Brookfield's Sylvan Moves To Online Instruction Amid Coronavirus

Press release from Sylvan Learning, LLC:

April 8 2020

BROOKFIELD, WI — Sylvan Learning of Brookfield, a leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12, has pivoted their business delivery to be exclusively online to continue providing solutions to families in need of educational support during Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“It’s been a difficult time for families, in particular those with school-age children. The families who rely on Sylvan for their children’s supplemental education have had their educational lives turned upside down with the closure of many schools,” said Kathie Van Milligen of Sylvan Learning of Brookfield. “These families are looking for solutions that allow them to continue to learn at home and to also continue to receive the supplemental education they were receiving fromSylvan. We’ve quickly pivoted to online delivery and providing support to families and students to continue learning during this uncertain time.”

Because of its ongoing investment in technology solutions, breadth of content and delivery options (in-center, in-home and online), Sylvan is uniquely positioned to respond to parents needs in these challenging times. In June 2018, the brand launched Sylvan Nation, a free online education portal with educational support tips, worksheets, a teacher resource section and educational videos. Students can also access workbooks online through Random House.Sylvan Learning was able to quickly pivot to live, teacher-led online instruction through its proprietary technology platform SylvanSync, and repurposed its remaining paper-based content to be delivered online. Sylvan Learning of Brookfield also able to offer teacher-led,online small group instruction based on grade and subject (e.g. 3 rd Grade Reading) to support even more parents during this time.

“The Sylvan Learning system is stronger, more nimble and more united than ever. We have ramped up our already strong training in online education, local marketing and technology for our franchise owners and expanded our reach for families and students,” said Sylvan LearningCEO McAuliffe. “We are confident we will exit this situation as a company that has transformed itself to better serve every family’s educational needs in the most convenient way, whether they prefer in-center, in-home or online delivery.”

To learn more about Sylvan’s online education resources, visit www.sylvanlearning.com.

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