Abstract

Conclusion.  The study generated evidence-based inputs to strengthen compliance and performance monitoring in SBM, supporting role-based data access, enhancing implementation fidelity, and promoting consistent, data-driven school management practices.   

Keywords: School‐Based Management, Compliance and Performance Monitoring, Educational Leadership, Governance and Accountability, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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