Strengthening Washington's Public Schools

What makes a quality school? NEA researchers learned that successful schools consistently displayed the same 42 characteristics. The factors for success range from things that require financial resources to those that don't. KEYS is a way to diagnose organizational health, explore remedies, and adopt new ways of dealing with the important decisions that can yield quality teaching and learning. Surveys are administered and scored. The resulting data is used to support local schools in producing the changes that will help students improve their performance. 

KEYS' ultimate goal is to help build quality learning environments where students improve their academic performance, where teachers and education support personnel are able to make good decisions, and where communities are proud of their schools. Learn more about:

• KEYS - An Integrated Approach 
• KEYS Sample Data 
• The Story Behind KEYS
• The KEYS Process
• KEYS Information/Presentation Request Form
• The 42 "KEY Indicators" of a Quality School
• Key Notes  — newsletter to provide information and resources for KEYS buildings, staff and others interested in learning more about the KEYS process. For more information, contact Shirley Jeffrey at 253-765-7073; 800-622-3393, ext 7073; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Basic services include data collection and analysis, report generation, delivery and detailed review of the data results, facilitated goal identification process, and development of an action plan.

Of Interest:

KEYS info at nea.org -- Find out more about the NEA KEYS initiative and how it can help your school.

NEA Teacher Toolkit -- a fully integrated web-based application that helps teachers make curricular decisions and also promotes communication with parents and students.

Special Education Support Center -- Information and resources for families and professionals working together.

The Digital Learning Commons -- resources for students, parents and educators.

ASCD -- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development -- education professionals advocating for the success of each learner.

The KEYS staff welcomes your questions or comments. E-mail -- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it