Contact Information

Phone: (419) 782-8100
Fax: (419) 782-0003
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

News

Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above all else, we enable them to approach school — and life — with confidence.

We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.

2010-2011 Teacher of the Week Winners

Week 1: Mrs. Bauer-Defiance Elementary School
Week 2: Mrs. Rufenacht-Noble Elementary School
Week 3: Mrs. Panning-Liberty Center Elementary School
Week 4: Mrs. Steffan-Continental Elementary School
Week 5: Mrs. Hurst-Archbold Elementary School
Week 6: Mrs. Morr-Stryker Elementary School
Week 7: Mrs. Izor-Holgate Elementary School
Week 8: Mrs. Cereghin-Defiance Middle School
Week 9: Mrs. McDonagh-St. Patrick Catholic School
Week 10: Mrs. Essman-Defiance Elementary School
Week 11:Mr. Gilbert-Paulding High School
Week 12:Mr. Manz-Fairview Jr High School
Week 13:Mrs. George-Defiance Elemmentary School
Week 14:Mrs. Martin-Montpelier Elemmentary School
Week 15:Mrs. Roney-Continental Elemmentary School
Week 16:Mrs. Weisgerber-Ayersville Elemmentary School
Week 17:Mr. Barnhart-Leipsic High School
Week 18:Ms. Lewallen-Holgate High School
Week 19:Mrs. Gambler-Defiance Middle School
Week 20:Mrs. Morton-Defiance Middle School
Week 21:Mrs. Wachtman-Tinora Elementary School
Week 22:Mr. Sobecki-Ayersville Middle School
Week 23:Mrs. Martin-Tinora Elementary School
Week 24:Mr. Hunter-Tinora High School
Week 25:Mrs. Florence-Ayersville Middle School
Week 26:Mr. Rodenberger-Defiance Middle School
Week 27:Mr. Manriquez-Defiance Middle School
Week 28:Mr. Coressel-Defiance Senior High School
Week 29:Mrs. Karnes-Defiance Middle School
Week 30:Mr. Wunderle-Paulding Middle School
Week 31:Mr. Tipton-Tinora Elementary School
Week 32:Mrs. Kelly-Fairview Elementary School
Week 33:Mr. Wahl-Defiance Senior High School
Week 34:Mrs. Grisez-Archbold High School
Week 35:Mrs. Drown-Edgerton Elementary School
Week 36:Ms. Stoops-Bryan Elementary School
Week 37:Mrs. Gray-Holgate High School
Week 38:Mrs. Dickmen-Ottawa Elementary School
Week 39:Mrs. Martin-Defiance High School
Week 40:Mr. Flory-Ayersville High School
Week 41:Miss. Vitek-Montpelier Elementary School
Week 42:Mr. Strata-Ayersville High School
Week 43:Mrs. Arthur-Bryan High School
Week 44:Mr. Gasser-Kalida High School
Week 45:Mrs. Lamming-Ayersville High School
Week 46:Mr. Rohrs-Holgate High School
Week 47:Mr. Clark-Tinora High School
Week 48:Mr. Lakes-Bryan High School
Week 49:Mr. Wilson-Montpelier High School
Week 50:Mrs. Grim-Holgate High School
Week 51:Ms. Bostelman-West Unity High School
Week 52:Ms. Lamm-Ayersville High School
Week 53:Mrs. Hurtig-Edon High School

Back to School Booster: Boost Skills Now, Beat Stress Later!

Back to School BoosterNow is the perfect time for Sylvan's Back to School Booster. Start the school year strong with the expert help your child needs to complete math homework assignments independently and prepare for tests and quizzes with confidence. We’ll also teach key study skills including organization, time management, note-taking and more!

Give math and study skills a boost now and make a difference that will last all year long!

Our six-week program includes:

  • Unlimited math homework support
  • Critical study skills instruction including organization and time management
  • Collaboration with in-school math teacher to ensure success in the classroom
Price: $1,200

Start Your Back to School Booster Program Today!

Ottawa and Bryan Local Phone Numbers

Ottawa and Bryan tutoring available by appointment. Call us with our convenient Ottawa phone number at 419-615-4172 or in Bryan at 419-636-7800.

ACT Prep Course

Test Date - ACT Prep Start Date

December 11, 2010 - Week of November 1
February 12, 2011 - Week of January 3
April 9, 2011 - Week of March 1
June 11, 2011 - Week of May 2
September 10, 2011- Week of August 1
October 22, 2011-Week of September 12
December 10, 2011-Week of November 1
Febuary 11, 2012-Week of January 2
April 14, 2012-Week of March 5
June 9, 2012-Week of March 30

Teacher of the Week Form

Nominate your teacher for Teacher of the Week!

Teacher of the Week Form(48.5 KB)

Dr. Rick Blog Launches!

Do you want expert advice on educational topics? Check out www.DrRickBlog.com. This is a free resource for parents, students, educators and journalists. The blog features weekly topics about the latest issues in education, as Dr. Rick Bavaria shares his thoughts, advice, and creative ideas.

Dr. Rick Bavaria has nearly 40 years of experience in education, including his current position as senior vice president at Sylvan Learning.

Sylvan Learning Center Offers Free Tutoring Through the Federal NCLB Act.

Sylvan Learning Center is offering free tutoring to eligible students in our area who are struggling in school under the provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Sylvan Learning Center will be providing these services during the school year. To receive free tutoring services, children must attend a public school that has been designated by the state as needing improvement and they must meet income requirements. Children who receive free or reduced-price lunches usually meet the income requirements for free tutoring.



Eligible families should receive a notice from the school district informing them of the sign-up process. Parents then choose a tutoring service, such as Sylvan Learning Center, listed on the application. Please call our center to see if your school and child qualify.

Sylvan Seminar Series

If you have a group that would be interested in hosting any of our seminars, we can hold these outside our center and schedule a date that works with your group. Please contact Jami Sullivan at 419-782-8100 to set up a seminar. We have many more seminars available to choose from!

Ohio Autism Scholarship Program

The Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) gives the parents of children with autism who qualify for a scholarship the choice to send the child to a special education program other than the one operated by the school district of residence to receive the services outlined in the child's individualized education program (IEP). Section 3310.41 of the Revised Code establishes the Autism Scholarship Program and requires the Ohio Department of Education to adopt rules prescribing procedures to implement the program.

The Ohio Autism Scholarship:
*Allows you to send your child to a private school or service provider.
*Provides scholarship funding up to $20,000 annually.
*Pays for tuition to cover the services outlined in the child's IEP.
*Requires service providers to be approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
*Empowers you, the parent, to guide your child's education.