Teachers & Writers Collaborative
Q: How do I get a program?
A: Just call T&W workshops at 212-691-6590 or e-mail workshops@twc.org.
Q: How long are the residencies? How about each workshop?
A: The lengths of residencies vary. An average residency is 10 days (usually one day per week over 10 weeks). The longest residencies span the whole school year. We recommend a minimum of a 10-day residency for the production of an anthology. Each student workshop is about 50 minutes or a single class period in length, while each professional development workshop is one or 2 hours. Writing workshops for groups outside of schools are usually 2 hours.
Q: What comprises a typical residency day?
A: In a typical 3-class residency day, a T&W writer works with 3 different groups of students. The 3-class day also includes a special “fourth period,” during which the writer may meet with teachers, run a writers’ club, work with students individually, or develop other special projects in the school. Schools may also elect 2-class and 4-class residencies. During each class, the writer presents a writing exercise or lesson as a writing prompt, and then leaves time for students to write and to share their own work. The content of the day’s exercise is planned in advance with the classroom teachers, who actively participate in the residencies by doing their own writing and working with the T&W writer to coach students. Generally, writers focus on the art and craft of writing using literary models as a base. A poet, for example, might emphasize metaphor, tone, descriptive language, or other aspects of poetry in one session, and bring in relevant poems to share with students.
Q: What student populations do you work with?
A: T&W can work with students of any age from kindergarten through high school, as well as with adults.
Q: What does a program cost?
A: Costs vary depending on the length and location of residencies. Please see Cost and Benefits.
Q: Do you have a contract number with the NYC DOE?
A: Yes. T&W’s contract number with NYC’s Department of Education is QC510BY.
For more information about school-based writing residencies, professional development sessions, or other workshop opportunities, call 212-691-6590, e-mail workshops@twc.org, or send a fax to 212-675-0171.
T&W’s contract number with NYC’s Department of Education is QC510BY.
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