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What is OBC?
Outcomes-Based Contracting (OBC) redefines educational success by tying vendor payments to student growth, not just service delivery.
Benefits of OBC
Adopting Outcome-Based Contracting can help ensure vendor accountability, boost student outcomes, and maximize district resource efficiency.
Do Any Districts Use OBC?
Yes! Boston Public Schools, Denver Public Schools, and Duval County Public Schools, just to name a few.*
*Information provided from Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC) In K-12: A Playbook.
How it Works:
Your Pathway to Implementing OBC
With our Getting Started Guide, you can learn how to integrate Outcomes-Based Contracting into your district's initiatives.
Download our free resource to get started.
Are You Ready to Begin Your Journey in Outcomes-Based Contracting?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Outcomes-Based Contracting is a strategy where a portion of a vendor's payment is directly tied to the achievement of specific, measurable student outcomes, shifting the focus from service delivery to actual results.
- Districts should consider OBC to enhance accountability, drive better educational outcomes, and ensure that investments directly contribute to student success.
- OBC aligns financial incentives with educational goals, motivating service providers to innovate and optimize their approaches to meet defined performance metrics."
- To start with OBC, districts need to define clear, measurable outcomes, engage stakeholders for buy-in, and select vendors based on their ability to meet these outcomes. Download our Framework Guide to get started.
Outcomes in OBC are measured using pre-defined indicators and metrics, often developed with input from educational experts to ensure they are robust and reflective of true performance.
While OBC is versatile, it is particularly effective for programs where outcomes can be clearly defined and measured, such as academic achievement, student engagement, and specific skill development.
Additional Resources
Getting Started Roadmap
Share this 1-page OBC overview with your colleagues.
OBC Toolkit
Deepen your understanding with these free resources.
OBC Fall Convening
Register for this event, hosted by the Southern Education Foundation.