Continuous School Improvement
Keys to Excellence for Your Schools (KEYS) is a comprehensive, research-based, data-driven program for continuous school improvement (CSI). Developed by NEA, it is the product of a 15-year collaborative effort involving educators, school district administrators, parents, and business and community leaders -- everyone with a stake in improving schools.
Use KEYS selectively or in its entirety.
Help is available from your local NEA affiliate.
- Survey school staff and parents: Get a broad perspective.
- Choose what you need: Enhance a plan that is already underway.
- Step-by-step guide: Design an improvement plan from start to finish.
- And much more!
Preview the Survey
Or explore findings at our demo schools after you login using this account information:
Email: demo@keysonline.org
Password: demo
Action Guide
Learn how KEYS can help your school identify strengths, address weaknesses, measure progress, and create a culture of continuous improvement.
Find your school
KEYS is one of the most utilized school improvement processes in the nation. Thousands of students have benefits by the NEA's KEYS program that staff utilized to put themselves on the road to quality and ultimately to improve student achievement.
