Resources

SEF lays the foundation for Outcomes Based Contracting in education through free templates, tutorials, case studies, and other tools to help school districts and policymakers ensure services achieve measurable, long-term student outcomes.

OBC Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to deepen district understanding of OBC with tools for drafting, pricing, and implementation. Download the toolkit or review individual resources below.

OBC Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to deepen district understanding of OBC with tools for drafting, pricing, and implementation. Download the toolkit or review individual resources below.

Contents

OBC Playbook

A playbook for K-12 district leaders to learn about implementing Outcomes Based Contracting in their districts.
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RFP Template

A customizable tool used in crafting Request For Proposals (RFP) bid documents.
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Download editable template

Contract Template

A customizable template to help districts and providers craft outcomes-based contracts.
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Rate Card Calculator

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

Continuous Improvement Guide

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

Rate cards, case studies, contracts, and RFPs from districts using OBC serve as real-world examples and tools for districts interested in implementing OBC in their district.

District Artifacts

Rate cards, case studies, contracts, and RFPs from districts using OBC serve as real-world examples and tools for districts interested in implementing OBC in their district.

Artifacts

Rate Cards
from 2022 Cohort

Example rate cards from the pilot 2022 cohort used to define metrics and payments.
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Rate Cards
from 2023 Cohort

Example rate cards from the 2023 cohort used to define metrics and payments.
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Denver Public Schools
Case Study

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

Details on the implementation and results of Duval County Public School’s 2022 math tutoring contract.
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Ector County Independent School District Case Study

Details on the implementation and results of Ector County ISD’s 2022 math tutoring contract.
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RFP & Contracts
from 2022 & 2023 Cohort

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

As a thought leader in Outcomes Based Contracting, SEF fosters justice through innovation as part of our mission to improve education for all students.

Thought Leadership

As a thought leader in Outcomes Based Contracting, SEF fosters justice through innovation as part of our mission to improve education for all students.

Resources

Insight Report - Achieving Results Together

OBC 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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Provider Resources

In addition to our work with district leaders, we also offer tools directly to service providers to help establish mutual accountability for improving student opportunities.

Resources

Upcoming Webinars - Service Provider Series

Nov. 29:
Pricing and Mutual Accountability in Outcomes Based Contracting
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Feb. 7:
Driving Continuous Improvement through OBC
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Webinar Recording - Introduction to Outcomes Based Contracting

Experts introduce the OBC strategy to interested education technology and tutoring providers and discussing OBC leaders, past participants, and future plans.
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More resources coming soon!

Register for upcoming webinars and conferences or catch up with recordings and other event materials on our Events page.