Educational Support Services For Children of First Responders
Our Mission
Minds On Learning provides consistent, year-round academic support to children of first responders through its First Responder Kids Academy program.
Many organizations support first responder families through crisis assistance, mental health services, and college scholarships.
Minds On Learning addresses a largely unaddressed gap by providing continuous, free, year-round academic support across the K-12 years - through its First Responder Kids Academy.
Featured Programs
Minds On Learning’s K–12 educational programs support academic success for all students. Our First Responder Kids Academy provides ongoing, year-round academic guidance to children of first responders, supporting families with parents in service to the community.
Study Squad
Tutoring
Embracing Potential
Nationwide • Monday – Friday
Study Squad is a free, online after-school tutoring program that supports students with homework, test preparation, and academic guidance across subjects and grade levels.
Upon registration, students and parents are invited to an online Meet & Greet to connect with our team, share academic goals, and begin building a partnership that supports ongoing academic success.
Academic Coaching
More than Tutoring...
For students who need more personal guidance, First Responder Kids Academy provides additional academic coaching that extends beyond Study Squad to target areas of executive functioning including time management, organization, and the effective use of available resources ---- school, teacher, community, technology.
College Planning
& Admission
Essays & Applications • Financial Aid Navigation / FAFSA
College Search & Counseling • Academic Course of Study
The First Responder Kids Academy provides college planning and admissions support to help students and families navigate post–high school options with clarity and confidence.
We work with students and parents to explore a range of pathways—including community colleges, state and private universities, trade schools, and liberal arts programs—helping them identify the right fit and build a clear path forward.
Road to College
Webinars
Grade-specific webinars that provide guidance on academic planning, extracurricular activities, community service, resume building, PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation.
Sessions also address key decision points, including waitlist and deferral guidance, helping students stay informed and prepared throughout the college process.
SAT/ACT Test
Prep Webinars
Webinars designed to help students prepare for the SAT and ACT, with focused guidance across English, math, reading, and science.
Sessions cover test strategy, planning, and preparation, helping students improve performance and strengthen their college application options.
Summer Boosts
Preparing Kids for the year to come
Intensive, four-day online sessions in math and reading are designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year.
These focused sessions help reinforce core skills, build confidence, and ensure students start the year ready and on track.
Smart Team
Tutors
Students Helping Students / Instructional Mentoring
The Smart Team Tutor program brings together high school students, college undergraduates, and experienced educators to provide academic mentorship and support to children of first responders.
All tutors go through a rigorous selection process, including interviews and background checks, ensuring a high level of quality and commitment.
If you are an exceptional high school or college student interested in becoming a tutor, you can begin the application process here.
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