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Dr. Christina Grant is Executive Director of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, uniting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to develop evidence-based solutions that improve student outcomes. She previously served as State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia, overseeing standards, assessments, and accountability, and led a…
Ann Blakeney Clark served as superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after more than 25 years in the district as a teacher, principal, and senior administrator. She has led at every level of the school system and held key roles including principal supervisor, Chief Academic Officer, and Deputy Superintendent. Widely recognized for…
Jennifer Cisneros is Executive Director of Finance and Operations for Santa Ana Public Schools, bringing over 20 years of leadership in education and youth development. She previously served as Vice President and Senior Director of School Age Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove and as Director…
Dr. Harold Border is Chief Strategy Officer for Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), the nation’s eighth-largest district. He oversees the district’s assessment, accountability, research, stakeholder feedback and strategic improvement departments, aligning initiatives with the OCPS 2030 Strategic Plan. which is a bold plan built in collaboration with the Board, Industry…
Malvika Bhagwat brings deep expertise in assessment design, learning sciences, and outcomes measurement. At Owl Ventures, she leads portfolio services, working with 100+ companies on impact and outcomes, while also advising Owl’s global LPs. She drives Owl’s annual Education Outcomes Report and supports investor relations. Previously, Malvika led impact and…
Outcomes based contracting transforms how students experience learning. Explore how tying funding to measurable results creates conditions for high-quality intervention implementation, continuous improvement, and data-driven adjustments that deliver more intentional, effective, and equitable learning opportunities for every student.
K12 leaders want partners, not vendors. Learn what education officials value most in OBC relationships, from shared risk and transparent data to implementation support and mutual accountability, and discover how providers can position themselves as true collaborators in student success.
Education funding is shifting from paying for services to paying for results. Discover how outcomes based contracting aligns incentives, builds transparency, and ensures accountability flows both ways when districts and providers share responsibility for to create sustainable impact and better student outcomes.
The Provider Learning Series OBC Coaching for K12 Providers Your district partnerships should drive results — and revenue. The Provider Learning Series is an 8-week program that gives you the tools, coaching, and strategies to build stronger contracts, align your team, and win and retain…
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.
Olivia Barrow is a Senior Professional Learning Specialist at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting at the Southern Education Foundation, where she designs and facilitates professional learning for K–12 districts, providers, and state agencies. In this role, she equips education leaders with the strategies and tools needed to implement outcomes…
Districts across the country are exploring new ways to ensure investments deliver measurable results. This 74 Million article highlights Indiana’s innovative approach to outcomes based contracting, where provider payments are tied directly to student reading gains. The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting shares how this model helps states and districts build stronger…
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.
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.
Commitment to Neutrality The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting at the Southern Education Foundation exists to ensure students succeed. As such, we work in service to no specific district or specific provider. We make our tools and results public. We educate…
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…