As we engage in our own PDSA cycles, the resources below can support and deepen our understanding of the process. Through short videos and practical examples, these resources provide additional context for how Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles connect to continuous improvement and how they can be applied as you design, implement, and refine your own change ideas.
PDSAs in everyday life
A short, engaging video that explains PDSA cycles using simple, real-life examples, making the process relatable and easy to understand.
Embracing the Continuous Nature of Continuous Improvement short video
This brief video highlights how PDSAs connect to the broader continuous improvement process in schools and support teams in turning plans into action and learning.
Example/Continuous Improvement Plan leading into PDSA Cycle 1 on page 8 and 9
An example document that illustrates how the PDSA cycle fits within the larger improvement process—from data analysis and identifying a focus area to launching the first test of change aligned to school goals.
Example of an Instructional Core Change idea related to accountable Math Talk in Student Collaborative Problem Solving
A concrete example of a PDSA change idea focused on accountable math talk, including data used to measure impact on student learning.
PLANS Resources: Cycles of Improvement
Chris Jones
Protocol Pundit
