Sylvan learning

Sylvan Learning is a chain of franchised tutoring centers which provide personalized tutoring in readnig,writing, mathematics, skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Since June of 2007, Sylvan has been owned by Edge Acquisition, LLC, which operates a variety of for-profit educational businesses. Sylvan Learning is headquartered in Baltimore,Maryland.

By 1987 Sylvan had slightly over 500 franchises nationwide and went public on the NASDAQ exchange. By the summer of 1987 most of the stock was acquired by KinderCare, Inc. (Montgomery, AL). The company moved its headquarters from suburban Seattle to Alabama at that time.

KinderCare executives by late 1988 had replaced the original Sylvan founding staff.

Sylvan Learning began in Portland, OR in the early 1980's and was founded by former school teacher, W. Berry Fowler. By late 1983, Sylvan was successfully managing multiple franchises in the western USA and moved to suburban Seattle. Julie Davis was responsible for the educational programs started by Fowler. She added more reading programs and math, college prep plus pre-K programs. Claude Rorabaugh (who later was responsible for the development and growth of LaserGrade Computer Testing in the 2000's) was responsible for marketing and franchise center development. Besides profitable center development, he and his team offered tuition financing and actual guarantees of student growth. ("In 3 and a half months your child can gain a full grade level...")Those marketing tools plus endorsements from former Reagan cabinet member, Education Secretary William Bennett, fueled the growth of company in the mid '80's.

Its Services:-

Sylvan Learning offers instruction in the form of remedial help or enrichment for high-achieving students. For students who are experiencing difficulty in school, Sylvan's programs include Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Math Essentials, Advanced Math, Study Skills, and Homework Support. Students who are on track in school may enroll in Sylvan's SAT and ACT prep courses, as well as Advanced Reading, which is a form of speed reading . Starting in 2008, Sylvan Learning Center now offers a College Writing Prep class, matching that with rival Huntington Learning Center.