Kemampuan Manajerial Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Di Smk Negeri 1 Lhoksukon, Kabupaten Aceh Utara

: Managerial competence of principal can improve the performance of teachers in order to improve the quality of education. The purpose of this study was to determine the program planning, implementation and follow-up of managerial competence of principal in State Vocational High School 1 of Lhoksukon in Aceh Utara Regency. This study used a qualitative approach and descriptive method. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview and documentation study. The subjects of this study were principal, vice principal, teachers, school committee and school treasurer. The results of this study showed that: (1) Program planning of managerial competence of the principal was developing programs to improve teacher performance. (2) The program was implemented by improving teacher performance through provision of awards, opportunities, challenges, empowerment and high responsibility development. (3) The follow-up of the program was the establishment of open and democratic communication between the principal and the school personnel