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KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 5 > Activity 2 > Task 4: Implement a Quality Assurance Process

Guideline:

Dr. W. Edwards Deming, a noted thinker and proponent of quality, spoke of a system comprised of seven parts: aim, customers, suppliers, input, process, output, and quality measurement. In his view, if any one piece was missing, then the result was simply a collection of pieces and not a system. Embracing a systems approach enables the school improvement team to focus its work on those tasks which bring value to the school's improvement efforts.

Practical Tips Continuous Improvement in a Rural School District

Initiating and sustaining continuous improvement within a school district takes time, constant  focus, and consistent leadership. This document offers a perspective from one Indiana rural school district that applied the quality principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming to its improvement efforts.

References A Systems Perspective on Accomplishing Improvement

Accomplishing improvement requires a systems view of the education process within a school and school district. The document offers a perspective on applying quality management systems to accomplishing school improvement initiatives. Additional resources are offered for principals to use with improvement efforts.

References American Society for Quality _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the offical website of The American Society for Quality (ASQ).

References Quality in Education _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the education section of the American Society for Quality's website addressing quality in education from K-16.

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