STRATEGI DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN SE-KECAMATAN SEDAYU KABUPATEN BANTUL

This study aims to describe: (1) strategies to improve the quality of education in Vocational High School (VHS) at Sedayu sub-district, (2) factors that influence in improving the quality of education in Vocational High School (VHS) at Sedayu sub-district This research used descriptive qualitative approaches. The subjects of this research are principal, teacher, head of administration, school committee, and students. This research was conducted at SMK Darma Bhakti Sedayu, SMK Santo Paulus 1 Sedayu, and SMK Negeri 1 Sedayu. Techniques of data collection by interview, observation, and documentation. The validity of the data by triangulation of sources and techniques. Techniques of data analysis use an interactive model by Miles and Hubberman. The result of the research. 1) Strategy to improve the quality of education in VHS at Sedayu sub-district are (a) empower the potential of learners, (b) optimize the MGMP, (c) improve the professionalism of teachers, (d) cooperate with parents, committees, and society, (e) improve academic and non academic achievement, and (f) implementation of character education. 2) Factors that influence in improving the quality of education in VHS at Sedayu sub-district are: (a) headmaster leadership, (b) educators and education personnel, (c) student’s, (d) curriculum, (e) finance, (f) facilities and infrastructure, and (g) school environment’s