More districts are borrowing a page from other industry playbooks to hold vendors accountable: using outcomes-based contracts as they seek outside help to propel students鈥� academic recovery.
Districts have set measurable student performance goals in contracts with tutoring providers, imposing penalties if the vendors fall short and awarding incentives if they exceed expectations. School systems are also trying out outcomes-based contracts for professional development.
Their use is still in its early stages, but district leaders and vendors in such arrangements say they鈥檙e more engaged with each other as they work toward mutual goals, and district leaders say the arrangements allow them to make more informed decisions on contract renewals. Still, the contracts require hands-on management, and some vendors might decide against signing outcomes-based contracts.
Join us as we learn about outcomes-based contracts and how districts are using them.