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Title	Description	Category	Tags	Date	Access
Points Entry		resources		2019-11-26	Free
Congress Legislation - 2022 December	Download the December 2022 Legislation Docket.	resources	congress	2022-12-01	Members
Sample World Schools Motions - 2022 December	Download the December 2022 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2022-11-30	Members
Extemp Practice Questions - 2022 December	Download the December 2022 Extemp Practice Questions	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-11-30	Members
NSDA Account Overview		resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2021-09-13	Free
All About Districts Instructional Video	Running a district tournament can be a daunting task. Luckily, the National Speech & Debate Association is here to make sure your tournament runs as smoothly as possible! For a full list of rules and guidelines, review our Unified Manual online.	resources	districts, instructional-videos, team-management	2019-02-12	Free
Start Here: Teaching Middle School Program Oral Interp		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2022-11-17	Free
Dramatic Interpretation Final Round Video Archive		resources	dramatic-interp, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - November/December 2022	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - November/December 2022	resources	public-forum	2022-11-15	Resource Pkg
Letters in Support of Speech and Debate	Sometimes you can’t make the case for speech and debate all by yourself. That’s why we’ve collected letters written by prominent educators, coaches, and advocates of the activity that may help you as you champion this powerful and transformative activity.	resources	team-management	2019-04-25	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Kenneth Zapata	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Kenneth Zapata, Principal from Frank D. Paulo Intermediate School 75 in New York. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2022 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2022-11-15	Free
Mentoring Requirements	Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules November Board Meeting Agenda	resources	forms-manuals	2022-11-14	Free
Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive		resources	original-oratory, performance-videos	2022-03-04	Members
Extemp Debate Final Round Video Archive		resources	extemp-debate, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Congressional Debate Final Round Video Archive		resources	congress, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Poetry Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, poetry	2022-03-03	Members
Nationals 2022 Online Supps - Pro Con Challenge Finals		resources	performance-videos, pro-con-challenge	2022-08-17	Resource Pkg
Pro Con Challenge Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, pro-con-challenge	2022-03-03	Members
Impromptu Final Round Video Archive		resources	impromptu, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Prose Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, prose	2022-03-03	Members
Storytelling Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, storytelling	2022-03-03	Members
Expository Final Round Video Archive		resources	expository, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Commentary Final Round Video Archive		resources	commentary, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Middle School Administrator of the Year Nomination Form	Nominate an outstanding middle school administrator for Middle School Administrator of the Year!	resources	forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
Congress Legislation - 2022 November	Download the November 2022 Legislation Docket.	resources	congress	2022-10-31	Members
2022 National Speech & Debate Champions	Congratulations to our 2022 National Speech & Debate Champions!	news	big-questions, commentary, congress, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, extemp-debate, pkd-extemp-speaking, humorous-interp, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, poetry, policy, program-oral-interp, prose, public-forum, storytelling, us-extemp, world-schools	2022-06-02	Free
District Awards Reporting Form (Chairs Only)	District chairs, please use this form to let us know the names of your district student, coach, and administrator award winners and officially nominate them for the national-level awards!	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-09-09	Free
Sample World Schools Motions - 2022 November	Download the November 2022 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2022-10-31	Members
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2022 November/December	Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2022 November/December	resources	public-forum	2022-10-31	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 November/December	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 November/December	resources	lincoln-douglas	2022-10-31	Members
Extemp Practice Questions - 2022 November	Download the November 2022 Extemp Practice Questions	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-10-31	Members
Big Questions Debate Final Round Video Archive		resources	big-questions, performance-videos	2022-03-07	Free
Nationals 2018 - Big Questions Debate Final	Watch the 2018 Nationals Big Questions final round!	archived		2018-06-22	Free
Nationals 2017 - Big Questions Debate Finals	Watch the 2017 Nationals Big Questions final round!	archived		2017-06-23	Free
Nationals 2022 - Congressional Debate House Finals		resources	congress, performance-videos	2022-08-17	Resource Pkg
Informative Speech Breakdown	Go behind the scenes in the crafting of a final round Informative speech with a three-time national finalist.	resources	informative-speaking	2021-12-15	Members
High School Administrator of the Year Nomination Form	Nominate an outstanding high school administrator for High School Administrator of the Year!	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
High School Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2023	Nominate an outstanding high school coach for James M. Copeland Coach of the Year!	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
Assistant Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2023	Nominate an outstanding high school assistant coach serving at an NSDA member school for Assistant Coach of the Year!	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
Middle School Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2023	Nominate an outstanding middle school coach for Middle School Coach of the Year!	resources	forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
New Coach of the Year Nomination Form 2023	Nominate an outstanding high school coach who is in their first year of NSDA membership for New Coach of the Year!	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2020-01-02	Free
Local, District, and National Tournaments		resources		2019-11-26	Free
Local, District, and National Tournaments		resources		2022-10-19	Free
High School Unified Manual		resources	forms-manuals	2020-10-08	Free
Nationals 2022 - Extemp Debate Finals		resources	extemp-debate, performance-videos	2022-08-15	Resource Pkg
Congress Legislation - 2022 October	Download the October 2022 Legislation Docket.	resources	congress	2022-10-04	Members
Nationals 2022 - Congressional Debate Senate Finals	Watch parts one and two of the National Final Round of Congressional Debate Senate in 2019!	resources	congress, performance-videos	2022-08-16	Resource Pkg
Getting Started Update	Check out our guide for new coaches to learn how to make the most of the website and available NSDA resources.	resources	team-management	2022-10-07	Free
