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Services We Offer

Program Development and Implementation

I design and implement impactful programs that drive positive change, specializing in environmental initiatives, climate resilience strategies, and community development projects. My approach integrates instructional design principles to ensure programs are engaging, effective, and achieve desired outcomes.

Examples
  • Climate Resilience Adaptation Training
  • Local/ Regional/ National Environmental Education Programs
  • Grassroots Neighborhood Safety Initiative
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Strategic Planning

I guide organizations in developing clear, actionable strategic plans that align with their mission and values, incorporating systems thinking and data-driven insights. My expertise includes designing strategic frameworks, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and establishing measurable goals to drive organizational success.

Examples
  • Annual Federal Contract Project Plans
  • Annual Education Strategic Plans
  • 5-Year Strategic Management Plans
  • Land Management Plans
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Monitoring and Evaluation

I design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation (MEL) systems to assess program effectiveness, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement. My approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making, adaptive management, and accountability.

Examples
  • Federal Learning and Training Efforts
  • Environmental-based Landscape Analyses
  • Program Theory of Change
  • Data Dashboard Development
  • Survey/ Interview Design, Development, Implementation
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Instructional Design and Instructional Technology

I apply instructional design principles to create engaging and effective learning experiences, optimizing training programs, educational materials, and outreach initiatives. My expertise encompasses needs assessment, curriculum development, and learning experience design.

Examples
  • Federal Learning Products and Services
  • Job Aids, eLearning Modules, Virtual or In-Person Blended Training Opportunities
  • ADDIE, Successive Approximation Model, Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction, Backwards Design
  • Multimedia Learning and Design Principles
  • Accessible, Universal, and Inclusive Design Principles
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Partnership Engagement and Development

I facilitate meaningful engagement with communities, organizations, and partners, creating collaborative frameworks that lead to sustainable solutions. I incorporate instructional technology to develop engaging online platforms and tools that enhance stakeholder communication and participation.

Examples
  • National Learning-Based Community of Practice
  • Community-based Grassroots Efforts
  • Learning Product Design
  • Volunteer Coordination and Development
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Grant Writing and Funding Acquisition

I help organizations obtain the financial resources they need to thrive by providing expert grant writing services and funding strategy development. I use clear and concise communication, a key principle of instructional design, to present proposals effectively to funders.

Examples
  • Multi-Agency Funding Types (Nonprofit, Business, State, Federal)
  • Proposal Development and Review
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Dr. Kenneth Rainer is a consultant and learning designer dedicated to fostering resilience through collaborative solutions. With 16+ years of experience, he partners with organizations and communities to design and implement programs and strategies that promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience, achieving meaningful and lasting impact.

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