Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of school improvement
programs in secondary schools of Mirab Badawacho Woreda. To achieve this
objective, a descriptive survey design was employed. All 6 secondary schools in
Mirab Badawacho woreda were selected by using available sampling technique.
They consisted 125 teachers, 6 principals, 12 vice-principals and 6 supervisors.
Teachers were selected through random sampling techniques, principals, vice principals and supervisors were selected using the available sampling techniques.
Questionnaire and interview were used to substantiate the results of the study. Both
primary and secondary sources of data were collected from various sources. Primary
data was collected from principals, secondary school cluster supervisors, woreda
educational focal personnel, school improvement committee members and teachers
who teach in adequate exposure to the implementation of SIP in Mirab Badawacho
woreda secondary schools. The secondary data was collected through document
review, education sector development program, school improvement program
blueprint and implementation manual. The SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the
quantitative data. The qualitative data coded and analyzed in the study under the
respective objectives through thematically. Inadequate skills and knowledge of
educational leaders and management in the implementation of school improvement
program, lack of awareness among stakeholders in implementing school
improvement program, absence of collaboration with stakeholders, inadequate
utilizations of available budget, lack of some learning facilities and lack of
commitment are the factors that affect in implementing school improvement program.
Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that principals, Woreda
Education Offices and other top management bodies have to give sustainable fund
raising to fill the school gaps and closely follow up in order to help and qualify
school leaders
