High-Dosage Tutoring for Indiana Schools: Boosting Literacy and NAEP Reading Scores
Accelerating Early Literacy Across Indiana Schools
Indiana is tackling pandemic learning gaps through innovative statewide tutoring initiatives, and schools like The PATH School in Indianapolis are seeing remarkable results.
Keep reading to discover:
- How Indiana’s policies and funding support high-dosage tutoring
- Live program insights from our recent site visit (see the proof in action!)
- Partnership pathways for your school or district
See Virtual High-Dosage Tutoring in Action
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The PATH School to
- See how virtual high-dosage tutoring sessions fit into the school day
- Hear directly from The PATH School leaders about their partnership with OnYourMark—and the results they're getting
- Learn how our proven, research-backed approach can help your Tier 2 and Tier 3 students achieve gap-closing rates of literacy growth
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The PATH School to
- See how virtual high-dosage tutoring sessions fit into the school day
- Hear directly from The PATH School leaders about their partnership with OnYourMark—and the results they're getting
- Learn how our proven, research-backed approach can help your Tier 2 and Tier 3 students achieve gap-closing rates of literacy growth
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm ET
Location: The PATH School
653 N Somerset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
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The State of Reading in Indiana
Indiana’s 4th-grade reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show promising growth, with 2024 scores significantly higher than the national average. While this progress reflects the state’s commitment to literacy, there is still work to be done to ensure all students reach their full potential. As one of the most effective literacy interventions for struggling readers, high-dosage tutoring can play a key role in sustaining and accelerating this momentum.
To that end, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner, have established educational initiatives, including a statewide tutoring grant program for eligible families, to ensure 95% of 3rd-grade students in Indiana can read by 2027. Those initiatives involve
- Securing a literacy investment upwards of $170 million to support literacy initiatives that would address the two-thirds of Indiana fourth-graders scoring below proficient in reading
- Establishing the Indiana Learns tutoring grant program, which has provided nearly 180,000 hours of tutoring to an enrollment of over 20,000 students
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Key Policies and Funding Sources for High-Dosage Tutoring in Indiana
Indiana Learns
Indiana’s policies prioritize high-dosage tutoring, summer school learning, and other remediation efforts to improve literacy outcomes for struggling students.
Outlined in HEA 1251 (2022), Indiana Learns is an enrichment grant program designed to address pandemic-related learning loss.
In partnership with The Mind Trust, IDOE offers $1,000 per eligible student to access math and reading tutoring from an approved Learning Partner, an organization or school that:- Provides services outside of Tier 1 math and ELA instruction
- Utilizes highly qualified tutors as defined by the IDOE
- Maintains a 4:1 tutor-to-student ratio
- Provides a minimum dosage of 60 min/week
- Employs licensed or retired teachers as the service supervisor
House Bill 1558 (2023)
- Requires schools to adopt Science of Reading-aligned curricula or supplemental materials
- Requires the Indiana State Board of Education (ISBOE) to establish and require literacy endorsements for certain educators
- Read more about HB 1558 here ↗
Senate Bill 1 (2024)
- Requires certain schools to offer summer school courses for students who are not reading proficient
- Requires the retention of third-graders not passing evaluation as part of their reading deficiency remediation plans
- Read more about SB 1 here ↗
Along with the Indy Summer Learning Labs program, the Indiana Learns program is a state program that could be funded in the upcoming budget.
IDOE and Secretary of Education Katie Jenner have indicated that they intend to evaluate the academic impact of Indiana Learns ahead of any budgetary asks to the General Assembly and make a case for these programs based on student growth data.
Federal Funding Sources
IDEA, Title I, and Title III
Explore these federal funding sources for tutoring and supplemental academic support.
Why OnYourMark for High-Dosage Tutoring in Indiana?
Because learning to read is at the heart of education, but only one-third of students in the U.S. read at grade level. Being able to read on grade level by third grade is a strong predictor of future student success. Research proves a link between failure to reach this milestone and higher rates of high school dropout, severely limiting opportunities for success.
OnYourMark Education exists to close the literacy gap for students by building foundational literacy skills to help all students become strong readers. We partner with schools to strengthen their existing literacy instruction for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students by providing high-dosage live virtual literacy tutoring to students during the school day. Our skilled tutors deliver personalized and engaging Science of Reading-based curriculum while building relationships that help developing readers succeed.
Schedule a meeting with our team today to get started.
High-Dosage Tutoring in Action at The PATH School
When our team visited The PATH School in Indianapolis this spring, we saw firsthand how virtual tutoring transforms early literacy learning. Here's what stood out:
"During our visit, we had the opportunity to observe literacy tutoring in both kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. It was inspiring to witness the strong, trusting relationships students have developed with their tutors over the course of the school year. The level of focus and engagement from the students was remarkable—they were so immersed in their learning that they barely noticed the ten adults observing in the room.”
—Vince Gay, Managing Director of New Partner Development | OnYourMark
“School leadership specifically commended our program's exceptional communication and partnership approach. They particularly valued our consistent check-in meetings and data-driven discussions about student growth outcomes, noting how these practices have created a meaningful and effective educational collaboration. “
—Jamie Thomas, Senior Director of Program | OnYourMark
Ready to bring this level of engagement and growth to your Indiana school? Schedule a call with our team to discuss partnership opportunities.
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