Name: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement through Outcomes Based Contracting
Start: 2026-05-14T10:45:00-0400
End: 2026-05-14T12:00:00-0400

Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement through Outcomes Based Contracting

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Central Square, Lobby Level

Session Description: Many districts struggle to ensure that their investments in educational programs improve student outcomes and are implemented with integrity. Participants will explore one district’s successful Outcomes Based Contracting approach—which produced a 0.39 SD effect in middle school math—and gain practical tools including contract templates, a framework for evaluating evidence, and strategies for building data partnerships that drive continuous improvement. Data leaders are especially encouraged to attend to strengthen evidence-based resource allocation practices.

Intended Audience: Districts, charters or other local education agencies; State education agencies; Managers of data or technology teams

Speakers

Christina M. Gazdick

Director, Research Evaluation and Data, Duval County Public Schools

Christina M. Gazdick is a seasoned leader with a distinguished career spanning 23 years in organizational management and strategic direction. As a Director of Research, Evaluation, and Data based in Jacksonville, Florida, Christina brings a wealth of experience in overseeing complex... Read More →

Elise Lenthe

Director, Insights & Analytics, Center for Outcomes Based Contracting

Elise Lenthe is the Director of Insights & Analytics at the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, where she leads the organization's research, data infrastructure, and impact measurement work. The Center helps districts and providers implement contracts that embed measurable student... Read More →

Cara Jackson

Research Manager, The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting at SEF

Cara supports education agencies to build and use evidence to improve student outcomes. She has conducted education research and evidence reviews on a variety of topics, including tutoring and historical writing interventions, policies related to instructional quality, and teacher... Read More →

SDP Convening 2026 (External).pptx pdf

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Central Square, Lobby Level

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