<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the role of extracurricular special service management in enhancing students’ interests and talents at Ta’miriyah Junior High School (SMP Ta’miriyah) Surabaya. This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the vice principal for student affairs, extracurricular supervisors, and students. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model, consisting of data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that extracurricular special service management at SMP Ta’miriyah Surabaya has been implemented systematically through planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation. Extracurricular activities contribute to developing students’ interests and talents while fostering discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and self-confidence. Supporting factors include school support, active extracurricular supervisors, parental support, and students’ high interest. In contrast, inhibiting factors include declining motivation, mobile phone use, low self-confidence, and limited facilities and infrastructure. The implication of this study is that continuous strengthening of extracurricular special service management is needed to ensure that extracurricular activities are implemented more effectively in supporting students’ potential development.]]>
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