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
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Evaluation of Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC): Final Report
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Impact in Action Vol. 2
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