This research aimed to 1) study the present conditions, problems, and needs of teachers development in learning management in self-reliance for students in secondary schools, 2) develop a model for teacher development in learning management in self-reliance for students in secondary schools, and 3) evaluate the results of usage from teachers in learning management in self-reliance for students in secondary schools. Research methodology was based on research and development (R&D) approach by the application of Participatory Action Research (PAR). There were seven processes and stages involved as follows 1) study of the best practice, 2) participatory workshops to create awareness of the participants, 3) solutions and resources to improve teaching and learning of teachers, 4) creating alternative solutions and develop curriculum, 5) developing of analytical thinking skills and synthesis of curriculum in leaning management, 6) linking and transfer of knowledge, skills, attitudes of learning into practices, and 7) evaluation and reflection on the performance of teachers in learning to self-reliance of the student. The results showed that the model for teachers in learning management for self-reliance of students in secondary schools consisted of two main elements as follows 1) the process of participatory learning activities in seven steps, 2) the operation of participatory activities in fourteen sub-activities. The evaluation shown that the level of possibility, appropriateness, and usefulness were in the highest level.