FutureWise^TM Training Program
Larry C. Fletch, Director of Training

Helping to transform the future through strategic planning, innovative programming, tailored training and quality resource development.

Services are adapted for individual clients in the following areas:

Training and technical assistance about service-learning, civic engagement and community development has been provided locally, regionally and nationally for organizations and partnerships including:

Corporation for National and Community Service
State Commissions and State Department of Education-Learn and Serve programs in: Washington, Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Hawaii, West Virginia and Michigan
National Council of La Raza
Youth Development Initiative – Albuquerque
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development – ASCD
Academy for Educational Development - AED
Washington State School Directors Association – WSSDA
National Youth Summit in Washington DC
Association of Educational Service Agencies - AESA
National Afterschool Alliance
Washington Association of School Administrators - WASA
National Coalition of Community Schools
National Service-Learning Conference 
Points of Light National Conference
Community Action Partnerships National Conference
Education Now and in the Future
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Northwest Network
Schools Out Washington Conference
National School Age Care Alliance National Conference
The Gulf South Summit – Tulane University
Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning
Washington Service Corps AmeriCorps
Idaho Service Corps
Service-Learning Seattle
Northwest Service Academy
Youth Volunteer Corps of America
Clark College Service-Learning

For information on training and technical assistance programs contact Larry Fletch at info@meritresearch.org

Research and Planning
Suzy McCausland, Ph.D., Director of Research

We conduct research on behalf of Merit Partners’ initiatives and for other clients. Based on your program’s needs, we provide services that range from occasional advice to full research and development activities including:

• Planning for logical, measurable outcomes
• Practical evaluation strategies including web and email based data collection
• Performance assessments
• Periodic reports (such as board reports, newsletters, etc.)
• Web-based performance reports
• Cost benefit analysis

We are always interested in talking with others who are working to build programs that foster responsible citizens and build strong community partnerships. E-mail Suzy at info@meritresearch.org or visit our contact page to schedule an initial meeting to discuss your program.