March Newsletter

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Dr. Rick's Blog

Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., has forty years of education experience, in both the public and private sectors, including more than a decade with Sylvan Learning.

He began his professional career with the Baltimore County, Maryland, Public Schools as a high school English teacher. Before joining Sylvan, he was Assistant Superintendent for the school system's department of curriculum and instruction, overseeing the development of all instructional programs for the 25th largest public school system in the U.S. He holds a Master of Liberal Arts degree and a doctorate in English Curriculum and Instruction, and is an associate of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. He is also the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from CITA/AdvancED, the umbrella organization of regional, national, and international academic accreditors.

Read Dr. Rick's blog for up-to-date tips on homework, back-to-school, test prep, report cards, SAT/ACT prep, writing and more!

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Book Adventure

Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8, with sections dedicated to teachers and parents. Children can log on at any place with high-speed Internet access, to test their reading comprehension skills and win fun prizes. They create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read off-line, and earn points and prizes for their reading accomplishments.
You can find them at bookadventure.com.

Visit Book Adventure and start earning!

Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?

Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success. Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-Up!

Weak algebra skills can lead to:

• Lower ACT/SAT^® scores
• Limited access to colleges and universities
• 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!

Register today: www.Fit4Algebra.org

Introducing SylvanMathPrep.com: Sylvan’s New Online Homework Support Service

Finish your homework faster and easier! With SylvanMathPrep.com, you’ll see short videos, corresponding to the exact pages and concepts in your textbook, that explain the math lessons you’re studying.

SylvanMathPrep.com presents math problems in a new way, shows you the work so you can see how to do it, and provides practice problems (with the answers!), so you can master the concepts in no time!

To get started, visit SylvanMathPrep.com to sign up – a FREE trial is available! Select your textbook and page number and the video will explain exactly what you need to know.

Getting ready for the SAT or ACT? SylvanMathPrep.com can help you study for the math portions of these tests as well. Sign Up Today!

Sylvan Learning Products Win National Parenting Publications Award

Sylvan Learning Products, which are books and kits recently released by Random House, are a 2009 Honors National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) winner!

The books, which cover language arts topics like reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary for kindergarten through 5th grade, are based on Sylvan’s proven system and engaging, age-appropriate curriculum. For more information, visit SylvanLearningBookstore.com.

The NAPPA Honors are a program sponsored by Dominion Parenting Media and promoted in association with parenting publishers across the United States.

Advanced Reading Skills Seminar

Sylvan's advanced reading program can help students in grades 7 - 12 reduce study time, succeed in school and score higher on college entrance exams. Our reading experts are available to tailor a personalized plan for your teenager that will: 

• Identify and eliminate poor reading habits
• Increase reading speed, comprehension, and recall
• Develop a strategy for attacking longer texts
• And much more…

The seminar will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays July 10th through 26th from 6-8pm. (Class dates are July 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th).

Cost of the seminar is $499 for current and returning students and $549 for new students. Fee includes workbook and materials.

Call 623-0808 for more information or to register today! Spaces are limited.