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		<description><![CDATA[The OMIA Foundation, a private non-profit, charitable organization, has been developing and presenting original and innovative lesson plans to Michigan’s K-12 students since 2004. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated and caring teachers, musicians, and cohorts. Funding is received from private donations, government grants, foundations, service clubs, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong><a href="../">OMIA Foundation</a></strong>, a private non-profit, charitable organization, has been developing and presenting original and innovative lesson plans to Michigan’s K-12 students since 2004. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated and caring teachers, musicians, and cohorts. Funding is received from private donations, government grants, foundations, service clubs, businesses and individuals.</p>
<p><a href="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OMIA_thumbs_up.jpg"><img title="OMIA_thumbs_up" src="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OMIA_thumbs_up.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="118" align="left" hspace="20" /></a>Have you talked to your child’s teacher lately? The OMIA Foundation and the OMIA Teachers encourage you to do so! The first step to a better relationship with your child’s teacher is: COMMUNICATION. <strong>Take the next step… <em>get involved with </em></strong><strong><a href="../">OMIA</a></strong><strong><em> today and enhance the lives of students by expanding the scope of learning! </em></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="../">OMIA</a> Foundation works to enhance the lives of students by expanding the scope of learning. The Foundation offers Michigan’s students, teachers, and classrooms:</p>
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<li><a href="../">OMIA</a> lessons,</li>
<li><a href="../">OMIA</a> songs, and</li>
<li>a unique educational experience.</li>
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<p>We also offer graduates and musicians a unique opportunity to further their music education and personal professional endeavors. The Foundation is proud to offer its services to the teachers, students, and administrators of <a title="Michigan.gov" href="http://michigan.gov/">Michigan</a>’s K-12 classrooms free of charge.</p>
<p>We are committed to service excellence. The Foundation is fully licensed as a non-profit in the State of <a title="Michigan.gov" href="http://michigan.gov/">Michigan</a>. For awhile, we kept a <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_18095-45043--,00.html">license to solicit charitable donations</a> in Michigan. That was great, but we realized that we were <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_18095-50191--,00.html">exempt from licensure</a> for everything we did. If you think we are in error, please <a href="../contact-2/">contact us</a>. We have implemented research and development as well as giving full attention to the Michigan Department of Education, <a title="Michigan Children's Trust Fund" href="http://michigan.gov/ctf">Michigan Children’s Trust Fund</a>, <a title="Michigan Education Association" href="http://michigan.gov/mea">Michigan Education Association</a>, and Michigan Legislature.</p>
<p><a href="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OMIA_2_kids_look_right.jpg"><img title="OMIA_2_kids_look_right" src="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OMIA_2_kids_look_right.jpg" alt="" width="237" height="121" align="left" hspace="20" /></a>The Foundation continually strives to strengthen our connections to the community and those who use our services. We welcome stakeholder feedback and input . We work along side teachers to streamline service delivery.</p>
<p>We hope you enjoy this website and find it useful. For some it will be the beginning of our connection with you, while for others who already know us, we hope it will deepen your understanding of the Foundation and its activities. Whether you wish to access our services or support our activities we sincerely welcome you. We believe in our mission: to enhance the lives of students by expanding the scope of learning.</p>
<p><strong>Diversity, Education, and an Exciting New Teaching Philosophy</strong><br />
<strong><a href="../">OMIA</a></strong><strong> Teachers care about their students! </strong></p>
<p>These teachers go above and beyond the call of duty to bring exciting, relevant, and quality education to the students they are there to serve. OMIA Teachers have sought out ways to make the learning environment in their classrooms better.</p>
<p><strong><a href="../">OMIA</a></strong><strong> Teachers are typically: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Between the ages of 24 to 35 years old</li>
<li>Excited about their opportunity to teach Michigan’s children</li>
<li>Looking for ways to go beyond the normal curriculum</li>
<li>Dedicated to making the learning experience for their students the absolute best it can be!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Become an </strong><strong><a href="../">OMIA</a></strong><strong> Teacher: Contact the </strong><strong><a href="../">OMIA</a></strong><strong> Foundation </strong></p>
<p><strong>Encourage your child’s teacher to bring outside music inside the classroom. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Spread the word! </strong> Let everyone know how beneficial you think the OMIA Foundation is!</p>
<p><strong>Donate</strong>: allow the <strong><a href="../">OMIA Foundation</a></strong> to continue its work of:</p>
<ul>
<li>bringing outside music inside Michigan’s classrooms</li>
<li>enhancing education</li>
<li>promoting the well-being of Michigan’s students</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Help our cause </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>DONATE</li>
<li>CONTACT US WITH YOUR THOUGHTS</li>
<li>LOOK AROUND THE WEBSITE</li>
<li><em>SUPPORT THE </em><strong><a href="../">OMIA Foundation</a></strong><em> AND YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION! </em></li>
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