The research brief from the National Student Support Accelerator reports findings from an exploratory study describing the perspectives of districts and providers to better understand OBC’s potential for education systems. The accompanying infographic highlights what OBC is, its key characteristics, and challenges and solutions for successful implementation.
NSSA Research Brief – Outcomes Based Contracting for Tutoring: Insights and Recommendations
Related Resources
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What’s in a Contract? How Outcomes Based Contracting Reshapes School District–Vendor Relationships
This research paper from the SCALE Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Education examines how outcomes based contracting transforms K–12 school district procurement — shifting from pay-for-service models to evidence-based, accountable partnerships that tie provider payment to measurable student outcomes.
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2025 Impact Report
This report details the 2025 highlights and accomplishments of the OBC initiative, including some experiences from our cohort districts involved.
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Impact in Action Vol. 1
Impact in Action, Vol. 1 features Duval County Public Schools’ early outcomes based contracting work, showing how a district built on prior success to sharpen implementation, clarify outcomes, and translate investment into student progress.