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Author: Hedreich Nichols

  • Outcomes-Based Contracts: Centering Learning on Continuous Student Growth

    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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    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…

  • Webinar: What’s Next with OBC? Coaching and Support Opportunities for Providers

    Webinar: What’s Next with OBC? Coaching and Support Opportunities for Providers

    On Oct 7-10, the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC) is opening the doors to personalized coaching designed specifically for #K12 service providers. This session will help you determine if coaching with the Center for OBC is the right next step for your organization.

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    2025 Model State Policy: Outcomes-Based Contracting for High-Dosage Tutoring

    The Outcomes Based Contracting for High-Dosage Tutoring Model Policy establishes a statewide framework for implementing outcomes based contracts (OBC) for high-dosage tutoring in public schools. The goal is to improve academic outcomes for students through performance-driven agreements that reward providers for achieving measurable results while ensuring mutual accountability and transparency.

  • How Outcomes Based Contracting Is Solving Edtech’s Dosage Problem

    Excitement Builds as Districts, SEAs, and Providers Collaborate at the 2024 Fall Convening and Provider Summit

  • The Dosage Dilemma: Unlocking the Potential of Edtech Interventions Through Outcomes Based Contracting

    Even the most promising edtech tools won’t drive results without the right implementation. This article explores how edtech potential can be realized when outcomes based contracts drive district and provider alignment around dosage, fidelity, and student impact.

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    Outcomes Based Contracting: How To Stretch Every Dollar in K-12 Education

    As districts face tighter post-ESSER budget constraints, outcomes based contracting is gaining traction as a smart strategy for driving academic outcomes. This District Administration feature highlights how leaders in Duval and Fresno are tying funding to student results—not just services—to build more accountable and sustainable partnerships.