All Resources

OBC District Toolkit
Continuous Improvement Guide

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

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.

District Artifacts Pilot Cohort Case Studies
Denver Public Schools Case Study

Details on the implementation and results of Denver Public School’s 2022 math tutoring contract.

District Artifacts Pilot Cohort Case Studies
Duval County Public Schools Case Study

Details on the implementation and results of Duval County Public School’s 2022 math tutoring contract.

District Artifacts Pilot Cohort Case Studies
Ector County Independent School District Case Study

Details on the implementation and results of Ector County ISD’s 2022 math tutoring contract.

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.

Research and Insights
Federal Funding FAQs

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

OBC District Toolkit
High Impact Tutoring Contract Template

A customizable template to help districts and providers craft outcomes based contracts.

OBC District Toolkit
High Impact Tutoring RFP Template

A customizable tool used in crafting HIT Request For Proposals (RFP) bid documents.

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,…

OBC District Toolkit
OBC Playbook

A playbook for K-12 district leaders to learn about implementing outcomes based contracting in their districts.

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.

Provider Resources
Provider Webinar Session #1: Introduction to Outcomes Based Contracting

Experts introduce the OBC model to interested education technology and tutoring providers and discussing OBC leaders, past participants, and future plans.

Provider Resources
Provider Webinar Session #2: Pricing and Mutual Accountability in Outcomes Based Contracting

In this second webinar of the provider webinar series, the Center team discusses the foundational concepts of pricing in outcomes based contracts as well our most recent feasibility work regarding edtech products.

Provider Resources
Provider Webinar Session #3: Successful Partnerships with Outcomes Based Contracting

In this final session of the Provider Webinar series the Center discusses the dynamics of creating successful partnerships while in an outcomes based contract.

Provider Resources
Provider Webinar Session #4: Partnering for Student Success

Jasmine Walker and Joshua Marland discuss the use of outcomes based contracting as a lever for improving student outcomes in K-12 education. This webinar was geared specifically for High Impact Tutoring Providers, EdTech Providers, CBPL Providers, HQIM Providers