The new membership cycle started August 1! If you haven't yet renewed your annual school membership, be sure to do so by the end of September to continue to receive this newsletter. Questions about speech and debate? Email us at info@speechanddebate.org or call us at (920) 748-6206. We're here to help!
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In the new lesson plan collection Start Here: Teaching Extemporaneous Speaking, students will learn to research, outline, and deliver an original speech from memory with limited preparation. These nine lessons take students through the basics of the event using a mix of sample videos, lectures, activities, and practice time.
The collection is included with your NSDA membership! Use them in full or borrow pieces to supplement your instruction.
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Connect with Our Staff During Office Hours
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Our experienced NSDA staff members are here to help you on your coaching journey. Sign up for a personalized 20-minute session to ask questions, explore strategies, or dive deeper into topics that matter to you. Whether you’re seeking advice, resources, or just a friendly chat to boost your confidence, we're here to offer support!
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Drills and Activities for Class or Practice
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Our practice collection includes drills and practice activities sourced from coaches and students across the country. Focus in on specific skills like delivery, prep, strategy, memorization, characterization, movement, and more. This is a great tool for peer coaches and independent student learning! Have an activity to share? Please submit it!
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Register for Free Online Scrimmages
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There are eight more free, online practices this month with live judges and ballots as part of our Springboard Series. These are ideal practice sessions for speech and debate students who want to build their confidence in competing while also receiving constructive feedback from judges across the nation. Learn more or register »
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Tool for Building Your Schedule
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Our Cultural Observations Calendar is designed to help you consider holidays and observances tied to faith traditions when planning team meetings, practice sessions, and tournaments. Observing these days may affect one’s mental and/or physical activities (e.g., eating and attending special services), creating conditions that might prevent people from participating in team activities or performing at their best.
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$5,000 Team Grant Available This Fall—Apply by October 1
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Keith West dedicated his life to coaching and teaching youth in the ways of argumentation and debate. To honor his life and legacy, his family and friends have established the Keith West Memorial School Grant to provide one $5,000 grant, two $2,500 grants, and five $1,000 grants to teams who have strong potential but a significant lack of financial resources.
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Learn from National Champions
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Learning directly from national champions is a great way for students to think about their events differently or pick up new strategies. Encourage interested students to register to attend our first two Champion Q&A sessions of the year to ask their questions directly, or explore past sessions for their events!
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Share Your Feedback with the NFHS
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The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) is conducting annual surveys to track educator satisfaction and better understand retention and advocacy needs. Your input helps shape future resources, so please take a few minutes to complete the Speech and Debate Coach Satisfaction Survey and/or the Theatre Educator Satisfaction Survey by October 15. Even if you’ve participated before, your responses are vital for identifying long-term trends.
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