Research and Insights

The Center for OBC shares insights, research, data, and best practices to increase awareness and understanding of OBC. This ensures that as OBC adoption grows, The Center provides a standard of excellence in OBC contracts, maintaining the rigor and integrity of OBC
Research and Insights
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.

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NSSA Research Brief - Outcomes Based Contracting for Tutoring: Insights and Recommendations

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,…

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Insight Report - Achieving Insights Together

OBC Managing Director Brittany Miller's 2023 Insight Report on strengthening mutual accountability for academic services.

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Policy Brief - Getting Results

SEF’s 2023 brief to policymakers highlighting opportunities to support the growth and success of districts using OBC.

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Federal Funding FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about federal funding and outcomes based contracting.

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EdTech Feasibility Study

This feasibility study presents an analysis of the feasibility of K-12 school districts contracting with education technology (edtech) providers through an outcomes based contracting (OBC) model.

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Impact Report

This report details the 2023 highlights and accomplishments of the OBC initiative, including some experiences from our cohort districts involved.

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