Check out what's new this week, Coach!
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Download December Resources
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New monthly resources are live! Check out the latest tools for sharpening student skills.
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New Practice Tools
- Extemp Questions
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Congress Docket
- World Schools Motions
- Public Forum Advanced Evidence
- Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Evidence
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| In Case You Missed Them
- Public Forum Topic Analysis
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Lincoln-Douglas Analysis
- Policy Starter Files
- Big Questions Topic Resources
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Join the First Multicultural Learning Alliance Session This Thursday
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What makes the MLA special is its deliberate design as a safe space where coaches can explore critical topics without fear or threat of making a misstep. It is a judgment-free zone where you can expand your knowledge base, gain a foundational understanding of diversity-related subjects, and develop strategies to navigate the challenges that many of our students face.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to establish a strong foundation for your DEI journey. Join us for the first session this Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
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Sample Informative Speaking and Original Oratory Speech Outlines
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As students outline their persuasive or informative speeches, provide them with detailed written breakdowns for Info and OO so they can examine how a speech comes together on the page as well as on video. Outlines note the thesis, transitions, claims, warrants, impacts, sources, and all the elements of a successful speech. These resources are excerpted from lesson 9 of Start Here: Teaching Middle School Public Address. Access the full lessons, included with membership »
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Oratory by Blythe Castille,
2021 National Champion
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| Informative by Ceceilia Voss,
Three-Time National Finalist
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Register for the Saturday Springboard Capstone Tournament
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On Saturday, January 20, we are offering a four-round event with live debate and live and asynchronous speech. As always, there is no cost to participate in the Springboard Series thanks to the generosity of The Julia Burke Foundation! Registration closes on Wednesday, January 17, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Learn more about the schedule, events offered, and judge requirements at springboardcapstone.tabroom.com.
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Don't Forget—Have Your Students Contribute to our MLK Day Video
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Encourage your students to join us in commemorating MLK Day on January 15 by lending their voices to a unique project. They can record a section of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, "What is your life's blueprint?" and be a crucial part of a collective tribute honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. All students are welcome to participate! Make sure their videos are uploaded by December 8 »
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Free, Online Professional Development: Included with Membership
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Did you know that as an NSDA member, you have access to free, self-paced courses designed to enhance your coaching skills? Our NSDA Learn courses are a great way to dive deeper into coaching specific events or team management. Upon completion of a course, you’ll receive a custom certificate reflecting the hours logged to be used for professional development tracking or teaching recertification, if applicable. Popular courses include:
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Event-Based Courses
- Intro to Coaching Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Intro to Coaching Interp
- Intro to Framework
- Intro to Philosophy in Debate
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| Team Management Courses
- How to Build a Student Leadership Program
- Advocating for a Class
- Requesting, Hiring, and Mentoring Assistant Coaches
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Purchasing Liability Insurance
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We offer liability insurance through the NFHS. If you're not already covered, you can protect yourself and fellow coaches or chaperones when you purchase coverage via a member school's NSDA Account. Coverage is discounted to $14/person. To purchase, visit the Coach Roster on your NSDA Account and select Buy for any coach without a check mark under NFHS.
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