Homeschooling in New York City on The Rise

In the past few years, there has been a sharp rise of homeschooling in NYC. In a city facing overcrowded public and private schools, a practice that was once controversial has become an accepted and productive way of educating a child.

There are plenty of benefits for homeschooling in NYC, among them:

·         Improved Grades and Test Scores. A 2008 study by the National Home Education Research Institute polled 11,739 homeschooled students and determind that their standardized achievement test scores averaged 37 points higher than public school students.

·         Better Teacher-Student Interaction. In 2011, the NYC public school system averaged class sizes of 23.7 students. With their attention divided by so many others, even the best teachers have a difficult time giving each student the guidance s/he may require.

·         A Tailored Education. Public school teachers simply can't change a classroom's curriculum to suit only one student's needs. However, homeschooling affords each student the opportunity to have a course of study geared toward his/her individual strengths.

After more than a decade of firsthand experience, Big Apple Tutoring has come to play a pivotal role for homeschooling in NYC. With our staff of highly qualified tutors and teachers who have impeccable resumes, referrals, and recommendations, Big Apple Tutoring can help with all your homeschooling needs.

The homeschooling tutoring services we offer include:

• Tailoring lessons to your child’s specific educational needs
• Convenient, one-on-one private academic tutoring in your home.
• Flexible scheduling, depending on whether you need tutoring once a week or every day.
• Working as liaison between you and the NY Department of Education Homeschool Division
• Directing you to the best accredited curriculum
• Providing you with the finest tutors in NYC
• Collecting all records and paperwork for when your child enters public or private school
• Taking on the responsibilities of filing compliance, IHIP, and annual assessment with NY Dept of Education
• Helping you create the best homeschooling experience possible

Whether you want to schedule a regular weekly tutoring session or employ a full-time homeschool teacher, Big Apple Tutoring can help you with your homeschooling program. Contact us today to find out more about homeschooling in NYC.