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.
What’s in a Contract? How Outcomes Based Contracting Reshapes School District–Vendor Relationships
Related Resources
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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.
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CPBL Feasibility Study
A Center for OBC joint study with Rivet Education explores how outcomes based contracting can strengthen Curriculum-Based Professional Learning to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.