OBC Resources
The Center for OBC is committed to developing and providing resources to help districts, states, and providers execute successful outcomes based contracts.
The Center for
Outcomes Based Contracting
The Center for OBC is the leading authority in advancing outcomes based contracting.
New Research: OBC Transforms EdTech Procurement
Digital Promise studied the Center for OBC’s first edtech cohort and found implementation rates more than 10 times higher than the national average — plus deeper partnerships and lasting shifts in how districts use data to drive decisions.
Provider Learning Series
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The Center for OBC’s District Contract Accelerator
Across the nation, district leaders are using OBC to drive better outcomes for students and your district can be next. The District Contract Accelerator is a fourteen month guided program that gives your district a fully designed outcomes based contract, tailored to your context and ready for board approval. Two tracks are available starting April and May 2026 and spots are limited. Enroll now for $9,500 per district.
Building Momentum in Santa Ana Unified School District
When Santa Ana Unified School District partnered with the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, OBCs became a mechanism for directing resources toward students with the greatest needs while maintaining strong fiscal stewardship. What began as a small pilot evolved into a disciplined learning phase that informed thoughtful expansion, strengthened family engagement, and delivered measurable gains in reading growth, fluency, and proficiency at scale.
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OBC’s Impact on EdTech Procurement
This report from Digital Promise examines how outcomes based contracting supports stronger edtech implementation in K12 school districts, with findings from the first cohort of districts to pilot the model in edtech procurement. View Summary View Resource… Read More
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High-Dosage Tutoring RFP Template
A customizable template for LEAs and SEAs to use in crafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) or other bid documents in service of an outcomes based contract (OBC) for high-dosage tutoring.
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EdTech RFP Template
This template is a tool for districts to use in crafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) or other bid documents in service of an outcomes based contract (OBC) for education technology products/platforms and services.
News & Press
Stay updated with our latest news and media releases! Click the links below to explore our recent announcements and developments.
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March 16, 2026 | News
How Districts Are Experimenting With Outcomes Based Contracts in Edtech
This K12 Dive article examines how outcomes based contracting is reshaping the way districts evaluate edtech investments, featuring findings from a new report by Digital Promise. Highlights include how Fresno USD’s outcomes based contract with Curriculum Associates led to regular data-driven check-ins, stronger implementation, and the district paying only for…
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February 26, 2026 | News
3 Takeaways on Tutoring From the Accelerate Convening
Tutoring works best when implementation works. This blog shares three key takeaways from the recent Accelerate convening, connecting research on dosage, instructional alignment, and participation to the Standards of Excellence for Outcomes Based Contracting™: High-Dosage Tutoring. The takeaway is practical: districts can turn evidence into clear expectations, stronger partnerships, and…
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January 22, 2026 | News
The Design Gap: Why ‘Good Enough’ Consumer Tech Isn’t Good Enough For Schools
In this Forbes Nonprofit Council article, Erin Mote examines the growing divide between consumer AI tools and technology designed for learning. The piece highlights why districts need stronger procurement practices and why the Standards of Excellence for Outcomes Based Contracting™ matter when evaluating tools for implementation, evidence, and measurable…