The document outlines a 6-step planning and assessment cycle for creating program and service plans. The steps include: 1) establishing a clear mission and outcomes, 2) designing programs and services to deliver outcomes, 3) identifying assessment methods, 4) implementing programs and services, 5) assessing outcomes, and 6) evaluating results and using feedback to improve future plans and advance student learning. Reflective practice is important to continuously evaluate and improve plans through this cycle.