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How do you know where to turn for tutoring services?

Use this checklist when considering tutoring services for your child.

It's always a good idea for parents to talk to teachers and counselors at school. As professional educators, they'll have a good idea of the tutoring services available - and what works.

Beyond that, there are several key points for parents to consider: customization, experience, certification, communication, convenience and guaranteed results.

Your child's education is important, so take the time to ask plenty of questions before making a choice:

Is your child's tutor...

• Highly trained and qualified in all subjects?
• A kind, caring educator dedicated to your child's success?
• Backed with 25+ years of success helping millions of children?

Does your child's tutor offer...

• Flexible scheduling?
• The convenience of in-center or live, online tutoring?
• Formal progress reports at regular intervals to show progress?
• A fun, warm and caring educational environment?
• Proven strategies for learning?
• Instruction personalized to your child's unique needs?
• Vision and hearing screening?
• Flexible financing and payment methods?

Can your child's tutor...

• Provide a personalized assessment before beginning instruction?
• Identify the exact skill gaps that need to be strengthened?
• Offer courses for school credit?
• Keep your child motivated and engaged throughout the entire tutoring program?
• Teach organization, time management, note- and test-taking?
• Give your child confidence that goes beyond the classroom?
• Guarantee your child's progress?
  

Only Sylvan can answer "yes" to all of the above. Call 1-888-EDUCATE now.

Contact your local Sylvan for program availability.