Celebrating Success in Reading!

Joshua fell behind in school when reading became integrated in all of his academic subjects in the second grade. He excelled after attending Sylvan’s Beginning Reading program, and within months, he graduated into Sylvan’s Academic Reading program,” says Alicia. “Sylvan helped my son have fun and enjoy learning when he was at his most discouraged point. Before attending Sylvan, Joshua acted out and refused to do his work in class in order to deflect attention from the fact that he was having trouble reading and could not keep up with his classmates. Now, Joshua is more confident and proactively reads by himself. He even asks us to buy him books at the school book fair.

- Alicia, mother of a 4th grader

Mariah

Last October when our family first committed our time and money to Sylvan it was a very stressful time for Mariah with her schoolwork and her homework. Her potential was there, but her desire was always faulty because she lacked confidence. There were many times I myself lacked the right words or technique to help her, but the Sylvan family stepped. She was nurtured and shown that there was a desire to learn within herself, and it was more powerful than any fear she may have had. You don't know how great a feeling it is for Mariah to come home and start her homework without hesitation. It's also great as a parent to watch her start her assignments without having to step in. She has blossomed into this strong, confident young girl who faces challenges and opportunities with a willingness that she is in charge and can handle the task. Over the past few months since she began at Sylvan, Mariah has worked really hard to set high standards for herself. Because of her hard work she has achieved the status of Honor Roll. I would like to say that her experience at Sylvan has shown her that all things are possible with the right mental attitude. Mariah will finish her last year of elementary school as a 6th grader with more A's on her report card than she has ever had at one time. This experience at Sylvan has put Mariah on the road to success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my family's heart!

- 6th Grade Mom

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We have a friend in Sylvan!

My son is a smart kid but had significant gaps in his learning. At age 14 and in the 9th grade he was tested at a 5th grade level in both reading and math. Sylvan predicted it would take him 156-182 hours in reading and another 71-102 in math just to catch up. Working with your teachers and staff he was able to complete his reading program in 72 hours and exceeded his math program by a full year in only 36 hours! I can't help being tearful as I write this. Sylvan has been the positive aspect in his learning that he could not receive anywhere else. The staff at Sylvan Learning Center of Denver are wonderful people that we are blessed to now know as friends; please extend the greatest honor Sylvan has to offer to these wonderful people they are invaluable to the Sylvan name.

- A Sylvan Mom.