Friday, May 13, 2011

Education Edge: Summer Reading

Summer is a great time to engage children in reading for fun, and reading the books they want to read instead of what is assigned. Sylvan Director, Crystal Cotti, meets with MyFoxAustin Good Day to speak about the importance of summer reading, and ways for parents to get their child involved in summer reading activities. 

Read more: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/Education-Edge%3A-Summer-Reading-20110509-ktbcgd#ixzz1MFdiIzlK








Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Special Offer for a Free Math or Reading Check Up!

We are promoting a special offer at our North Austin Sylvan Learning Center only during the month of May. To celebrate our grand opening at  Lakeline Plaza, we are offering a FREE math OR reading check up for all school age children during the month of May. All parents have to do is call 512-336-1818 to schedule the check up. Math and Reading Check Ups are academic screenings that reveal a child's academic strengths and weaknesses in a particular subject. Parents can also email northaustin@austinsylvan.com. The address of our new North Austin location is 11066 Pecan Park Blvd. next to the Toys R Us.


Here are the details of the event:
What: Free Math or Reading Check Up from Sylvan Learning of Austin
When: The entire month of May
Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
Who: For any school-age child
Why: To see what your child learned this school year and find out how to avoid summer learning loss
Where: New North Austin Sylvan Learning Center
Lakeline Plaza
11066 Pecan Park Blvd.
Suite 207
How to schedule: Call 512-336-1818 or email northaustin@austinsylvan.com



Education Edge: Budget Cuts

Public education supporters are getting some encouraging news from the Texas Capitol. Sylvan Director, Crystal Cotti, talks to MyFoxAustin Good Day about the differing budget cuts proposed by the Texas House and the Texas Senate, which have the potential to cause a special legislative session.

Read more: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/Education-Edge%3A-Budget-Cuts-20110422-ktbcgd#ixzz1Kpnvhm8f




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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Education Edge: Preparing for College

Director of Sylvan Learning Centers of Austin, Crystal Cotti, spoke to myFOXaustin about the increasingly competitive process of getting into college. This video features tips for students and their parents as they navigate the college prep process

Read more: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/good_day/Education-Edge%3A-Preparing-for-College-20110411-ktbcgd#ixzz1JY9YhRG8


Welcome to Sylvan Learning Centers of Austin's New Blog


         For more than 30 years, Sylvan has helped more than two million students learn to read, write, calculate and organize themselves to reach their potential inside and outside of the classroom. More importantly, Sylvan has helped children develop a love of learning and a confidence that they carry throughout their lives.
        Sylvan Learning of Austin helps students reach their full academic potential with personalized learning plans, highly effective teachers and individualized instruction. We offer  K-12 tutoring programs in reading, math, writing, study skills and test preparation. Our goal is to give students the skills and confidence they need to succeed inside the classroom and out. 
         The purpose of our new blog is to give students and parents of students news about Sylvan and updates on new promotions. We encourage Sylvan parents, students, and alumni to follow our blog and learn about what Sylvan Learning Centers of Austin has to offer.