Outcomes Based Contracts: Leveraging Innovative Procurement Methods to Strengthen Implementation

This session introduces the fundamentals of outcomes based contracts (OBCs)—a practical approach to shifting provider relationships from transactions to partnerships focused on student learning. Participants will explore what OBCs are, why they matter, and how they help districts and providers align implementation with measurable outcomes. A case study will illustrate how one district and provider applied OBC principles to strengthen their work together. Attendees will walk away with concrete strategies for engaging providers through an outcomes-focused lens, including how to reframe common procurement questions and begin meaningful dialogue with providers. The session will close with an open Q&A to support real-time reflection and application.