The purpose of this study is to design a model of education that is suitable for the foremost, outlying and underdeveloped areas. Research approach used was the research and development with Borg and Gall model (2003). The method used in this research is descriptive research method using Focus Group Discussion approach with resource persons from various circles ranging from Education Office, Headmaster and Teacher, lecturer of University, cultural public figure, and parents, amounting to 29 people. The location of the research was conducted at schools in three districts of East Lombok-West Nusa Tenggara, Manggari-East Nusa Tenggara, and Hulu Sungai UtaraSouth Kalimantan. The Respondents in this study are education offices, principals, teachers, community leaders in three districts in Indonesia. The results show that the model of education in an authorized, outdoor, and terrible areas with local wisdom that prioritizes local wisdom will be effective by using the principles of ”ASICT” (Assimilated, Supporting, Innovative, Comprehensive, and Technological Used) that will be able to accelerate and improve the achievement of the quality of education and is expected to be an alternative model in the implementation of education in lagging regions.
Keywords: development approach model, local wisdom, model of education, underdeveloped areas