Getting Started	Check out our guide for new coaches to learn how to make the most of the website and available NSDA resources.	resources	team-management	2019-12-03	Free
Nationals 2022 - Public Forum Debate Finals	NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	performance-videos, public-forum	2022-07-25	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Policy Debate Finals	NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	performance-videos, policy	2022-08-05	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals		resources	performance-videos, poetry	2022-08-17	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Commentary Finals		resources	commentary, performance-videos	2022-08-17	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Poetry Finals		resources	performance-videos, poetry	2022-08-18	Resource Pkg
Student of the Year Nomination Form		resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-09-09	Free
Tournament Attendance Record	Download a copy of the Tournament Attendance Record.	resources	forms-manuals	2022-10-07	Free
Admin Endorsement Form	Download a copy of the Admin Endorsement Form.	resources	forms-manuals	2022-10-07	Free
2020-2021 NSDA Postage Report	Download a copy of the 2020-2021 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine.	archived		2021-09-16	Free
Extemp Practice Questions - 2022 October	Download the October 2022 Extemp Practice Questions	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-10-03	Members
Congressional Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	congress, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Pro Con Challenge Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, pro-con-challenge	2022-03-02	Members
World Schools Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2022-03-02	Members
World Schools Debate Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2022-03-04	Members
United States Extemp Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, us-extemp	2022-03-04	Members
Storytelling Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling	2022-03-02	Members
Public Forum Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum	2022-03-02	Members
Public Forum Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, public-forum	2022-03-04	Members
Program Oral Interp Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp	2022-03-02	Members
Program Oral Interpretation Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, program-oral-interp	2022-03-04	Members
Prose Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, prose	2022-03-02	Members
Policy Debate Final Round Video Archive		resources	performance-videos, policy	2022-03-03	Members
Policy Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, policy	2022-03-02	Members
Poetry Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, poetry	2022-03-02	Members
Middle School Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive		resources	middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Extemporaneous Speaking Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp	2022-03-02	Members
International Extemp Final Round Video Archive		resources	international-extemp, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Informative Speaking Final Round Video Archive		resources	informative-speaking, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Informative Speaking Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Impromptu Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Humorous Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Duo Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Dramatic Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Declamation Middle School Final Round Video Archive		resources	declamation, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-03-02	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Extemporaneous Speaking Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Extemporaneous Speaking in 2019!	resources	international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp	2022-08-16	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Declamation Finals	Watch the Declamation final round from Middle School Nationals 2019!	resources	declamation, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-08-18	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Informative Speaking Finals	Watch the 2017 Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking!	resources	informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-08-17	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Original Oratory Finals	Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of Original Oratory! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos	2022-08-17	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, poetry	2022-08-16	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Pro Con Challenge Finals		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, pro-con-challenge	2022-08-16	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Poetry Interpretation Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Poetry Interpretation in 2019!	resources	middle-school, performance-videos, poetry	2022-08-16	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Program Oral Interp Finals		resources	middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp	2022-08-16	Members
Sample World Schools Motions - 2022 October	Download the October 2022 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2022-09-30	Members
Nationals 2022 - Impromptu Finals		resources	impromptu, performance-videos	2022-08-18	Resource Pkg
Who We Are		resources		2019-11-26	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Leonidas Patterson	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Leonidas Patterson, Student Activities Director for the Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2022 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2022-09-23	Free
Advocacy Articles		resources	team-management	2017-07-06	Free
Springboard Survey	Springboard Post Tournament Survey Form	archived		2020-10-27	Free
2022 NSDA July Competition Rules Minutes	Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules July Board Meeting Agenda	resources		2022-09-12	Members
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2022	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2022	resources	public-forum	2022-09-15	Resource Pkg
5 Tips for Beginning a New Speech and Debate Program - Springboard Webinar Series	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2022-09-12	Free
Rhetorical Speech 101	Presented by Sahiba Tandon, 2020 NSDA Expository National Champion. Whether you're just starting out or could use a refresher on the basics, Rhetorical Speech 101 is sure to get you up to speed! Learn more about Expository Speaking, Informative Speaking, and Original Oratory from a national champion.	resources	commentary, expository, impromptu, informative-speaking, instructional-videos, original-oratory	2022-09-12	Free
Rebuttal Basics in Debate	Chad Meadows, Director of Debate at Western Kentucky University, discusses strategies for structuring, delivering, and generating arguments for a rebuttal speech in debate. Whether you're just starting out or could use a refresher on the basics, Rhetorical Speech 101 is sure to get you up to speed! Learn more about Expository Speaking, Informative Speaking, and Original Oratory from a national champion.	resources	big-questions, instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy	2022-09-12	Free
Interpretation - Textbook	Click here to download the Interpretation Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, forms-manuals, humorous-interp, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling	2016-06-02	Members
