The Center for Outcomes-Based Contracting

The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting is dedicated to transforming the way public education systems invest in student success. Together with strategic partners, we are advancing a more outcomes based, accountable approach to public procurement—one that prioritizes measurable student impact over volume-based service delivery.

Outcomes based contracting offers a structured framework for aligning goals across districts, providers, and policymakers. By tying payment to clearly defined outcomes, this model enables more strategic use of limited public resources while fostering stronger, data-informed partnerships. It helps ensure that services are implemented with fidelity and that students receive the level of support necessary to achieve meaningful academic growth.

As part of a broader shift toward evidence-based decision-making in education, the Center also supports efforts to improve research, data quality, transparency, and interoperability. These practices are critical for tracking outcomes, enabling shared accountability, and creating the conditions for continuous improvement.

By helping education systems adopt and scale outcomes based contracting, we aim to strengthen collaboration across the field—and ensure that every investment made in public education is a step toward smarter procurement, better partnerships and greater student success.