GIDEY KIDANE2025-06-272020-05-25https://repository.mu.edu.et/handle/123456789/73910.82589/muir-65110.82589/muir-65110.82589/muir-651The purpose of this study was to assess the investigation of the teachers' perceptions and practices regarding the CPD program in Secondary Schools of Central Zone of the Tigray by engaging a progressive descriptive mixed research design in collecting qualitative and quantitative data in order to overcome the weakness in using one process and to achieve a complete understanding of teacher CPD programs positive the provision of knowledge teaching skills. Quantitative data was collected through closed-ended questions given to the Secondary Schools teachers and learners. These groups of samples were selected using purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques.114 teachers from 4 woredas and 5 secondary schools select Simple random sampling technique was employed .While purposive sampling was employed to select 5 principals, 6 vice principals, 12 CPD coordinators, 5 Woredas Education Office TDP coordinators and 6 supervisors. The data collected through questionnaire were self-administered and analyzed using frequency and percentage, through tabulation and arrangement. The major findings of the study were: majority of the respondents teachers perceived CPD program negatively; there were no stakeholders support and follow up activities on the CPD program; and the CPD program was delayed by many discouraging factors. The findings of the study concluded as CPD program was not implemented successfully due to the negative perceptions of teachers, the lack of stakeholders support and follow up activities and many more affecting factors. On the basis of these major findings and conclusion the following recommendations were made: to implement the CPD program effectively the stakeholders should reduce the work load of teachers; conducive (encouraging) environment for training; apply licensing, re-licensing, certification and career level for teachers, and so on. In addition to this, identify CPD priorities clearly design systematic support, follow up and evaluation strategies continuously; allocate the necessary budget.enThesis