Whether a school wants to sustain successes or become more successful, stakeholders need to have a clear picture of current needs and a plan for designing improvements. Characteristics of Successful Schools Surveys are on-line surveys that school improvement leaders can use to collect perceptions data about current strengths and needs. The School Climate Surveys are on-line perceptions surveys for students in grades 3-12. The EnGauge Website links to a needs assessment and planning process for improving education technology.