Sylvan Named on CBS-Pittsburgh "Best of ..." List

On September 30, 2011, Sylvan was named on the CBS-Pittsburgh Best of Tutoring Resources List.  This is what they had to say...

Best Tutoring Resources In Pittsburgh

Whether your child is getting ready for the SATs or needs some extra help with reading, writing or ‘rithmetic, the Pittsburgh area has a number of first-rate tutoring resources.

By Christine Mouser 

Sylvan Learning Center

Best Study Skill Service: For some lucky students, study skills and organization come naturally. For many others, this isn’t always the case. For fourth and fifth graders looking to improve their study skills, Sylvan Learning Center has a great program designed to do just that. The program focuses on organization (organizing binders), time management (utilizing study time and setting goals), note-taking (listening skills, managing information, basic note-taking), reading and studying (how to use notes and textbooks to study) and test-taking strategies (how to approach test questions and preventing test-related stress and anxiety). Developing these skills at an early age will only pay dividends in the more challenging years ahead. Call Sylvan for pricing information, or visit their website for more tutoring services.

Hutchinson Elementary School Receive Sylvan Eddy Award

Sylvan Learning Center in Greensburg presented a Sylvan EDDY award to Ms. Molly McMaster, 4th grade teacher at Hutchinson Elementary School in the Greensburg Salem School District on November 16, 2011 at the weekly faculty meeting. Ms. McMaster was chosen by the principal, Mrs. Lisa Hauswirth, and the award was presented by Sylvan Learning Center Director Terri Trathowen.

The Sylvan EDDY award is part of a community outreach program called Sylvan Gives Back. It recognizes teachers for innovative teaching strategies and provides some necessary resources for the implementation of these strategies. Ms. McMaster is supplementing her classroom literacy program with additional books and listening equipment for her class to use to promote a love of reading. She will use the $100.00 grant that she received as an award recipient to purchase these items.
 
Congratulations to Ms. McMaster and Hutchinson Elementary for their work to promote literacy with their students!

Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?

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• Restricted careers

This 21-question Algebra Readiness Check-Up will help your student determine if they are ready for Algebra. Their personalized Algebra Fitness Breakdown will highlight their strengths, areas that require focus, and provide online resources to help them get in tip-top shape for algebra!

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Sylvan Gives Back!

We know that inspiring students to reach their full potential requires a team.  That's why Sylvan Learning has been an enthusiastic participant in school and classroom partnerships.  Through Sylvan Learning's Give Back Initiatives, we are bringing our extensive resources, knowledge and passion for education directly to your students (at school and home) with an array of awards, grants and customizable programs. As allies in education, together we can inspire learning, increase confidence, and improve academic outcomes for children.

Sylvan Eddy:
Schools K-12
Educational Excellence Award - Sylvan Learning understands that the time and resources needed to support innovative learning strategies are not always readily available.  The Sylvan EDDY awards are monetary prizes designed specifically to encourage educators to take risks and be creative in their approaches to teaching.

Adopt-a-Classroom Grant:
Schools K-6
Let us adopt a lucky K-6 classroom in your school.  In collaboration with the classroom teacher, Sylvan will work to customize a program designed to enhance the classroom experience.  We'll bring our knowledge, expertise, and passion, along with supplies, prizes and pizza parties.

Contact us today!
To learn more about any of these programs or to learn how we can partner with your school or organization contact us today --  888-YES-SYLVAN  (888-937-7958)