While there, they observe the student, meet with the student's teachers, review the IEP goals and KEYS schedule and make adjustments if necessary, and observe the student's environment in order to simulate it at KSB, so that the student will be able to benefit from instruction once he or she returns to the home school. In addition to this, students are integrated with full time students for enrichment classes. Weekly reports from each class indicate skills addressed and progress. These weekly written reports are a major component in KEYS on-going effectiveness in communicating to parents and the LEAs. KEYS staff also work with dorm houseparents to instill the student's goals and to facilitate a healthy transition to dorm life for students participating in the residential program.
Some students also commute daily.
During the conference, KEYS staff discuss what the student worked on and what the student accomplished. The report details the student's progress and offers suggestions for follow up work with the student. Two weeks after the report has been sent, KEYS staff are available for a follow-up visit to the LEA, if requested. They will also assist in IEP development. KEYS students develop a personal vision portfolio.