only
Lesson notes after each class plus pre- and post-assessments
Math: number sense, computation, problem solving, and reasoning
Mark July 24 on your calendar. Because August fills up fast, schedule early.
Why Families Choose Bilingual Bridges For Indiana Learns Tutoring
Approved Indiana Learns Learning Partner for math and ELA tutoring
Certified bilingual tutors who support English learners and multilingual families
Up to 4x faster Student Academic Growth for students in our programs
In addition, 75,000+ classes delivered since 2017 to 6,000+ learners worldwide
Flexible online sessions that fit your family's schedule.
Indiana Learns Tutoring FAQs
Who runs Indiana Learns?
The Mind Trust administers Indiana Learns on behalf of the Indiana Department of Education. Since October 2022, the program has enrolled more than 25,000 students and funded over 280,000 hours of tutoring. Additionally, the state awards funds on a first come, first served basis, so families benefit from enrolling early in the program year.
How does Indiana Learns work?
Families enroll at IndianaLearns.org using their student's STN and date of birth. After approval, families choose a Learning Partner through the Indiana Learns portal and sign up for scheduled sessions. Finally, the Learning Partner invoices Indiana Learns directly, so your family never handles receipts or reimbursement paperwork.
Who qualifies for Indiana Learns?
Your student qualifies when they reside in Indiana, scored below proficiency in ELA or math on ILEARN, attend a CSI, TSI, or ATSI designated school in grades 3 through 8, and qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program. If you are unsure, check your eligibility at IndianaLearns.org.
What subjects does Indiana Learns cover?
The grant covers English/language arts and math tutoring only. Additionally, Bilingual Bridges delivers both subjects online with certified bilingual tutors who follow an evidence-based curriculum for literacy, math, and languages.
Is Indiana Learns really free for families?
Yes. The grant covers the full cost of tutoring sessions with approved Learning Partners up to your student's grant balance. Your family pays nothing out of pocket, and the portal tracks your remaining balance for you.
Is Indiana Learns open right now?
The 2025-26 program year closed on April 10, 2026. Right now, Indiana Learns Strong Start gives 2025-26 participants $200 in extra tutoring funds for August 2026. Enrollment for the next full program year reopens based on state funding. Join our newsletter below and we will notify you when it opens.
What is Indiana Learns Strong Start?
Indiana Learns Strong Start is a short-term continuation of the 2025-26 program that runs from August 1 to 31, 2026. Students who participated in 2025-26 tutoring receive $200 in extra funds for ELA and math sessions. The family portal opens for scheduling on July 24, 2026.
Can tutoring happen online?
Yes. Indiana Learns approves in person, online, and hybrid tutoring. Bilingual Bridges delivers all sessions online, so your student learns from home or on the go without travel time.
Can my child get tutoring in Spanish?
Yes. Our certified bilingual tutors deliver math and ELA support in English and Spanish so your child learns in the language that works best for them. This makes Bilingual Bridges a strong fit for English learner students and multilingual households.
Ready To Put Your
Indiana Learns Grant To Work?
Complete our quick enrollment form and we will match your child with a certified bilingual tutor.