Which term is the framework for improving processes by planning, doing, checking, and acting?

• A. PDCA
• B. Co-teaching
• C. FERPA
• D. IDEA Part A

Answer: (A)

PDCA is a repeatable method for improving processes by moving through four stages: plan, do, check, and act. You start by planning — identifying the problem, setting clear objectives, and designing a change. Then you implement the change (do), often on a small scale to test its impact. Next comes checking — measuring outcomes to see whether the results match your plan and identifying what worked or didn’t. Finally, you act — if the change was successful, you standardize it; if not, you adjust and begin the cycle again. This continual loop helps teams build better processes over time through disciplined experimentation and learning. The other terms refer to different concepts: co-teaching is an instructional approach, FERPA is a student privacy law, and IDEA Part A relates to disability education funding and organization.