One Part Of Parenting You’ll Feel Good About Outsourcing

Even before the pandemic, parents were already bending over backwards to juggle work and family, often using sitters or after-school programs to bridge the gap between school days and office hours. And then, all of a sudden, everything shut down and home became school overnight.

Between remote instruction that couldn’t come close to recreating an in-real-life classroom and parents stretched thin trying to stay safe (and employed!) during an unprecedented global health crisis, many children have fallen behind at school in ways that go far beyond grades. The educational disruption caused by the pandemic is affecting their confidence and love of learning, too.

But there’s good news: for over 40 years, Sylvan Learning has helped millions of students and families overcome academic setbacks through personalized tutoring. Here are four reasons there’s never been a better time to outsource homework help to a pro:

1. Parents Don’t Always Know What The Problem Is

So your child’s grades have been slipping and their teachers say they’re struggling to keep up in class. That’s a concern for any parent, but it’s not always easy to identify the root of the academic issue. Parents aren’t in the classroom, might not understand the assignments, and often don’t know what gaps their student has in the material they’re studying, or how to help. It’s hard to fix a problem when you don’t know exactly what’s wrong.

That’s why Sylvan offers its unique Insight Assessment, which takes just 20 to 30 minutes to complete and pinpoints the skills your child needs to build in order to fill the gaps in their learning — and for the months of April and May it’s just $29. On top of that, Sylvan tutors can communicate directly with your child’s teacher to ensure they’re providing the best personalized support to meet classroom goals.

2. Most Parents Aren’t Professional Educators

There’s an old saying that a parent is their child’s first teacher… but that doesn’t mean we’re all good teachers. I mean, I can only speak for myself, but when my son asks me where snow goes when it melts, I have to frantically Google “explain the water cycle.” The tutors at Sylvan Learning each come with their own unique expertise and are also trained in the Sylvan Method™, a proprietary approach to improving children’s skills, grades, and classroom confidence.

You can rest assured that your kid is getting the support and motivation they need to succeed, from someone who really knows what they’re doing. Sylvan students can show up to three times more growth in reading and math scores — but Sylvan Learning isn’t just focused on grades. The program is about building confidence, sparking intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning in kids, all of which will benefit them both in school and later in life.

3. Tutors Meet Your Child Wherever They Are — Academically or Geographically

Whether you have a Kindergartner who’s struggling with letter sounds or a teenager dreading the SATs after falling behind during remote high school, Sylvan Learning has a program designed to meet your family’s unique needs. Its popular Personalized Tutoring program creates a tailored plan for students who need to strengthen foundational skills like reading, writing, and math.

Academic Coaching helps students sharpen skills and tackle tough homework, and Advancement and Test Prep is perfect for teenagers struggling in advanced-level classes or preparing to take standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. The best part is, Sylvan Learning makes access easy for every family by offering tutoring both in-person at one of their more than 750 Sylvan Centers worldwide as well as online.

4. Quality Professional Tutoring Can Fit Into Any Budget

Kids are still struggling in school post-covid, and parents are working hard to make ends meet in the post-covid economy. That’s why Sylvan Learning offers programs for every budget. With flexible monthly options, payment plans, and special offers, you can afford the personalized learning your child needs to succeed in school. In fact, Sylvan Learning is so confident in its methods, they offer a Personalized Tutoring Guarantee so that you know your hard-earned money is getting results.

There’s no cheat sheet for getting kids back on track at school post-pandemic, but Sylvan Learning will take worrying about your child’s academic setbacks off your plate. Get in touch with your local Sylvan Center today to learn more and take advantage of the $29 Insight Assessment promotion.