This research study explored the implementation of School Learning Improvement Plans (SLIP) in one of the highlands districts of Papua New Guinea. A SLIP provides an implementation framework for promoting excellence in students learning and school performance. The rationale for the study was to identify strengths and weaknesses from the viewpoints of people involved in SLIP at the school level. Using mixed methods, data were obtained from selected primary school head teachers, senior teachers and assistant teachers. The study found that SLIPs were a highly effective strategy to get collaboration among stakeholders to plan for school improvement. Benefits to schools were seen to be provision of teaching and learning materials, focus on improved student learning, professional development for staff, infrastructure maintenance, good parent and community support and financial reporting. Responses varied in regard to the extent to which strategies were effective. Effective leadership was seen to be the key to success.

Abstract
 Introduction
 Raising the issue
 Research issues
 Theoretical viewpoint
 Research Method
 Results
  Teacher participants
  Professional support
  Years of involvement
  Understanding
  Adequate training
  Length of training
  School improvement
  SLIP strategies
  SLIP committees
  Stakeholders
  TFFE Funds
  Internal reviews
  SLIP execution
  Staff performance
  Staff appointments
  Teacher efficiency
  SLIP implementation
  Teacher suggestions
 Conclusion and Implications
 References

• Francis Alua