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.
What is Outcomes Based Contracting?
OBC is a transformative model that ensures educational investments are tied to measurable student success. It is a model in which a substantial part of payment to a service provider is contingent on meeting agreed upon student outcomes.
California Fall 2026 Cohort
Now Recruiting: Join up to 10 California districts implementing high-dosage tutoring with 40%+ of payment tied to student outcomes. Coaching, tools, and support—at no cost. Apply by May 1, 2026
Where student outcomes meet procurement.
Start your RFPs with the Center’s open-source tools and resources for outcomes based contracting. RFP Templates and editable resources available.
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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Standards of Excellence for Outcomes Based Contracting: High-Dosage Tutoring
The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting Standards of Excellence™ for Outcomes Based Contracting: High-Dosage Tutoring establish clear benchmarks across K-12 education. These Standards ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency, streamlining the development of successful OBCs.
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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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December 9, 2025 | News
Outcomes-Based Contracts: Centering Learning on Continuous Student Growth
In outcomes based contracting in education, districts and providers share accountability for student results. This EdWeb article explains how tying payment to measurable learning goals changes provider relationships, strengthens implementation, and helps schools sustain interventions beyond short-term funding cycles. Read More…
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December 3, 2025 | News
2,739 Ed Tech Tools Later, Where Are the Outcomes?
Too many tools, not enough results. Districts now manage thousands of edtech products each year, yet student outcomes often remain unchanged. As budgets tighten, leaders need more than features and promises. They need clarity about what works. The Center for Outcomes based contracting shifts the conversation by aligning contracts to measurable…
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November 13, 2025 | News
5 Big Questions From 2025 EdWeek Market Brief Summit, Answered
5 Big Questions From the 2025 EdWeek Market Brief Summit, Answered, EdWeek Market Brief. This follow-up piece pulls together big insights from the Summit, including the Center’s growing influence in shaping how districts define impact.