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Abstract

In order to support girls' education at the primary level, this study examines the effects of training primary school head teachers in Pakistan's Loralai District using a Community of Practice (COP) framework. The study's main goal is to lower dropout rates by improving head teachers' leadership abilities, especially when it comes to working with community committees and Parent-Teacher Councils (PTCs) to remove obstacles to girls' education. The research intends to enable Head Teachers to successfully involve parents and local stakeholders in addressing dropout issues by promoting collaboration. Additionally, the study aims to dismantle cultural barriers, such as Pashtun customs that prevent girls from receiving an education. Improved school leadership, increased community support, and a more welcoming learning environment for girls are the goals of the COP approach. A total of 73 headmasters/headmistresses 47 men and 26 women—were surveyed for the study. The findings indicate that respondents would strongly recommend Communities of Practice (COP) to other organizations (mean = 4.78) and strongly agree that COP aids in leadership development (mean = 4.63). Knowledge exchange, networking, and enhanced problem-solving are among the COP's alleged advantages. Nevertheless, difficulties like time commitment and resource limitations were also noted.