Kider, Hussein (PhD)Belachew, Abebaw2019-03-142023-11-052019-03-142023-11-052018-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/16764The purpose of the study was to assess the Practices and Problems of School improvement Programme for implementation in Gambella of Majng Zone. Methodologically descriptive survey design and mixed research method was employed. Quantitative and qualitative data was used. The study was conducted in 4 secondary schools of the 2 woreda. From each sampled schools, teachers are selected in simple random sampling whereas principals, vice principals, supervisors, School Improvement Committee, Woreda Education heads, PTA members and zone educational head was selected in purposive sampling technique. For this study data collection Instruments included questionnaires, interview, and observation check list and document review. 113 respondents are participated in the study, from these 78 copies including close-ended and open- ended questionnaires are distributed for teachers, supervisors, vice principals and principals and the data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed using statistical tools such as frequency count, percentages, weighted mean score and ANOVA test values. Additionally the qualitative data obtained through interviews, FGD and observation were analyzed qualitatively to substantiate the result of quantitative analysis. The finding indicated that low collaborative planning of school improvement. Shortage of allocating budget for the implementation of SIP, absences of school teaching facilities like; laboratory with equipment and chemicals, computer center, plasma, shortage of qualified teachers in each class level and subject area. However to alleviate the problems and to improve quality of education it was suggested that WEO should allocate adequate budget and schools should design income generating mechanism, fulfill school facilities, making active participation of stakeholders on planning\and to practices SIP, making monitoring and evaluation on school improvement program implementationenProblems of SchoolThesis