Quality Management Through School Strategic Planning at SMA N 1 Banyudono

Strategic planning is one of the keys to the effectiveness of educational activities and quality improvement in line with the vision, mission, and objectives of an educational institution. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of strategic plans carried out by schools in improving the quality of education. The research method used was a qualitative approach. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study can be concluded that SMA Negeri 1 Banyudono has implemented strategic planning effectively and structurally, starting from planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement programs through motivational seminars, in-house teacher training, and school roadmaps. The principal formed a special team to be responsible for the quality planning process. Internal and external challenges were successfully identified and overcome with adaptive strategies, thereby supporting the realization of continuous improvement in education quality. With strategic planning that can improve the quality of education, SMA Negeri 1 Banyudono has the potential to become a leading high school that produces quality graduates with a balance between scientific knowledge and Islamic knowledge in line with the vision, mission, and objectives of the institution. It is recommended that the school continue to strengthen the implementation of data-based strategic plans and continuous evaluation, and for future researchers to examine the effectiveness of strategic plans in other schools to expand the findings.