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OBC District Toolkit
Continuous Improvement Guide

Customizable templates and resources to guide the use of data to drive improvement in student achievement.

OBC District Toolkit
Contract Finalization Checklist

A checklist to use before finalizing your Outcomes Based Contract (OBC) to confirm that your partnership is structured for success.

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.

OBC District Toolkit
EdTech Contract Template

A customizable template to help districts and providers craft outcome based contracts for EdTech Contracts.

Research and Insights
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.

OBC District Toolkit
EdTech RFP Template

This template is a tool for districts to use in crafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) or other bid documents in service of an outcomes based contract (OBC) for education technology products/platforms and services.

Exemplar Contract

A full contract example aligned to the The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting’s Standards of Excellence. The purpose of this exemplar is to provide guidance and references as partnerships pursue their own OBC contracts.

Research and Insights
Federal Funding FAQs

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

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
High-Dosage Tutoring Contract (Annotated)

A full contract example with annotation aligned to the The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting’s Standards of Excellence. The purpose of this exemplar is to provide guidance and references as partnerships pursue their own OBC contracts.

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
High-Dosage Tutoring Contract (Annotated)

A full contract example with annotation aligned to the The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting’s Standards of Excellence. The purpose of this exemplar is to provide guidance and references as partnerships pursue their own OBC contracts.

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
High-Dosage Tutoring Contract Template

A customizable template for LEAs and SEAs to use in crafting a contract in service of an outcomes based contract (OBC) for high-dosage tutoring.  

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
High-Dosage Tutoring Exemplar Contract

A full contract example aligned to the The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting’s Standards of Excellence. The purpose of this exemplar is to provide guidance and references as partnerships pursue their own OBC contracts.

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
High-Dosage Tutoring RFP Template

A customizable template for LEAs and SEAs to use in crafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) or other bid documents in service of an outcomes based contract (OBC) for high-dosage tutoring.

Research and Insights
Impact Report

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

Research and Insights
Insight Report - Achieving Insights Together

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

Research and Insights
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,…

Research and Insights
Policy Brief - Getting Results

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

OBC District Toolkit
Rate Card Calculator

A customizable spreadsheet with pricing models and a dynamic calculator for various scenarios.

District Artifacts
RFP & Contracts from 2022 & 2023 Cohort

Examples of Requests For Proposals and Contracts from the 2022 & 2023 cohort.

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
Standards of Excellence for High-Dosage Tutoring

The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting Standards of Excellence for High-Dosage Tutoring establish clear benchmarks across K-12 education. These Standards ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency, streamlining the development of successful OBCs.

OBC District Toolkit Provider Resources
Standards of Excellence Language Alignment

Contextual background and exemplar language that aligns to the Standard of Excellence for High-Dosage Tutoring for districts and providers to include in an outcomes based contract.