Start Here: Teaching Middle School Congressional Debate	Have you ever wished you had a road map to help you teach a new event? We have consulted expert coaches to create the “Start Here” series to act as your guide while navigating a new event. These easy to follow lesson plans are backed up with ready-to-use resources and materials.	resources	classroom-resources, middle-school, public-forum	2022-09-12	Free
2022 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda	resources		2022-09-12	Members
NSDA Springboard Series Judge Training	NSDA staff conduct a judge training focused on how to provide constructive feedback for speech and debate competitors during learning-focused scrimmage tournaments.	resources	instructional-videos	2022-09-12	Free
Springboard for Opportunities: Using the NSDA’s Expanded Springboard Free-Tournament Series	Thanks to the generosity of The Julia Burke Foundation, the online Springboard Series has been expanded. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Springboard Series will provide a variety of opportunities including free online after-school scrimmages and two weekend tournaments. Both speech and debate events will be offered for current high school and middle school students. Events will offer a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous speech and debate opportunities. This session will provide more information on how to get involved and ideas for how to use this program to grow and support your team! Session led by Lauren Burdt, NSDA Competition Manager	resources	instructional-videos	2022-09-12	Free
How to Compete in Pro Con Challenge	Learn how to coach or compete in Pro Con Challenge, one of the most challenging and exciting events in speech and debate, from the coach of the 2021 Pro Con Challenge national champion! Presented by Bill Harris, speech and debate coach at Grand Rapids City High Middle School, MI. Featuring Aaron Chen, 2021 Pro Con Challenge National Champion.	resources	instructional-videos, pro-con-challenge	2022-09-12	Free
How to Judge Congressional Debate for Beginners	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	resources	congress, instructional-videos	2022-09-12	Free
Suggested Source Material for Interpretation Events	The following websites are approved for use in Interp by the National Speech & Debate Association.	resources	districts, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, forms-manuals, humorous-interp, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling	2020-04-30	Free
High School Nationals 2022 Script List	Download the source material information for performances that made it to the semifinals and final rounds of the 2022 National Tournament in DI, HI, and POI.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2022-08-22	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	resources	lincoln-douglas	2022-08-31	Members
Team Recruitment Strategies	While speech and debate activities provide an enormous potential benefit for every student who participates, many students do not realize it! For this reason, recruitment is necessary to build a successful program. Get the guide to building your program.	resources	team-management	2019-10-30	Free
Extemp Practice Questions - 2022 September	Download the September 2022 Extemp Practice Questions	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-08-31	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 Script List	Download the source material information of speech performances performed at the 2022 Middle School National Tournament.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, poetry, prose, storytelling	2022-08-31	Members
Congress Legislation - 2022 September	Download the September 2022 Legislation Docket.	resources	congress	2022-08-30	Members
Sample World Schools Motions - 2022 September	Download the September 2022 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2022-08-30	Members
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October	resources	public-forum	2022-08-30	Members
Nationals 2022 - Prose Finals	Watch the National Final Round of Prose in 2019! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	performance-videos, prose	2022-08-19	Resource Pkg
Webinar Recordings - Springboard	Use this page to locate any Sprinboard Series webinar recording!	archived		2021-09-24	Free
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Prose Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Prose in 2019! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	middle-school, performance-videos, prose	2022-08-18	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 – Storytelling Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019!	resources	middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling	2022-08-18	Members
Nationals 2022 - Expository Finals	Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Expository!	resources	expository, performance-videos	2022-08-18	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Storytelling Finals	Watch the National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019!	resources	performance-videos, storytelling	2022-08-17	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - World Schools Debate Finals		resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2022-08-16	Resource Pkg
NSDA Conference Session Video Archive		resources	instructional-videos	2021-09-01	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Final Round Video Archive		resources	lincoln-douglas, performance-videos	2022-03-04	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate in 2019!	resources	lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-08-15	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - World Schools Debate Finals	Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of World Schools Debate! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	middle-school, performance-videos, world-schools	2022-08-15	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Congressional Debate Finals	Watch the final round of Congressional Debate from the 2014 Middle School Nationals!	resources	congress, middle-school, performance-videos	2022-08-15	Members
Middle School Nationals 2022 - Public Forum Finals	Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Public Forum in 2019!	resources	middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum	2022-08-15	Members
Congressional Debate Round Intro	Curious what to expect starting out in Congress? Watch this round to familiarize yourself with the event!	resources	classroom-resources, congress, instructional-videos	2022-08-15	Free
Nationals 2022 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals	NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	lincoln-douglas, performance-videos	2022-08-01	Resource Pkg
Big Questions Topic Analysis and Sample Cases	Download the Big Questions 2022-2023 Topic Analysis and Sample Cases.	resources	big-questions	2022-08-15	Free
Big Questions Starter Pack	Download the Big Questions 2022-2023 Starter Pack	resources	big-questions	2022-08-12	Free
Big Questions 2018-2019 Ballot	Download our Big Questions ballot to print.	resources	big-questions	2018-08-02	Free
2022 Public Forum National Final Round Affirmative Case	Courtesy of Arjun Surya and Justin Zhang of Seven Lakes High School, TX.	resources	public-forum	2022-08-11	Free
2022 Public Forum National Final Round Negative Case	Courtesy of Amanda Frank and Maria Jose Riofrio of NSU University School, FL.	resources	public-forum	2022-08-11	Free
2022 Lincoln-Douglas National Final Round Negative Case	Courtesy of Easton Logback of Olathe East High School, KS.	resources	lincoln-douglas	2022-08-11	Free
Nationals 2022 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals		resources	dramatic-interp, performance-videos	2022-08-09	Resource Pkg
