<![CDATA[The implementation of inclusive-integrative character education in PAUD still faces obstacles in the form of uneven stakeholder involvement and a school culture that is not always supportive. This situation causes the goals of the I-ICE Program to not be achieved optimally in various PAUD units. This study aims to analyze the influence of partnership and school culture on the implementation of the Inclusive-Integrative Character Education (I-ICE) Program. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey design and involved 32 respondents consisting of teachers, parents, and education staff with diverse educational backgrounds, statuses, and career paths. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple regression analysis after meeting the classical assumption test. The results showed that partnership and school culture had a positive and significant effect on program implementation (p < 0.001), with an R² value of 0.602. The study concluded that the success of the I-ICE program was determined by cross-engagement collaboration and a supportive school culture. The implication is that strengthening strategic partnerships and habituating positive values needs to be prioritized to maintain the sustainability of the I-ICE program. These findings confirm that partnerships contribute more than school culture in driving the effectiveness of program implementation.]]>
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