Tutoring FAQS You have questions for Sylvan tutors. We have the answers

1. Tutoring FAQS
You have questions for Sylvan tutors. We have the answers
Contact our Sylvan tutoring experts at 503 692-5080.

2. Questions
 How successful are Sylvan tutors
at helping children achieve
success?
 Does Sylvan offer the help my
child needs?
 Do Sylvan tutors work with my
child's teacher or school?
 What makes Sylvan tutoring so
effective?
 How will I know that my child is
really making progress?
 What is the cost of tutoring from
Sylvan?
Does Sylvan offer financial aid?
 My child has an active schedule.
How many times a week will he
need to attend Sylvan?
 How long will my child need to
attend a tutoring program at
Sylvan?
 What kind of training do Sylvan
tutors have?
Can Sylvan tutors give my child
the attention she needs?
 My child has lost all interest in
school. How can Sylvan tutors
help her get motivated?
 Does Sylvan offer programs for
students with special learning
needs?
 I want to give my child confidence
for life. How do I get started?

3. We have the answers
 How successful are Sylvan tutors at helping children
achieve success?
For nearly 30 years, Sylvan has been helping millions of students
develop a love for learning and confidence for life.
Sylvan provides
Individual Attention
Personalized Lesson plans
Positive Reinforcement
that help students achieve their goals and get on the road to success.

4.  Does Sylvan offer the help my child needs?
You bet. Only Sylvan offers both in-center and live, online tutoring to
inspire confidence in all kids, pre-K through 12th grade.
Sylvan tutors are helping children succeed in
 Reading
 Math
 Writing
 Homework Help
 Study Skills
 State Test Prep
 Sat)/Act Prep and More

5.  Do Sylvan tutors work with my child's teacher or
school?
Definitely. Upon enrollment of your child, Sylvan will work in
partnership with your child's classroom teacher (and your
family) to ensure the progress made at Sylvan is also reflected
in class work. Classroom teachers play a vital role in
measuring the results of your child's learning program
 What makes Sylvan's tutoring so effective?
Every Sylvan student takes our Sylvan Skills Assessment®
which pinpoints your child's exact academic strengths and
needs, or "skill gaps." The results of this diagnostic test allow
Sylvan tutors to develop a personalized program for your child
and focus on those skills that need strengthening.
To ensure a true understanding of the material being covered,
Sylvan tutors use a highly effective method of instruction
known as "Mastery Learning". With this type of instruction,
students are taught to master a skill before they progress to
the next one. Students are periodically re-tested on skills to
ensure retention.

6.  How will I know that my child is really making progress?
The positive changes in your child at home and in school will be
obvious. Additionally, we will re-test your child periodically to see how
much he or she has advanced in each area of need. Sylvan's staff will
share those progress reports with you, as well as regularly discuss how
your child is advancing through the individualized program.
 What is the cost of tutoring from Sylvan?
Program pricing will vary, because we customize our instruction to
meet the specific needs of your child, as indicated on the results of the
Sylvan Skills Assessment®. The components that make up the total
cost of an in-center or online tutoring program include: program
length, tutoring subjects, hourly instruction cost and the payment
schedule that best fits your family's needs.

7.  Does Sylvan offer financial aid?
Yes! Sylvan offers a flexible student loan program to ensure children
get the tutoring help they need. Affordable monthly payments
options are available and the approval process is easy.
My child has an active schedule. How many times a
week will he need to attend Sylvan?
Sylvan, in partnership with you and your family, will determine the number of
tutoring sessions per week, based on the specific academic needs identified
by the Sylvan Skills Assessment. We appreciate that families lead busy,
active lives, and so we offer convenient hours, including weekend sessions,
to make tutoring from Sylvan as convenient as possible.
Sylvan also offers live, online tutoring from the convenience of home.
Students and Sylvan tutors work in real time and talk to each other
throughout the lessons. Your child can ask questions and get immediate
feedback. All you need is a PC with Windows and a high-speed Internet
connection.

8.  How long will my child need to attend a tutoring
program at Sylvan?
The length of your child's tutoring program will depend on the
specific academic needs identified by the
Sylvan Skills Assessment and your family's goals.
Sylvan guarantees that your child will improve at least one
grade level after 36 hours of tutoring, or you will receive an
additional 12 hours of tutoring sessions for free.
What kind of training do Sylvan tutors have?
Sylvan's tutors are trained and certified teachers dedicated to
your child's education. Everyone at Sylvan shares a love for
teaching, a commitment to children and a desire to help them
succeed - in school and in life. Seeing your child do her best is
as rewarding to our staff as it is to you and your family.

9.  Can Sylvan tutors give my child the attention she
needs?
Sylvan's distinct advantage is the customized and
individualized instruction your child receives from our trained and
certified tutors. This type of personalized interaction ensures that
your child will have her questions and needs addressed quickly. At
Sylvan, there is no danger of being "left behind," as might occur in a
larger group setting.
My child has lost all interest in school. How can Sylvan
tutors help her get motivated?
Sylvan's motivational incentives are vital to the success of our
tutoring, keeping our students engaged. Genuine personal praise
and verbal reinforcement from the teachers is one part. The other is
kid-focused tangible rewards for achievement, including
personalized certificates and tokens she can redeem for prizes and
toys. Sylvan tutors reinforce success by rewarding your child
throughout the entire tutoring program.

10.  Does Sylvan offer programs for students
with special learning needs?
At Sylvan, we know how difficult finding educational
help can be when your child is diagnosed with
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD),
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
dyslexia or any other special need. While our local
centers can't diagnose or treat specific medical
conditions or learning disabilities, our caring
instructors do understand that every child learns
differently. Contact your local Sylvan to discuss your
child's unique situation and determine if we're able
to provide the educational help your family needs.

11. I want to give my child confidence for life. How do I
get started?
The process is easy. You can start right now by calling 1-888-
EDUCATE. Because each student's needs differ, we usually like
to start with a telephone conversation with parents to
understand their concerns and goals.
Sylvan can typically have your child on the road to success
within a few days from the time you first contact Sylvan. Waiting
is not the answer; calling Sylvan is. Contact your local Sylvan
today!
Contact our Sylvan tutoring experts at 503 692-5080.