April 4, 2017 |A weekly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
Dear Coach,
Don't miss details on our summer workshops for students, new competition tools, and important National Tournament deadlines below!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Summer LD and PF Topic Workshops »We are excited to announce this summer's Online TopicWorkshops!Students competing in Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum Debate can join us online to gear up for the September/October topics. This is a great way for students to refresh their skills as they prepare to re-enter the competitive season!
Public Forum Topic Workshop
August 12-13
This training features Stefan Bauschard, Jenny Cook, Andrew Dolberg, Jeff Miller, Martin Page, and Chase Williams as curriculum coordinators.
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Workshop
August 19-20
The LD Workshop features Kris Wright as curriculum coordinator.
National Tournament Paperwork »If your students are attending the National Tournament, pleasenote the following change to the Participant Release Forms and the Entry Confirmation/Signature Sheets. Rather than mailing these documents to the national office, please visit the "Status" tab of your National Tournament Registration page, print the documents, and get the necessary signatures. Once you have scanned and uploaded the signed documents, the national office will review them. At this time, your status will change from "MISSING" to "RECEIVED and REVIEWED by NSDA" in each section. Remember, the deadline to submit materials is May 1. If your school accepts an alternate entry, please download updated forms, acquire the signatures, and upload the new documents. Questions? Email info@speechanddebate.org.
Collaboration Study »You're invited to participate in a study of collaborative instruction and assessment in schools. This important work is being conducted by mission-driven organizations that believe in the power of collaboration, including the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, ISA Learning, the New Tech Network, and Participate. Get involved by taking a brief survey here.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Deadline Extended! Apply for the William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund » The application deadline to apply for financial support has been extended! This fund is designed to help schools and students attending the National Speech & Debate Tournament for the first time, as well as schools with demonstrated financial need. Applications will be accepted until Thursday,April 6 at midnight CT. To access the online form, please click here.
District Student of the Year – Due April 15 » District chairs, be sure to report your District Student of the Year winner here by April 15. One student from each nominating district will be entered into consideration for the William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year Award. Six finalists will interview with an esteemed panel of educators during the National Tournament. The National Student of the Year is announced during the Awards Assembly.
ACCESS YOUR RESOURCES
Public Forum Research Update »Resource Package subscribers can refresh their PF files with the April Research Update. Coach Kip McKee breaks down the resolution into a few main topics and provides resources specific to those areas. Check out the latest evidence to support Electoral College arguments here!
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