formation of islamic character through the Student-Led Conference (SLC) program (in Grade 9 SMP Insan Cendekia Madani Boarding School Development Serpong, South Tangerang City)

Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how the Student-Led Conference (SLC) program is applied to grade 9 students at SMP ICM BSD, Ciater Village, Serpong District, and South Tangerang City; the development of islamic character through the SLC program; and analysize the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing the SLC program in these classes and locations. Research methodology: The research methodology is descriptive-qualitative, with data collection techniques through direct research into the field using observation, documentation, interviews with related parties, and triangulation. Results: This thesis proves that the SLC program implementation in grade 9 of SMP ICM BSD with the specified stages can form the Islamic character for students. The SLC program is one of the innovation programs in the context of building the character of students who are independent and responsible. The supporting factors for implementing the SLC program in grade 9 at SMP ICM BSD, Ciater Village, Serpong District, and South Tangerang City are good support from the school, parents, and students. The inhibiting factors are the delay or absence of parents to attend school according to the schedule and time specified. Parents need help understanding the material presented by students during SLC. For teachers at school, many programs must be completed almost simultaneously.