In essence, we are in the business of equipping people and organizations with the skills, knowledge, and ability they need to be passionate, principled, and powerful forces throughout society. We believe all people should be catalysts for change in the places that matter most to them. You could be a lynchpin for that change by using our purposeful, research-driven, inquiry-based approach to teaching, learning, and leadership.

Youth Engagement Partnering young people and adults as their work together to improve schools and communities.

• Classroom Management

• Curriculum Design

• Youth-Adult Partnerships

• Youth Events

• How to Work with Youth

• Marketing Programs to Youth

• Non-traditional youth Engagement

• Youth leadership

• Social justice

• Youth organizing

• Meaningful student involvement

• Empowerment with Purpose

Instructional and Program Design Designing and managing activities that engage students as active leaders and agents of positive change.

Sectors

• Nonprofit Leadership

• School Improvement

• Service Learning

• Local and State Government

• Publishing and Media

• Philanthropy and Foundations

• Out-of-School Time Providers

• National Organizations

Principles and Practices

• Full Partnership

• Reflection

• Inclusivity and diversity

• Influencing policy

• Driving practice

• Changing cultures and climates

• Integrating best practices and standards

• Evaluation and critical examination

Training & Professional Development on-site workshops and training sessions tailored to meet the unique needs and context of the client

 

Building a New Model for Community Action. Our staff worked with Action For Healthy Kids to provide an introductory training experience for New England leaders focused on engaging community members as partners in improving the physical activity and nutrition climates in schools.

 

Other clients have included... Manchester (CT) Youth Commission, National PTA, Vermont Principals Association, Sumner (WA) School District, University of Washington GEAR UP Program, National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

Consultation in-depth consultation and technical assistance with organizational and/or programmatic operations.

 

Making Service Learning Authentic. The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction was concerned about the effectiveness of their subgrantees' service learning programs, so they contracted with us to consult dozens of elementary, middle and high schools across the state.

 

Other clients have included... HumanLinks Foundation, Alberta Ministry of Education Speak Out Student Engagement Initiative, Seattle Public Schools.

Freelance Writing design and writing of curriculum, instructional materials, project manuals, proposals, and more

 

Promoting Engagement in Systems of Care. CommonAction Consulting staff provided guidance and writing for the American Institutes of Research Technical Assistance Partnership when they wanted to develop a comprehensive national guide for Systems of Care communities across the nation.

 

Other clients have included... Capstone Press, HumanLinks Foundation, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Youth On Board.

 

Public Speaking expert knowledge-sharing and motivational talks with young people and adults

Meaningful Student Involvement in Supportive Learning Environments. The New York State Student Support Services Center hired CommonAction Consulting to provide 15 keynote presentations with more than 100 schools at dozens of workshops across the state. Speaking to teachers, administrators, school staff, and higher ed faculty, our staff introduced the concept of meaningful student involvement supported with research, anecdotes, and examples from around the world.

Other clients have included... Centers for Disease Control Division of Adolescent and School Health, Pierce County Youth Prevention Summit, New York State Student Support Services Center, Penny Harvest Youth Rally, Youth and Family Leadership Institute.

Adam Fletcher Adam is an internationally-recognized expert on community engagement and is the founder of SoundOut and The Freechild Project. The author of dozens of publications, he consults with schools, community organizations, and government agencies across the US and Canada to promote meaningful and sustained approaches to community engagement. He uses more than 20 years experience working with small nonprofits, federal government agencies, and national foundations to promote effective approaches to successfully connecting people to the places they live in deep and meaningful ways. Learn more about him at www.adamfletcher.net.

Brittany Couch An advocate and youth development expert, Brittany's main area of focus is on helping young people with experiences in child serving systems such as:mental health, juvenile justice, foster care and special education develop their leadership potential. Her national and statewide facilitation experience informs her work with youth from a variety of ethnic backgrounds as well as rural and urban communities. She has engaged youth in many arenas such as policy, life-skill building, and at-risk programs as well as across backgrounds such as mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and special education.

Mike Bebee Mike has worked with hundreds of groups to help develop their leadership skills since 2004. With over 20 years of experience managing youth & adult leadership programs, Mike is passionate about partnering with young people to create positive social change.  His experience includes managing JustServe AmeriCorps, a youth anti-violence program, TEEN LINK, a hotline for youth answered by youth, and serving on the Board of Directors for COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere), a national organization advocating for the rights of GLBT families. Learn more about him at www.mikebeebe.biz.

Teddy Wright An exciting facilitator and youth development specialist skilled in program development, implementation and evaluation, Teddy has worked with organizations across the country. With experience as a child advocate and community-builder actively engaged in direct services and systems change to support youth and families subvert structural oppression and white supremacy, Teddy is a vital link in the CommonAction Consulting team.

Office Address

CommonAction Consulting

317 4th Ave. E. 3rd floor
Olympia, WA 98501 

Mailing Address

CommonAction Consulting

PO Box 6185

Olympia, WA 98507

Check out Adam Fletcher's blog at www.youngerworld.org!