Check out new resources and opportunities for you, Coach!
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Teaching Nonverbal Communication with Silent Movies
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As one of the activities in Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking, students master nonverbal communication skills by creating a short silent movie scene. No vocal utterances (talking or otherwise) or use of text are permitted. Therefore, facial expressions, hand gestures, and body movements are required to convey meaning. A resource for them to create their storyboard is included, as well as a rubric for a 50-point assessment. This material, and all the units in the Start Here series, are included with your NSDA membership.
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Register for the Nats25 Info Session
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Are you planning to attend the National Tournament in June? Join NSDA staff and local hosts for an overview of 2025 National Tournament logistics and a Q&A session on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. CT. A recording will be made available on the website for those unable to attend the live session. Register in advance »
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Submit Your Nominations for NSDA Awards
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High School (District to National) » Each winner of the following district awards is automatically entered into the running for the national-level award when reported by your district chair. This is a special way to recognize excellence, offer a boost to new or rarely celebrated members, and uplift the members of your community who make speech and debate great.
District deadlines vary, so be sure to check with your local leadership about when nominations are due. District chairs must report district winners to us by April 16 for national award consideration!
Middle School (National) » Recognize a coach who champions speech and debate! Nominations for the Middle School Coach of the Year Award are due May 1. These nominations are evaluated by the national office to choose the winner.
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Encourage Students to Submit Legislation for the National Congress
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Your students can leave their mark on the 2025 National Tournament when they submit original legislation for the docket. Any NSDA member student, no matter their national qualification status, can directly submit their original legislation for the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Submissions are due by February 5. Consider making this an assignment for your Congress debaters! If selected, students will receive:
- Recognition in Rostrum
- An award after the tournament
- A $100 scholarship
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Subscribe to the New Tabroom.com Newsletter
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Stay informed about the latest updates and improvements to Tabroom.com! Sign up for a new monthly newsletter from NSDA Lead Developer, Chris Palmer, to keep up-to-date on Tabroom.com updates, upcoming changes, and progress on our ongoing rewrite. Sign up »
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Register to Attend: Champion Q&A with Isabella Royer
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Students and coaches are invited to join us live January 28 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with 2023 Program Oral Interp champion and 2024 runner-up Isabella Royer.
Please help spread the word to your students who are interested in Interp. The recording will be available as a resource on our website after the session.
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