Humorous Interpretation Final Round Video Archive		resources	humorous-interp, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Duo Interpretation Final Round Video Archive		resources	duo-interp, performance-videos	2022-03-03	Members
Nationals 2022 - Duo Interpretation Finals		resources	duo-interp, performance-videos	2022-08-08	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Informative Speaking Finals		resources	informative-speaking, performance-videos	2022-08-08	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - United States Extemp Finals		resources	performance-videos, us-extemp	2022-08-08	Resource Pkg
Districts/Nationals Leadership		resources		2019-12-09	Free
Committee Management		resources		2019-12-09	Free
Archived Big Questions Resources		resources	big-questions	2017-08-08	Free
Nationals 2022 - Humorous Interpretation Finals		resources	humorous-interp, performance-videos	2022-08-03	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - International Extemp Finals		resources	international-extemp, performance-videos	2022-08-02	Resource Pkg
Nationals 2022 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals		resources	performance-videos, program-oral-interp	2022-08-02	Resource Pkg
Archived Extemp Resources		resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2018-12-01	Members
Academic All American Award Commemoration	Only two percent of NSDA member students receive the Academic All American award. Order exclusive insignia to celebrate this remarkable achievement! Download our flyer to learn more or click the items below to place your order online today.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2019-01-25	Free
Archived Congressional Debate Resources		resources	congress	2018-12-01	Members
Archived Public Forum Debate Resources		resources	public-forum	2018-08-21	Members
Archived Lincoln-Douglas Debate Resources		resources	lincoln-douglas	2018-08-24	Members
Archived World Schools Resources		resources	world-schools	2018-12-01	Members
Nationals 2022 - Original Oratory Finals	NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	original-oratory, performance-videos	2022-07-28	Resource Pkg
Administrators		resources		2020-01-14	Free
Nationals 2022 - Big Questions Debate Final		resources	big-questions, performance-videos	2022-07-26	Free
National Tournament Awards Assembly Video Archive		resources	performance-videos	2020-07-01	Free
Nationals 2022 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly		resources	performance-videos	2022-07-25	Free
Tournament Book Archive	Check out past editions of the official program for the National Speech & Debate Tournament including event information, annual award recipients, attendee rosters, and more!	resources		2020-07-29	Free
Replacement Membership Certificates	Lost your certificate? Need a name change? Order replacements here!	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2018-02-21	Free
Introduction to Philosophy in Debate	This guide serves as an introduction to the most common philosophies in debate. By the end of this guide, debaters should be able to apply philosophies to strengthen or weaken arguments, differentiate the three main branches of philosophy, and engage constructively with philosophies that are commonly used in competitive debates.	resources	big-questions, lincoln-douglas	2022-07-11	Members
Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2023	Individuals with 25 years of NSDA coach membership prior to the start of the National Tournament, or who are retired from coaching and teaching, are eligible for this prestigious award.	resources	forms-manuals	2021-07-01	Free
Nationals 1995 - Original Oratory Finals	Watch the 1995 National Final Round of Original Oratory! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.			2022-06-27	Free
Webinar Recordings	Use this page to locate any webinar recording!	resources	congress, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, policy, program-oral-interp, public-forum, team-management, us-extemp, world-schools	2016-05-31	Resource Pkg
Congress Legislation - 2022 Middle School Nationals	Download the 2022 middle school docket containing preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation (updated 05/18/22)	resources	congress	2022-05-01	Free
USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual - 2022 Tournament	Click here to download the 2022 USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual.	resources	forms-manuals, world-schools	2021-02-15	Free
Congress Legislation - 2022 High School Nationals	Download the 2022 high school docket containing preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation (updated 05/13/22)	resources	congress	2022-05-01	Free
Congress Legislation - 2022 Last Chance Qualifier	Download the 2022 Last Chance Qualifier docket containing preliminary and elimination round legislation (updated 05/03/22)	resources	congress	2022-05-03	Free
Congress Legislation - 2022 High School Online Supps	Download the 2022 high school online supplemental docket containing preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation (updated 05/01/22)	resources	congress	2022-05-01	Free
NSDA Logo Use Guidelines	The NSDA logo and insignia are an important part of our organization’s identity. To preserve their value as images of the NSDA, our logo and insignia must be used in a manner that is consistent with our values and support our mission.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-09-22	Free
Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 April		resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-04-24	Members
Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 March		resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-03-21	Members
Declamation Starter Kit	Explore the fundamentals of Declamation, including notes on event structure, choosing a piece, cutting, and delivery. This guide is appropriate for middle school and high school students but features time limits for middle school.	resources	declamation	2022-04-13	Members
USA Debate Signature Sheet	Students who are interested in applying for the 2022-2023 USA Debate Team must download and complete this two-page form, collect signatures, then upload it as part of the online application process.	resources	forms-manuals, world-schools	2017-04-04	Members
Policy Starter Files - 2021-2022	Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2021-2022. Use these resources to get started on the new 2021-2022 Policy Debate topic.	resources	policy	2021-09-10	Members
Big Questions Judge Primer 2020-2021	Download the Big Questions judge primer to print.	archived		2022-03-31	Free
Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 February		resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2022-02-25	Members
Tabroom Ballot Reflection - Classroom Activity	Click here to download a lesson plan that guides students to evaluate and reflect upon the ballots and feedback they've received while competing.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-12-11	Resource Pkg
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Holly Williams	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Holly Williams, Associate Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools in Arizona. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the February/March 2022 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2022-02-15	Free
Start Here: Teaching Middle School Public Forum	Have you ever wished you had a road map to help you teach a new event? We have consulted expert coaches to create the “Start Here” series to act as your guide while navigating a new event. These easy to follow lesson plans are backed up with ready-to-use resources and materials.	resources	classroom-resources, middle-school, public-forum	2022-02-14	Free
