It is important to extend the learning environment from the school to the home, in collaboration with parents and guardians.
Electronic mail is one way for teachers and parents to connect.
When well used, e-mail is an excellent way to address scheduling problems that exist on both sides, as teachers and parents try to reach one another. Expensive home computers are not the only option. The familiar telephone, with the addition of voicemail systems, can also be a powerful tool to improve home-school connections. Inquire about using local cable television channels to post homework assignments, school announcements, and other information. As home computers become more prevalent throughout the U.S., online homework help and tutoring services have great potential for providing academic support to students at home.