Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to assess Parent Teacher Student Association, and Kebele Education and Training Board Participation in the Management of Secondary Schools of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia National Regional State. Mixed method research design was conducted. In general, the population size of this study was 421, Regarding the sample size of the respondents, 42 Parent Teacher Student Association, 48 Kebele Education and Training Board members, 6 principals, 100 teachers, 6 vice principals and 3 supervisors were selected using availability and simple random sampling techniques. The data were collected using questionnaire, document review and interview guide. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive survey statistics through statistical package for social science software (SPSS Version 20); and the data obtained through questionnaires were analyzed using statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The instrument's reliability was tested using cronbach alpha reliability coefficient which was 0.987. The study suggest that active involvement of parent teacher student association and kebele education and training board was very crucial. The findings also indicate that Parent Teacher Student Association and Kebele Education and Training Board members not have adequate awareness about their roles and responsibilities. This was because of the fact that no sufficient training and orientation were provided to these bodies. The knowledge and skills of Parent Teacher Student Association, and Kebele Education and Training Board members with respect to their position may influence their participation. In case of conclusion, the contribution of Parent Teacher Student Association, and Kebele Education and Training Board in management function such as preparation and implementation of school strategic and annual plans, decision making, managing discipline and monitoring and evaluation were also low. Finally, the study recommended that Woreda Education Offices, Zone Education Office and Regional Education Bureau should create a program for sharing experiences to Parent Teacher Student Association, and Kebele Education and Training Board and principals to give them a chance to learn from other schools, woredas or zones that have better performance in the participation of the community in the management of schools.
