<![CDATA[Objective: This study aims to evaluate the strategy implemented by the Pasuruan Regency Education and Culture Office in addressing school dropouts to support the improvement of the Human Development Index (HDI) through the Gerbang Kembar Program. Method: This study employed a qualitative evaluative approach using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, documentation, and literature reviews. Data trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. The data were analyzed using the interactive analysis model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which consists of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. Results: The findings indicate that, in the context dimension, the Gerbang Kembar Program was designed in accordance with community needs through a by name by address data-based approach, although it continues to face social, economic, and cultural challenges. In terms of input, the program is supported by adequate human resources, funding, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks; however, limitations remain in staff competencies, disparities in educational facilities, and funding for direct interventions. Regarding the process dimension, program implementation has involved collaborative engagement among multiple stakeholders, but cross-sectoral coordination, digital data management, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms still require improvement. In the product dimension, the program has strengthened the Out-of-School Children (ATS) database system, enhanced cross-sectoral coordination, expanded access to education, and contributed to improvements in education-related HDI indicators, particularly Expected Years of Schooling (EYS) and Mean Years of Schooling (MYS). Nevertheless, the dropout rate has not declined significantly due to persistent economic, social, and cultural factors. Overall, the Gerbang Kembar Program has promoted more responsive, collaborative, and data-driven educational governance. Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in the comprehensive application of the CIPP evaluation model to analyze the Twin Gate Program as a strategy for handling Out-of-School Children (ATS) based on by name by address data that integrates aspects of policy, management, and social conditions to support the improvement of the Human Development Index in Pasuruan Regency.]]>
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