Running Practices	Access more than 50 individual drills and practice activities for delivery, prep, strategy, memorization, characterization, movement, and more.	resources	classroom-resources, team-management	2020-10-30	Members
Prose Starter Kit	Explore the fundamentals of Prose, including notes on event structure, cutting, working with a manuscript, and delivery, as well as advice from National Tournament finalists. This guide is appropriate for middle school and high school students but features time limits for middle school.	resources	prose	2022-02-03	Members
National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2022	Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day!	resources		2021-10-25	Free
Fundraising Guide for Speech and Debate Teams	Download our Fundraising Guide and Additional Fundraising Strategies for Speech and Debate Teams, co-written by Edco and the National Speech & Debate Association.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2019-02-25	Free
Critical Classroom Conversations		resources	classroom-resources	2017-08-16	Free
Start Here: Teaching Middle School Public Address	Have you ever wished you had a road map to help you teach a new event? We have consulted expert coaches to create the “Start Here” series to act as your guide while navigating a new event. These easy to follow lesson plans are backed up with ready-to-use resources and materials.	resources	classroom-resources, middle-school, original-oratory	2021-12-13	Free
NSDA Campus	NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost.	resources		2020-06-04	Free
Speech Warm-ups	Warm-ups are the verbal and physical exercises we do before and between rounds to get energy, focus, and warm voices. Here are a few popular warm-ups used by teams across the country.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose	2021-11-16	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Alfred F. Dugan III	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Alfred F. Dugan III, Head of School at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Jersey. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2021 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2021-11-12	Free
Resources: Maximizing Your Membership	Explore the competitive and instructional resources that come with your school membership.	resources	team-management	2021-11-10	Members
2021 NSDA Competition Rules November Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Competition Rules November Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2021-11-08	Free
Poetry Starter Kit	Use this guide to get started with Poetry, including a sample annotated cutting and advice from national finalists.	resources	poetry	2021-11-05	Members
Team Sponsorship Letter Template	Use this letter template to reach out to local businesses about sponsorship of your team.	resources	team-management	2020-08-07	Free
Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions	Download the Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions	resources	classroom-resources, international-extemp, us-extemp	2020-02-20	Free
Start Here: Teaching Middle School Interp		resources	classroom-resources, dramatic-interp, humorous-interp, middle-school, program-oral-interp	2021-10-25	Free
How to Complete the District Dates Form	Download instructions for completing the District Dates form on Tabroom.	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2018-12-18	Free
District Recognition		resources		2019-12-09	Free
District Recognition 2020		resources		2021-10-11	Free
District Leader Toolkit	Check out these resources for new and veteran district leaders alike to grow speech and debate in your area, communicate with the coaches in your district, and run a successful district tournament!	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2019-12-09	Free
Middle School Unified Manual		resources	forms-manuals, middle-school	2020-01-28	Free
Archived Policy Debate Resources		resources	policy	2018-09-04	Members
Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021	Download Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021 PDF	archived		2020-09-21	Free
Nationals 2020 - Big Questions Debate Final		archived		2020-06-19	Free
Archived Big Questions 2016-2017 Resources		archived		2016-07-31	Free
Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer	Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer	archived		2019-10-11	Free
Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020	Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020	archived		2019-10-15	Free
Big Questions Evidence Packet 2019-2020	Download the Big Questions 2019-2020 Evidence Packet	archived		2019-10-11	Free
Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive 2019-2020	Download our Big Questions Sample Negative Constructive for 2019-2020	archived		2019-10-11	Free
Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2019-2020	Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive for 2019-2020	archived		2019-10-11	Free
Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2019-2020	Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive for 2019-2020.	archived		2019-10-11	Free
Big Questions Judge Primer 2019-2020	Download the Big Questions judge primer to print.	archived		2019-08-14	Free
Big Questions 2019-2020 Ballot	Download our Big Questions ballot to print.	archived		2019-08-12	Free
Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template	Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template	resources	big-questions	2020-09-08	Free
District Leadership Directory - 2021-2023	View the District Leadership Directory.	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-08-01	Free
NSDA Online Springboard Series Update	Thanks to the generosity of The Julia Burke Foundation, the online Springboard Series has been expanded. The Springboard Series will again offer FREE speech and debate events. These events will provide a variety of free, online opportunities including after-school scrimmages and two weekend tournaments. We are grateful to announce these events will be offered free for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The Julia Burke Foundation was established in memory of Julia Burke, a young woman of substance with a passion for debate. We are proud to partner with The Julia Burke Foundation to offer these opportunities in Julia’s memory.	archived		2021-06-10	Free
2019-2020 NSDA Postage Report	Download a copy of the 2019-2020 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine.	archived		2020-09-22	Free
Impromptu Starter Kit	Explore the fundamentals of Impromptu Speaking! This guide is appropriate for middle and high school level students and contains notes on event structure, balancing time, and delivery, as well as practice activities and advice from National Tournament finalists.	resources	impromptu, middle-school	2021-09-14	Members
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Sharron Heinrich	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Sharron Heinrich, Principal at Gabrielino High School in California. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2021 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2021-09-13	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Tammy Ferguson	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Tammy Ferguson, Head of School from The Weiss School in Florida. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2021 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2021-04-22	Free
Sample Press Release	Sample Press Release	resources		2020-08-05	Free
Keith West Memorial School Grant	Online Funding Series Application	resources		2021-08-17	Free
