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Last Chance to Register for the Saturday Springboard Capstone
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The deadline to register for the free, all-day Springboard Capstone event is Thursday, November 14! Enjoy all of the benefits of a weekend tournament without bus travel or entry fees! Register to join us on Saturday, November 16 for low pressure, education-focused rounds to hone your students' skills!
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Overload 1 » In this group activity, one student reads their case and another is required to give a rebuttal to it. The next debater must also give a rebuttal to the case but is not permitted to use any of the answers used before. Continue this process until everyone participating is stumped. This will assist not only with coming up with diverse arguments but also the case reader’s construction. They can accommodate the responses into the case and make sure they have answers.
Overload 2 » In this variation of the rebuttal drill, the debater reads a case and afterward is cross-examined by the first opponent for five minutes. The second opponent may again cross-examine for five minutes but can not ask any of the same questions (or question the same aspect of the case) as the previous questioner. The debater being questioned will have a great idea of all of the possible ways someone might see case position The questioners develop a diversity of cross-examination strategies.
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Watch and Learn from Final Rounds
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The NSDA final round archives date back decades in older events. New coaches and students can learn about new events by watching the videos, or rounds can be used in classrooms or practice for more advanced students to analyze particular elements or strategies at play.
2024 final rounds are exclusively available to Resource Package subscribers. All other final rounds are available for all members!
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Nominate Students for Leadership in the NSDA
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The Student Leadership Council (SLC) provides feedback and recommendations throughout the year to ensure the NSDA is meeting students’ needs. This is a unique way to influence the organization’s future and an excellent addition to any student’s resume. If you know a student passionate about improving speech and debate, please tell them about this program and nominate them!
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High school member students who will graduate in 2026, 2027, or 2028 are eligible for nomination for next year's Council. Coaches may submit nominations by February 15 through a standard online form, which sends a copy to both the national office and the district chair, if applicable. Each district has the opportunity to nominate one member student for consideration. District winners must be reported by the district chair by March 1. Each country or U.S. territory also has the opportunity to nominate one student. The final SLC will be selected in April.
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Esther Oyetunji's Champion Q&A: Learn Live with an Oratory Expert
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Students and coaches are invited to join us live on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with three-time Original Oratory national champion Esther Oyetunji! Register to attend and submit a question in advance. Please help spread the word to your students. The recording will be available as a resource on our website after the session!
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Get Feedback on Intellectual Property Arguments from Experts
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We invite students and coaches to learn more about intellectual property in preparation for the 2024-2025 Policy Debate topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks.
On Thursday, November 14, teams can join the experts from the Center of Science and Industry's online Extracurricular Intellectual Property Innovation Center to get feedback on their arguments. Learn more or sign up today. Each workshop will be recorded and provided to registered participants.
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Explore Professional Development Opportunities
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Free, Self-Paced Courses » Enroll in online courses on our NSDA Learn platform to explore the basics of new events, build your coaching skills, or consider ways to make your team more welcoming or inclusive. When you complete a course, you receive a certificate reflecting the PD hours earned for any continuing education or certification needs! Explore courses »
Accreditation » Demonstrate your speech and debate expertise through our professional accreditation program! When you complete the self-paced online courses, you earn a new addition to your coaching resume. Accreditation demonstrates professionalism to your administration and is a mark of your commitment to speech and debate. Get accredited »
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Explore Hosting a Big Questions Event
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When you host a Big Questions event, you can earn money for your team! All you need is a minimum of 10 students and three rounds of competition, which can be in person, online, or a hybrid. We provide the topic primers and resources so you can focus on helping your students expand their perspectives. Find out more and apply today »
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