Outcomes Based Contracting for K-12 Districts
OBC empowers districts to contract for clear student outcomes and compels mutual accountability for achieving them.
By 2030, one million students will receive services under outcomes based contracts, and two million student outcomes will be achieved.
Goals of OBC
Improve educational procurement practices by enabling the buyer to identify their desired outcome from the start
Strengthen the implementation of instructional products and services, bringing it closer to their research-backed design
Empower districts and providers to partner in achieving meaningful results for all students, regardless of background or circumstance
Strategic Plan
By 2030, 1 million students will receive services under OBC.
Read our strategic plan to learn more about the 5 priorities that will make this vision a reality.
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OBC empowers districts to contract for clear student outcomes and compels mutual accountability for achieving them.
By 2030, one million students will receive services under outcomes based contracts, and two million student outcomes will be achieved.
What is OBC
The Center for OBC is the leading authority in advancing outcomes based contracting, a transformative model that ensures educational investments are tied to measurable student success.
- A substantial part of payment to a service provider is contingent on meeting agreed upon student outcomes.
- OBC ties academic impact to public dollars, giving districts a framework to understand cost effectiveness.
- Districts and providers identify and commit to clearly defined outcomes and associated responsibilities.
- Districts set the price, building in provider incentive for quality and innovation in service of outcomes.
OBC empowers districts to contract for clear student outcomes and compels mutual accountability for achieving them.
Get Involved
Upcoming Events
Our experts host informational events and participate as thought leaders on panels to showcase the successes and benefits of Outcomes Based Contracting.
Resources for Districts + Providers
As part of our mission to support K-12 Districts, we have curated helpful resources to guide and assist you.
Join A Cohort
Learn more about the opportunity to join an OBC cohort where districts come together for a year-long journey of innovation and impact focused on shifting the relationship with providers, partnering for student success, and purchasing student outcomes.
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