2021 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2021-09-08	Free
Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2021-09-03	Free
Student Benefits Flyer	Download our Student Benefits Flyer and help students discover their superpowers and uncover their confidence. An NSDA membership offers the tools to expand your skills and celebrate your achievements.	resources	team-management	2021-09-03	Free
Nationals 2021 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly		resources	performance-videos	2021-06-19	Free
Trauma-Informed Education Practices		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2021-09-01	Free
Navigating Students with Anxiety in the Classroom and Competitive Space		resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2021-09-01	Free
Hosting Equitable Tournaments and Implementing Equity Panels		resources	districts, inclusion, instructional-videos	2021-09-01	Free
Extemp Prep and Speech Breakdown - Student Experts Series		resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2021-08-04	Members
High School Nationals 2021 Script List	High School Nationals 2021 Script List	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2021-07-30	Members
Middle School 2021 Script List	Middle School 2021 Script List	resources	declamation, dramatic-interp, humorous-interp, informative-speaking, original-oratory, poetry, prose, storytelling	2021-07-30	Members
Start Here: Teaching Lincoln-Douglas		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2021-07-29	Free
Middle School Speech Challenge 2021 - Humorous Interpretation Showcase		resources	humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos	2021-06-13	Members
Sample Team Handbook	Download a sample team handbook to use as inspiration for your team policies, including a practice schedule and requirements, communications, ethics, attire, and more.	resources	team-management	2021-07-20	Free
Start Here: Teaching Policy		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2021-07-20	Free
How to Host a Tournament		resources		2019-12-17	Free
2021 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs		archived		2020-10-15	Free
2021 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form	The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award.	archived	forms-manuals	2020-10-15	Free
Hall of Fame Update	Learn more about the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame.	archived		2021-01-15	Free
Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ	Download Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ.	archived		2016-12-06	Free
Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017	Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017	archived		2016-10-04	Free
Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017	Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017	archived		2017-01-06	Free
Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2016-2017	Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive.	archived		2016-10-21	Free
Big Questions 2016-2017 Negative Evidence	Download Big Questions Negative Evidence.	archived		2016-11-10	Free
Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017	Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017	archived		2016-10-12	Free
Big Questions Evidence Packet	Big Questions 2017-2018 Evidence Packet	archived		2018-03-23	Free
Duo Interpretation Division Selection for 2021 Nationals		archived		2021-03-10	Free
Big Questions Application Reminder		archived		2019-04-03	Free
Big Questions Advanced Topic Analysis 2016-2017	Big Questions Topic Analysis 2016-2017	archived		2016-09-02	Free
Big Questions Topic Analysis	Big Questions 2017-2018 Topic Analysis	archived		2017-08-07	Free
Big Questions Middle School Topic Analysis	Big Questions 2017-2018 Middle School Topic Analysis	archived		2017-08-07	Free
MS Nats Congress Judge Form		archived		2017-05-31	Free
Early Invoicing Request		archived	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-08-08	Free
San Fran Bay Congress Qualifier Form		archived		2020-04-23	Free
2020 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form	The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award.	archived	forms-manuals	2019-09-30	Free
2019 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form	The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to continue the National Educator of the Year award. This award is given at two levels—the state level and the national level. Each State Educator of the Year will be considered for the national-level Educator of the Year award.	archived	forms-manuals	2018-10-19	Free
Exemplary Student Service Award Nomination Form 2020		archived	forms-manuals	2019-09-19	Free
World Schools Debate Online Demo		resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2020-06-01	Free
World Schools Norms - 2021 Nationals	World Schools Norms - 2021 Nationals	resources	world-schools	2020-06-14	Free
Duo Interp Split Screen Demo - Online Nationals 2021	Curious about what to expect in Duo Interpretation at Nationals 2021? Watch this informative video for a demonstration and explanation of the procedures for this year's Duo competition.	resources	duo-interp, instructional-videos	2020-05-15	Free
Start Here: Teaching Public Forum		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2021-05-25	Free
Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2019-11-12	Free
National Tournament Judge Procedures		resources		2021-05-17	Free
District Leadership Election Results - 2019-2021		archived		2019-05-02	Free
2018-2019 NSDA Postage Report	Download a copy of the 2018-2019 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine.	archived		2019-09-16	Free
Mentor of the Year Nomination		archived		2017-03-07	Free
Diamond Awards Claim Request Form	Congratulations on earning a Diamond Award during the 2019-2020 season! You may have your award sent to your school, your home, or another address of your choice. It is important to us that you receive your materials as quickly and efficiently as possible. To help us in doing so, please complete this form by August 31, 2020.	archived		2020-06-22	Free
Inclusion Workshop	The NSDA Inclusion Workshop, facilitated by Courageous Conversation by the Pacific Educational Group, Inc., teaches a protocol for discussing race in productive, insightful, and generative ways.	archived		2018-11-26	Free
District Leadership Affirmation and Luncheon RSVP 2019		archived		2019-05-09	Free
2020 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs		archived		2019-09-30	Free
2020 National Tournament Officials Form		archived		2020-05-07	Free
Urban Debate League End of Year Report		archived		2016-12-19	Free
Presidential Debate Bingo	Click here to download printer-friendly cards to play Presidential Debate Bingo during your next watch party or classroom activity!	archived		2016-10-07	Free
LD September/October Online Topic Workshop		archived	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2017-03-14	Free
PF September/October Online Topic Workshop		archived		2017-03-14	Free
Online Topic Workshops		archived		2017-03-30	Free
Nats19 Finalist Information		archived	forms-manuals	2019-06-14	Free
High School Point Recording Guide	Our High School Point Recording Guide gives you step-by-step instructions for viewing records and standings, paying membership dues, entering student merit points, and more using our online Points Application.	archived		2017-01-11	Free
Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals	Download the Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals Doc.	archived		2020-08-26	Free
Communication Bootcamp Webinar - Presented by Eastern New Mexico University		archived	instructional-videos	2020-06-05	Members
2018 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form		archived	forms-manuals	2017-08-23	Free
