OUR PROGRAMS

PUBLIC SPEAKING EMPOWERING YOUTH

Speak With Purpose stands alone as the only youth public speaking program seamlessly woven into the fabric of the school day across King County public schools. Currently, our programs include:

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In School Programs

SWP offers three in-school programs for grades 4th-8th, integrated into the school day using a co-teaching model led by SWP educators in collaboration with classroom teachers. These programs are available as 10-week, semester-long, or full school year options.

Speaker's Bureau Series

Intensive monthly Saturday workshop series dedicated to teaching hand-selected SWP scholars how to enhance their public speaking skills by providing networking events, guest speakers and community public speaking opportunities.

Rising Voices Centerstage

This annual youth public speaking showcase celebrates and amplifies the voices of over 100 young scholars from grades 4 through 8. It provides them with a powerful platform to share their original "Passion Piece" speeches that explore topics like culture, identity, social justice, and their vision for a better world.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our curriculum at Speak With Purpose (SWP) is informed
by these five pillars of healing and liberation:

SELF EMPOWERMENT
PERFORMANCE SKILLS
RELATIONAL SKILLS
WRITING SKILLS
ADVOCACY

SCHOOLS WE SERVE TODAY

SCHOOLS WE HAVE SERVED

John Muir Elementary, Cleveland High School, Garfield High School, Summit Sierra Charter School, Mount View Elementary, Sugiyama High School, Olympic View Elementary and Jane Addams Middle School, Pathfinder K-8

Campbell Hill Elementary
Dearborn Park International Elementary
Dimmitt Middle School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Orca K – 8
South Shore PK – 8

Can you imagine what SWP can do in your school?

Fill out the inquiry form below and explore how together, SWP and your school can amplify voices of your scholars.

In-Class Programs