<![CDATA[School improvement planning (SIP) is a key strategy for enhancing educational quality worldwide, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, strategic goal-setting, and continuous monitoring. In the Philippines, SIP is guided by the Department of Education framework, while international practices provided valuable insights into effective planning and monitoring systems. This review synthesized literature on strategic processes, data utilization, goal-setting, and monitoring practices, comparing Philippine and international experiences. An integrative review was conducted using peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and reports retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, Google Scholar, and ProQuest, covering publications from 2010 to 2025. The findings showed that effective SIP relied on systematic planning cycles, SMART goal-setting, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision-making. Data, including student performance, attendance, and school climate, were crucial for informed planning, while continuous monitoring and evaluation supported iterative improvements. Philippine practices aligned with global trends but faced challenges related to resource availability, leadership capacity, and data management systems. Strengthening school data systems, developing leadership capacity, and promoting collaborative planning were recommended. Future research should explore the empirical effectiveness of SIP implementation and conduct comparative studies across educational systems to identify best practices.]]>
