INDONESIA:
Penelitian ini dilaksanakan berdasarkan temuan masih adanya peserta didik di SD Negeri 5 Tempilang yang mengalami hambatan dalam kemampuan membaca. Permasalahan tersebut dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, antara lain rendahnya budaya literasi, perbedaan kesiapan belajar peserta didik, serta kondisi lingkungan yang kurang mendukung perkembangan kemampuan membaca. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan inovasi manajemen kepala sekolah yang tidak hanya berfokus pada peningkatan literasi membaca, tetapi juga mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) sebagai dasar pembentukan karakter, pembiasaan membaca, dan penguatan budaya literasi di lingkungan sekolah.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk inovasi manajemen kepala sekolah berbasis Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam mengatasi kesulitan membaca siswa di SD Negeri 5 Tempilang, menganalisis dampak penerapan inovasi tersebut terhadap peningkatan kemampuan membaca peserta didik, serta mengevaluasi pelaksanaan program yang telah dijalankan. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus.Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan kepala sekolah, guru, dan pihak-pihak terkait. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan untuk memperoleh gambaran yang utuh mengenai implementasi inovasi manajemen kepala sekolah dalam penanggulangan kesulitan membaca.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa inovasi manajemen kepala sekolah berbasis Pendidikan Agama Islam diwujudkan melalui perencanaan program literasi yang terintegrasi dengan nilai-nilai keislaman, pelaksanaan kegiatan literasi religius, pembiasaan membaca Al-Qur’an dan bahan bacaan bernuansa Islam, penguatan budaya membaca melalui keteladanan dan pembiasaan, serta kerja sama antara sekolah, orang tua, dan masyarakat. Selain itu, kepala sekolah melakukan supervisi, pendampingan guru, penyediaan sarana literasi, serta evaluasi berkala guna memastikan keberhasilan program. Penerapan inovasi tersebut terbukti memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap peningkatan kemampuan membaca, motivasi belajar, kedisiplinan, serta pembentukan karakter religius siswa.
Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa inovasi manajemen kepala sekolah berbasis Pendidikan Agama Islam merupakan strategi yang efektif dalam mengatasi kesulitan membaca peserta didik. Integrasi antara fungsi manajerial, proses pembelajaran, dan nilai-nilai keagamaan mampu mendukung peningkatan kemampuan literasi sekaligus membentuk karakter peserta didik yang berakhlak mulia.
Kata Kunci: Inovasi Manajemen Kepala Sekolah, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Literasi, Kesulitan Membaca, Sekolah Dasar.

ENGLISH:

This research was initiated by the identification of persistent reading difficulties experienced by several students at SD Negeri 5 Tempilang. These challenges stem from various contributing factors, including limited literacy awareness, disparities in students’ learning preparedness, and environmental conditions that do not adequately support the development of reading competencies. In response to these issues, innovative leadership and management strategies from the school principal are essential, not only to enhance students’ literacy skills but also to integrate the values of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) as a foundation for character development, reading habituation, and the cultivation of a sustainable literacy culture within the school community.

The study aims to explore the implementation of principal management innovations grounded in Islamic Religious Education for overcoming students’ reading difficulties, examine their influence on students’ reading achievement, and assess the effectiveness of the programs implemented. A qualitative case study approach was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, and other relevant stakeholders. The data were subsequently analyzed through a systematic process of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to provide a comprehensive description of the management innovations implemented in the school.

The findings indicate that principal management innovation based on Islamic Religious Education is manifested through the development of literacy programs integrated with Islamic values, the implementation of religious literacy activities, the regular practice of reading the Qur’an and Islamic literature, the reinforcement of reading habits through exemplary behavior and daily routines, and the establishment of collaborative partnerships among schools, families, and the wider community. Furthermore, the principal strengthens program implementation through academic supervision, teacher guidance, the provision of literacy-supporting facilities, and continuous evaluation. These initiatives have contributed significantly to enhancing students’ reading proficiency, learning motivation, discipline, and religious character formation.
The study concludes that principal management innovation rooted in Islamic Religious Education serves as an effective approach to addressing reading difficulties among elementary school students. The integration of managerial practices, instructional processes, and Islamic values not only promotes literacy development but also fosters the formation of morally responsible and well-rounded learners.

Keywords: Principal Management Innovation, Islamic Religious Education, Reading Literacy, Reading Difficulties, Elementary Education.