2019 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs		archived		2018-10-19	Free
NSDA National Conference 2018		archived		2018-08-13	Free
2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2019-02-22	Free
2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2019-04-25	Free
2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2021-03-09	Free
2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2021-04-29	Free
2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2020-08-31	Free
2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2020-05-04	Free
2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2020-12-02	Free
2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2019-09-09	Free
2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda	Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda	archived		2019-12-03	Free
2018-19 USA Debate Team Application - Stage Two		archived		2018-06-14	Free
NSDA Power of ONE New Member Form	Complete this form to apply to take part in our Power of ONE campaign. We're excited about your potential membership.	archived	forms-manuals	2019-12-12	Free
Mechanics of Flowing		resources	instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas	2021-05-10	Members
Big Questions 2017-2018 Judge Primer	Download our Big Questions judge primer to print.	archived		2017-09-29	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Case Outline	Utilize this outline for writing your first LD case on the affirmative or the negative. This resource was created by Josh Roberts.	resources	lincoln-douglas	2021-04-30	Members
Bylaws	Click here to download a copy of the governing bylaws for the National Speech & Debate Association, ratified September 18, 2020. This document replaces all prior versions of the organization's constitution and bylaws.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2020-09-22	Free
Middle School Mini Lesson: Writing Speech Introductions	In this set of three speech activities, middle school students will learn the different components of an introduction and be able to construct one on their own.	resources	expository, informative-speaking, original-oratory	2021-04-22	Free
Policy Evidence March 2021	Download the Policy Evidence December 2020 doc.	resources		2021-04-01	Members
Competition Events Guide	Click here to download the Competition Events Guide.	resources	forms-manuals	2020-01-14	Free
High School National Tournament Script Requirements	Download a description of the items students in speech will upload to Tabroom.com before participating in the High School National Tournament!	resources	forms-manuals	2019-05-15	Free
Using Online Tournament Features in Tabroom.com Webinar		resources	districts, instructional-videos	2021-04-05	Free
Sample Ballot - Original Spoken Word Poetry - Blank	Download the Sample Ballot for Original Spoken Word Poetry!	resources	poetry	2021-03-22	Free
Sample Ballot - Pro Con Challenge - Blank	Download the Sample Ballot for Pro Con Challenge!	resources	pro-con-challenge	2021-03-22	Free
Getting Started with Original Spoken Word Poetry	This introductory guide to Spoken Word is a helpful tool as students explore ways they might express their thoughts and experiences through poetry. Students can watch sample performances, explore topics, and read up on writing, revision, practice, and delivery tips.	resources	poetry	2021-03-22	Free
NSDA Campus Tech	NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost.	resources		2021-02-18	Free
We Honor the Code Banner	Print this banner for your students to sign and display in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room.	resources	team-management	2019-09-20	Free
Recognition Opportunities		resources		2019-11-26	Free
Nationals 2018 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly	Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2018!	resources	performance-videos	2018-06-20	Members
Nationals 2019 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly	Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2019!	resources	performance-videos	2019-06-20	Members
Character Checklist	Use this checklist to track student progress in bringing characters to life. This resource is part of our NSDA Learn course Intro to Coaching: Dramatic and Humorous Interp.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, program-oral-interp	2021-02-09	Members
Intro to Flowing Policy Debate		resources	instructional-videos, policy	2021-01-26	Members
Performance Breakdown: Crafting a Duo Interp	Intro to Coaching: DUO	resources	classroom-resources, duo-interp	2021-02-01	Members
Duo Performance Breakdown - Student Experts Series		resources	duo-interp, instructional-videos	2021-01-26	Members
Congressional Debate - Legislation Templates	Download official NSDA templates for writing and submitting Congress legislation.	resources	classroom-resources, congress, districts, forms-manuals	2018-03-14	Free
District Tournament School Consent Form	Download the School Consent Form. Scan and email a copy to your district chair prior to competition at your district tournament begins.	resources	districts	2021-01-15	Free
How to Cut a Debate Card		resources	instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum	2020-12-15	Members
Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up	Download the Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up PDF	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-12-06	Free
Intro to Flowing Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas Debate		resources	instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, public-forum	2020-12-04	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Civil Disobedience Novice Lesson Plans	Use this collection of 12 lesson plans to introduce Lincoln-Douglas Debate to students using the novice LD topic, Resolved: Civil disobedience in a democracy is morally justified.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2016-06-07	Members
National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2021	Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day!	resources		2020-12-04	Free
Policy Evidence December 2020	Download the Policy Evidence December 2020 doc.	resources		2020-12-03	Members
Inclusive Tournament Checklist	Use this checklist as a starting point to measure your tournament’s inclusion efforts or plan for the future!	resources	inclusion, team-management	2019-02-21	Free
Five Student-Led Recruitment Tips ft. Jaylon Muchison		resources	instructional-videos	2020-11-19	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Greg Cunningham	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Greg Cunningham, President of the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League (MSDL). Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2020-11-04	Free
Beginner Debate Videos	Access Public Forum and Policy Debate videos to introduce using evidence, the structure of the round, impacts, cross-examination, and more from our friends at the University of Kentucky.	resources		2020-11-05	Free
Promoting Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities	Download the Giving People who Experience Disability a Place at the Speech and Debate Table PDF.	resources		2020-10-29	Free
District Recognition 2019		resources		2020-10-29	Free
October 2020 Policy Evidence Updates	Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2019-2020. Use these resources to get started on the new 2019-2020 Policy Debate topic.	resources	policy	2020-10-23	Members
NSDA Campus Survey	NSDA Campus Survey	resources		2020-08-06	Free
Pilot District Qualification Manual - 2019-2020		resources	forms-manuals	2019-09-11	Free
