Principal Leadership in Strengthening Administrative Services for Dapodik Reporting: A Qualitative Study at Sdn 24 Talang Kelapa

Sri Hartati; Yasir Arafah; Yessi Fitriani

doi:10.31851/jmksp.v11i1.21715

Authors

Sri Hartati SD Negeri 2 Talang Kelapa
Yasir Arafah Universitas PGRI Palembang
Yessi Fitriani Universitas PGRI Palembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/jmksp.v11i1.21715

Keywords:

Principal’s Strategy, Administrative, Services, Educational, Management

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the principal’s strategies in improving the administrative services of Data Pokok Pendidikan (Dapodik) reporting at SDN 24 Talang Kelapa, identify the obstacles encountered, and describe the solutions implemented to overcome these obstacles. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of the principal, school operator, administrative staff, and teachers involved in Dapodik management. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the principal’s strategies in improving Dapodik reporting administrative services were implemented through work program planning, strengthening coordination, providing guidance to administrative staff, supervising data reporting, and conducting periodic evaluations of data quality The participants consisted of one principal, one school operator, two administrative staff members, and four teachers selected through purposive sampling. The principal also implemented the utilization of information technology and clear task distribution to enhance the effectiveness of administrative services. This study concludes that the success of Dapodik reporting administrative services is strongly influenced by the principal’s ability to implement adaptive, collaborative, and governance-based leadership strategies. Appropriate strategies can improve data accuracy, administrative service effectiveness, and support the creation of a more organized and accountable educational governance system.

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