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The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting Standards of Excellence™ for Outcomes Based Contracting: Edtech Instructional Interventions establish clear benchmarks across K-12 education. These Standards ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency, streamlining the development of successful OBCs.
Rhonda Parker is the Operations Coordinator for the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting at the Southern Education Foundation, where she ensures the Center’s daily operations run seamlessly and supports the team in delivering on its mission. She brings 18 years of experience in organizational management and executive support, including in…
Danielle Johnson serves as Strategic Analytics Manager at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting at the Southern Education Foundation, where she leads the development of tools, data systems, and reporting structures that help districts and agencies implement and scale outcomes based contracts. She partners with internal teams and district leaders…
Cara Jackson is the Research Manager on the Insights Team at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, leading research and evaluation projects that help schools, districts, and state agencies improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students. Cara is the immediate past president of the Association for Education Finance & Policy,…
Discover how districts are rethinking procurement with outcomes based contracting—aligning contracts to student success, driving accountability, and giving educators the tools they need to see measurable learning gains.
Jennifer Ash, Ph.D., blends research and practitioner insight to help educators and policymakers turn data into meaningful action. She most recently led the National Center for Rural Education Research Networks at Harvard, supporting over 100 districts in using evidence to improve outcomes. Jennifer has also conducted research at Abt Associates…
Valerie DePina serves as Meeting and Event Planner at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, where she designs and delivers high-quality experiences that bring the Center’s mission to life. She manages all aspects of annual convenings, site visits, and facilitator trainings, overseeing logistics from contract negotiation to on-the-ground execution in…
Dominique Dallas helps education systems harness innovation, data, and responsible technology to improve outcomes for students. As an Education Impact Fellow with the Federation of American Scientists, she advances AI literacy and digital readiness in public education. A former U.S. Department of Education fellow and Network Data Strategist for Chicago…
Christina Jones is a systems and learning consultant with over 20 years of experience in coaching, curriculum development, and adult professional learning across K–12, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. A former district leader, she partners with organizations to build equity-centered, humanizing learning environments. Christina led districtwide student success initiatives and…
Sarah Barbour brings over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations in building relationships, navigating conflict, and driving meaningful change. She has served as a Counselor, Community School Director, and District Administrator across the U.S. Sarah holds degrees in Counseling and Psychology from the University of Maryland, McDaniel College,…
Emily Gell serves as a Data Strategist in the Office of Federal Programs at Atlanta Public Schools, where she leads program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen federally funded initiatives. She brings a background in education policy research along with expertise in strategic planning and data storytelling to help…
Mara Harwel is an operations and strategy leader with over 15 years of experience advancing systems-level change in K–12 education. A former elementary teacher in New Orleans, she brings a classroom-centered perspective to her work, with a focus on equity and sustainable capacity building. Mara has led cross-functional initiatives at…
Deja Kemp, JD, combines legal expertise and policy fluency to help education systems safely unlock the power of data. As Research faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and the Director of Legal Policy at Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy, she crafts privacy guidance and data-sharing frameworks used by leaders across…
Chris Cutrona blends analytical precision with a deep understanding of public education systems. As Chief of Staff to the President of the San Francisco Board of Education, he supports policy execution and operational strategy. Chris’s career includes teaching high school math, leading district data systems in Miami-Dade, advising education clients…
Cherisse D. Ellis brings a clear, passionate voice to instructional leadership, grounded in over 15 years of experience in classrooms and district offices. Her work spans literacy strategy, educator coaching, and systems-level design, always with a focus on culturally responsive practice and student success. With degrees in Elementary and Exceptional…
Listen as Brittany Miller, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director, breaks down the building of results-driven district–provider partnerships through OBCs. Alongside rapid takes on GPT-5 fallout, GPT-6 “memory,” Blackstone’s Cognita exit, and Pearson’s AI study prep, this podcast is one you’ll want to save.
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Grounded in research from the SCALE Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Education, this paper examines how outcomes based contracting reframes procurement—prioritizing evidence, accountability, and student achievement in district–vendor partnerships.
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