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The transfer of authority to manage secondary education from the district/city government to the provincial government is considered to have implications in achieving the minimum education qualification target for teachers. Especially in order to face the challenges of improving the quality of human resources in the era of the ASEAN economic community. The title of this research is Improvement of Teacher Educations Qualification in Facing the Asean Economic Community Era by Kerinci Regency Eduction Office. The purpose of this study is to describe the management of the improvement program for Elementary School and Junior High School teacher education qualifications by the Kerinci Regency Education Office. This study uses the management theory of Luther Gullick with descriptive qualitative research type. Primary dan secondary data obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and study documentation. Informants were determined by purposive sampling. The results of this study indicate that the program management of the improve of teacher education qualification by the Kerinci Regency Education Office has not been implemented properly and is experiencing obstacles. These constraints such as the limited authority of the Education Office in budgeting and human resources, The teacher's personal barriers to futher study, and coordination with related parties have not been maximized. Therefore, it is necessary to improve regulations and the appropriateness of allocations and human resources and increase collaboration with stakeholders.