1. Pay For Success: An Invitation to Learn More
National Webinar
Presented by:
Grace Kelley
Jennifer Tschantz
Donna Spiker
September 20, 2017

2. Overview of Agenda 3 ways to participate What is Pay For Success?
Discuss ways for states to participate at a level that fits your needs
3 ways to participate
Learning Community
Interest Group
Information Updates Group

3. Poll

4. How much do you know about PFS?
Little to nothing, I’m here to learn!
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
Am involved in a PFS project

5. What is Pay For Success? Pay for Success (PFS) is:
an innovative contracting model that…
can leverage philanthropic and other private dollars to…
finance services for a target population that…
measurably improve the outcomes for the individuals and communities and, where…
government can act as the payor (spends taxpayer dollars wisely)
Jennifer – explain OSEP’s interest and What is PFS?

6. What is Pay For Success? In a PFS financing project:
Well-defined population to receive evidence-based intervention
Clearly defined and measurable outcomes for the intervention or services are determined upfront
Private funders pay for the cost of the intervention or services
Government pays back the private funders, with a reasonable return, only if the outcomes are achieved

7. What is Pay for Success?
Government contracts to pay for agreed-on, measurable RESULTS
An impartial evaluator assesses whether results are achieved
Service providers expand effective programs with support from foundations or impact investors
This allows government to better partner with and leverage the resources of philanthropic and other investors to help drive evidence-based innovation and invest in what works.
Jennifer

8. When Does PFS Make Sense?
Significant unmet need – at-risk families and children that experience adverse academic and life outcomes
Evidence-based or innovative interventions
Economic model or other analysis demonstrating public value to government
Donna

9. When Does PFS Make Sense?
PFS is in the early stages of development
Not every area is suitable for PFS
PFS is NOT a silver bullet! It is one tool in the toolbox.
Donna

10. 3 Levels of State Participation in PFS Opportunities
Developed for IDEA Early Childhood Staff
Part C Early Intervention
Part B Section 619 Preschool Special Education
Purpose
Build PFS knowledge and expertise
Different levels of intensity of participation based on state interest in PFS
Ranges from intensive participation in a learning community to receipt of periodic information updates

11. PFS Levels of State Engagement
Participate in a learning community that will work intensively to pursue PFS as a possible strategy in your state
Participate in an interest group to learn more and discuss PFS with TA providers and other states to help you decide if PFS could be used in your state
Receive periodic information about new developments in PFS

12. PFS Learning Community
As a result of participation in the PFS Learning Community, states will:
understand the data requirements for PFS projects
engage in an in-depth exploration of how the PFS funding model might be applied to their state and the role that data plays
increase their capacity to pursue PFS opportunities in their state
In the learning community there will be intensive work around a PFS for children at risk for or have disabilities and their families
There will be an informational form to complete
Expectation that state will be familiar with PFS and open to exploring a possible PFS project in your state
We expect to work with 4-6 states over the next year

13. PFS Learning Community state participants will
meet for regular cross-state conference calls
participate in at least one in-person cross-state meeting (supported by DaSy funds)
develop an individual TA plan outlining specific state objectives including administrative and programmatic data needs
participate in individual TA as desired.

14. PFS Interest Group
As a result of participation in the PFS Interest Group, states will:
build knowledge through webinars, technical assistance, and resources
gain knowledge and information through resources on DaSy website dedicated to PFS
learn about upcoming PFS presentations at national conferences and other outlets
request additional information as needed
This opportunity is open to those states that are in the exploration phase of PFS and want to learn more; We will provide information in various forms over the next year, providing you with information and discussion to not only improve your knowledge about PFS but give you information to decide if PFS might be a possible strategy to implement.

15. PFS Information Updates Group
As a result of participation in the PFS Information Updates Group, states will:
receive periodic updates and information and via and DaSy website announcements
be invited to participate in information webinars
learn about upcoming PFS presentations at national conferences and other outlets

16. How to join a PFS opportunity….
If you are interested in the Learning Community complete the form below:
If you want to join the Interest Group provide information at link below:
If you want to join the Information Updates Group:

17. Questions ? Visit the PFS page on DaSy website…

18. Thank you
The contents of this tool and guidance were developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education, #H326P and #H373Z However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officers: Meredith Miceli, Richelle Davis, and Julia Martin Eile.
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