Up to grade three, children are learning to read; from grade four forward, children are reading to learn. At any time during these years a gap occurs in the reading foundation, it can make learning of any type, including remedial difficult, if not impossible. Our goal is to make a life–long learner of all children, which is why Sylvan's reading tutors offer well–balanced, research–based and personalized programs for students at all levels including:

Sylvan bases all of its reading programs on solid and scientific research, educational industry best practices and common sense. Our reading tutors use a formula based on age, grade and student to create an individualized approach that fosters reading independence and confidence. All of the components of Sylvan's reading program lead to the ultimate goal of getting students to understand what an author has written.
Sylvan's delivers reading programs consistent with the findings of the National Reading Panel, which serves as the driving force behind Sylvan's reading curriculum. These are the five tenets of Sylvan's reading instruction:

Sylvan's reading tutors are trained and certified teachers who are delighted to help your child find, restore or strengthen their reading skills. We use a diagnostic–prescriptive approach that includes a series of tests called the Sylvan Skills Assessment®. The results of these unique tests will assure your child receives precise instruction from our reading tutors to achieve their exact reading goals.
Sylvan teaches students of all grades, ages and abilities to find meaning in what they read, as well as sharpen both their verbal and listening skills.  Help your child become more confident and enthusiastic about reading by enrolling him/her with a Sylvan reading tutor today!