Explore Membership
Unlock Student Potential Through Speech and Debate
From stronger engagement to greater confidence, an NSDA membership gives students the tools and recognition they need to grow—and the skills that last far beyond competition.
Join our Community
NSDA membership is school based and renewed annually. When you help start a team at your school or renew for a new school year, you build a space where student voices are heard and celebrated.
Your Role
Connect to Your School or Start a Team
Is your program new to the NSDA?
Welcome Back
Instructions
Program advisors can visit www.speechanddebate.org and click Member Login in the top right corner of the page. Use your username and password to log in to your account. Once you’ve logged in, click “Account” in the upper right corner, which will take you to your profile page. Under School Membership, select “Renew School”, in red and follow the prompts at the top of the page to renew your school.
Annual school membership is $349.
To finalize the renewal, follow the prompts on the page to review the following:
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- Step 1. Confirm information on the school profile page. Once confirmed/updated, select “Next Step.”
- Step 2. Confirm the coaches listed. Once confirmed/updated, select “Next Step.”
- Step 3. Create the invoice. The annual dues are automatically selected. You can use the toggle to add liability insurance for coaches. The prices for each item are listed on the right side of your screen along with a running total. When done, select “Create Invoice.”The system allows you to “Pay Now”, with a credit card or you can email the invoice to yourself or print out the pdf.
Need a Visual? Click here to watch our brief tutorial!
From improving student engagement to boosting their confidence, investing in a speech and debate program puts participants on an entirely new path.
Welcome!
Instructions
Welcome Back!
Instructions
- Program advisors can visit www.speechanddebate.org and click Member Login in the top right corner of the page. Use your username and password to log in to your account. Once you’ve logged in, click “Account” in the upper right corner, which will take you to your profile page. Please click “Renew School”, in red, from the left menu and follow the prompts at the top of the page to renew your school.
- High school membership is $149, with an option to upgrade to the all-school team Resource Package for an additional $199. Each individual high school student membership is a one-time $20 fee.
- Middle school membership is $75, with an option to upgrade to the all-school team Resource Package for an additional $199. Each individual middle school student membership is a one-time $10 fee.
- To finalize the renewal, follow the prompts on the page to review the following:
Step 1. Confirm information on the school profile page. Once confirmed/updated, click the “Next Step” button.
Step 2. Confirm the coaches listed. Once confirmed/updated, click the “Next Step” button.
Step 3. Create the invoice. The annual dues are automatically selected. You can use the toggle to select other options such as coach memberships, student memberships, insurance, and the Resource Package. The prices for each item are listed on the right side of your screen, and a running total is at the bottom in blue. When done, “Create Invoice and Proceed to Checkout”.
The system allows you to “Pay Now”, with a credit card or you can email the invoice to yourself or print out the pdf.
Need a Visual? Click here to watch our brief tutorial!
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Is your program is new to the NSDA?
Welcome Back
Instructions
Program advisors can visit www.speechanddebate.org and click Member Login in the top right corner of the page. Use your username and password to log in to your account. Once you’ve logged in, click “Account” in the upper right corner, which will take you to your profile page. Under School Membership, select “Renew School”, in red and follow the prompts at the top of the page to renew your school.
Annual school membership is $349.
To finalize the renewal, follow the prompts on the page to review the following:
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- Step 1. Confirm information on the school profile page. Once confirmed/updated, select “Next Step.”
- Step 2. Confirm the coaches listed. Once confirmed/updated, select “Next Step.”
- Step 3. Create the invoice. The annual dues are automatically selected. You can use the toggle to add liability insurance for coaches. The prices for each item are listed on the right side of your screen along with a running total. When done, select “Create Invoice.”The system allows you to “Pay Now”, with a credit card or you can email the invoice to yourself or print out the pdf.
Need a Visual? Click here to watch our brief tutorial!
Membership Structure
Annual School Membership
$349 annually |
Membership is active through July 31 of the school year for which you are renewing.
Student Benefits
- EXPAND YOUR RÉSUMÉ: Join one of the oldest and most respected honor societies known to admissions offices. Contextualize your speech and debate experience for internships, college applications, and scholarship opportunities.
- BUILD YOUR SKILLS: Access more than 1,000 competitive resources to practice your events and hone your skills.
- FIND MOTIVATION: Earn points and track your progress based on your competition and service activities.
- UNLOCK AWARDS: Qualify for special NSDA awards for competitive success, academic achievement, or service.
- ATTEND NATIONALS: Compete to qualify to the National Tournament where our champions are crowned.
Coach Benefits
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ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICES: Access online resources for speech and debate like lesson plans, textbooks, and practice tools.
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GET RECOGNIZED: Stand out to your administration when we celebrate your team’s progress with press releases, email outreach, and awards for achievement, growth, and service.
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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS: Access on-demand professional development opportunities through a variety of courses and resources.
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MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS: Manage your roster and enter points to allow students to track their progress in the Honor Society. Find tools to shape your culture and manage your team.
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CONNECT WITH EXPERTS: We are ready to answer your questions and provide support. Call or email to connect directly with our experienced staff 5 days a week.
Let Your Students Shine
As your team begins its journey, your students join a community that supports growth, achievement, and recognition. With instructional tools and Honor Society recognition for competition, academic excellence, and service, they’ll sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and compete among the best.
Let Your Students Shine
As your team begins its journey, your students join a community that supports growth, achievement, and recognition. With instructional tools and Honor Society recognition for competition, academic excellence, and service, they’ll sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and compete among the best.