摘要：This study aimed to evaluate the program of improving teacher qualifications, especially those implemented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the madrasah teachers, and to assess whether the program has given the expected impact. The study was conducted by using descriptive evaluative method. The research was conducted in South Sumatra province. The respondents were all madrasah teachers who became the first group participants in that program. Data collection techniques used were questionnaire and interview, data analysis techniques used are of quantitative analysis. The results showed that the program for improving teacher qualifications had been running largely as planned. However, when viewed one by one, specifically on the implementation process there are still many things that are not completely as planned. Moderate impact felt by the teachers can be seen at improving teaching competencies, improving careers, as well as improving the welfare, but still less on the possibility of applying materials obtained from lecturing.Keywords: madrasah teachers, the program for improving teacher qualifications
