This study aims to 1) Know the leadership of the principal in SD Muh Karangkajen, 2) Know the school climate in SD Muh Karangkajen, 3) Knowing the school’sautonomy in SD Muh Karangkajen.This type of research is qualitative description. Primary data obtained through interview, literature study, documentation and observation about the implementation of school based management (SBM) in SD Muh Karangkajen. The informant is determined by purposive sampling method. The object of research is SD Muh Karangkajen and the subject of research is all citizens of the school and community. Data analysis techniques use inductive and comparative methods.The results of the study show that: a) School-based management in Muhammadiyah Karangkajen elementary school has special characteristics such as school leadership in performing the tasks of the principal in SD Muh Karangkajen acting very wise, fair, and visionary; In optimizing the implementation of school culture among them is the cultural cultivation of discipline; The implementation of religious activities on a regular basis, the implementation of Active, Creative, Effective, and Enjoyable learning (ACEEL); School efforts in implementing school autonomy include the management of educators, student management, curriculum management. b) School Based Management in Muh Karangkajen Primary School can build teacher competency standard, curriculum development through active, creative, and fun learning. c) Implementation of school-based management in SD Muhammadiyah Karangkajen is a step school managers in building independence in several areas, namely the field of procurement of educational personnel, development of school curriculum.
 Keywords: Implementation, School Based Management, Independent School
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