Write Away Writing Series:  With SWC classroom
workshops, the writing is actually secondary.  Rather, we utilize the
mechanics of creative writing for building confidence, bolstering
esteem and encouraging creative problem solving.  All workshops
are customized, interactive and grade-appropriate.  The series is
comprised of 1, 3 or 6 sessions and accommodates a rotation
through no more than three classrooms per visit.  Option to
conclude with a classroom performance or reading. K-12
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Milwaukee High School Slam League:  Creative writing
and spoken word are dynamic tools for building student
confidence and school community.  SWC supports interested
teachers and counselors in hosting spoken word clubs at their
school or community center.  We spend the fall semester
instructing the students on creating individual and team pieces.  
In the spring, the student teams compete in a multi-school poetry
slam league.  9-12 grades  
The Middle School Slam Series is an
abbreviated series offered in partnership with
Arts@Large.  
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The Assembly:  This high-energy showcase can be either an
all-school or multi-classroom assembly.  We present nationally-
accomplished spoken word artists, local teen performers, a live
deejay and, hopefully, the work of a few of your own students.  
Invariably, the student body is surprised to find themselves being
inspired and entertained by … poetry!  7-12 grades.  45 minutes.  
Performances are scheduled in the order they are received.  
Don't lose your first-choice dates!
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OMAI Annual Educator Institute:  For young people to
reach their full academic and artistic potential, they need the
support of their teachers and adult mentors. Many adults,
however, struggle to make their classes and programs relevant to
the changing culture and needs of today’s youth. In order to
bridge this educational-generational gap, OMAI teams up with
Urban Word NYC to offer the
Annual Spoken Word & Hip Hop
Educator’s Institute each July at UW-Madison. University & CEU
credit options available for interested individuals.  To receive an
Educator’s Institute application and registration information,
contact Willie Ney at 608-890-1055 or
wney@wisc.edu
teachers