High School Unified Manual - 2019-2020		resources	forms-manuals	2019-09-10	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Bethany Bohall	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Bethany Bohall, Wanda Wiley Atkinson Director of Fine Arts at Saint Mary's Hall in Texas. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2020-09-17	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Susan Knoblauch	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Susan M. Knoblauch, IHSA Administrator for Speech & Debate in Illinois. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2020 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2020-04-16	Free
Planning a New Coaches Workshop		resources	instructional-videos	2020-09-08	Members
NSDA Board of Directors Handbook	Download the NSDA Board of Directors Handbook, which serves as a guide for incoming and current Board members as they fulfill their role in governance of the NSDA. The handbook reflects the Board’s ongoing efforts to further define its roles and responsibilities, guidelines and policies, protocols and procedures, and committees.	resources	forms-manuals	2020-09-28	Free
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 September/October	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 September/October	resources	public-forum	2020-09-28	Resource Pkg
Online Team Recruitment Strategies	NSDA Campus is an online platform offering team practice space and tournament hosting space at a low cost.	resources		2020-08-05	Free
Customizable Tournament Certificate	Use this customizable tournament certificate to recognize your tournament participants. This resource is set up for mail merge.	resources	team-management	2020-08-20	Free
Original Oratory Practice Tips - Student Experts Series		resources	instructional-videos, original-oratory	2020-08-28	Members
Working With Personal Stories in Original Oratory - Student Experts Series		resources	instructional-videos, original-oratory	2020-08-28	Members
Six Tips for Effective Crossfire - Student Experts Series		resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2020-08-21	Members
2020-2021 Fundraising Letter Template	Local businesses are always looking for more exposure in the community. Consider selling sponsorship packages in exchange for special promotional opportunities. Before getting started, be sure to check with your activities director about what sponsorship opportunities are permitted. When you're ready to reach out, use this template letter to connect!	resources	team-management	2020-08-12	Free
Sample Recruitment Letter	Sample Recruitment Letter	resources		2020-08-05	Free
Investigating and Addressing Gender Differences in Debate	Click here to follow along with the slideshow.	resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2017-08-24	Members
Using Extemporaneous Speaking Strategies to Elevate AP Scores	Click here to follow along with the slideshow.	resources	classroom-resources, instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2017-08-24	Members
Interp: Bringing Characters to Life	Click here to access the presentation handout.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp	2017-08-24	Members
Bridging the Gap: Establishing Successful Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities in an Urban District		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2017-08-26	Members
Discovering Your Voice: A Perspective on Helping Students of Color Excel in Forensics		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2017-08-26	Members
Riding the Zombie Wave: Apocalyptic Strategies for Advancing Argumentation Skills		resources	classroom-resources, instructional-videos	2017-08-26	Members
Welcome to My World: Developing a Partnership with Your Principal		resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2017-08-26	Members
Envisioning a New Standard for Speech, Debate, and Communication Education	Click here to follow along with the slideshow.	resources	instructional-videos	2017-08-27	Members
From Aristotle to 21st Century Skills: Redefining the Public Speaking Process	Click here to follow along with the slideshow. Click here to access this session's materials in Dropbox.	resources	instructional-videos	2017-08-27	Members
Big Fish, No Pond: Teaching Debate in Isolated Regions		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2018-07-29	Members
Finding the Honest Voice of the Character		resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp	2018-07-29	Members
Congressional Debate as an Avenue for Personal Empowerment		resources	congress, instructional-videos	2018-07-29	Members
Original Oratory: From One Teacher to Another		resources	instructional-videos, original-oratory	2018-07-29	Members
Demonstration, Recommendation, and You in a Box Speeches: Three Units for Any Speech Class		resources	classroom-resources, instructional-videos	2018-07-30	Members
How to Listen; How to Speak; How to Debate		resources	classroom-resources, instructional-videos	2018-07-30	Members
Testing the Limits of Empowerment: Tournament Directors' Dilemmas in an Era of Protest		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2018-07-30	Members
Making Policy Personal: Narrative Performance in the St. Louis Urban Debate League		resources	instructional-videos, policy	2018-07-31	Members
Empowering Student Voices and Leadership in a Competitive Setting		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2018-07-31	Members
MacGyvering Debate to Prepare Students to Be More Effective Public Advocates		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2019-08-06	Members
Developing Voices and Leaders: Hints for Teaching, Coaching, Surviving, and Thriving		resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2019-08-06	Members
Developing World Schools Debate In Your District		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2019-08-06	Members
Diving Further into Middle School Speech and Debate: Tools and Techniques for Coaching Younger Voices		resources	instructional-videos, middle-school, team-management	2019-08-06	Members
Gender Inequity in Speech and Debate: A Solutions-Focused Discussion		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2019-08-05	Members
Impromptu Speaking Master Class		resources	impromptu, instructional-videos	2019-08-05	Members
Middle School Nats 20 Script list	Middle School Nats 20 Script list	resources	world-schools	2020-07-06	Free
Middle School Nats 19 Script list	Middle School Nats 19 Script list	resources	world-schools	2020-07-06	Free
MS Nats19 Script List		resources		2019-06-16	Free
High School Nats 20 Script list	High School Nats 20 Script list	resources	world-schools	2020-07-06	Free
High School Nats 19 Script list	High School Nats 19 Script list	resources	world-schools	2020-07-03	Free
World Schools Judging Guide	World Schools Judging Guide	resources	world-schools	2020-06-14	Free
World Schools Scoring Guide	World Schools Scoring Guide	resources	world-schools	2020-06-14	Free
World Schools Judge Briefing	The World Schools Judge Briefing was created by Miha Andrič of Slovenia.	resources	world-schools	2020-06-14	Free
World Schools Judge FAQ - 2020 Nationals	World Schools Judge FAQ - 2020 Nationals	resources	world-schools	2020-06-14	Free
National Tournament Student Training		resources		2020-06-08	Free
Fee Appeal Form		resources		2020-03-05	Free
Middle School Speech Challenge Participant Certificate Template	Download editable participant certificates to print at home and commemorate the experience!	resources		2020-06-10	Free
Succeeding at Online Debate Webinar - Presented by Trinity University		resources	congress, instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, world-schools	2020-06-05	Members
Virtually Awesome! A Guide to Online Middle School Competition Webinar - Presented by Summit Debate		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2020-05-28	Members
Congress Placard Template	Students competing in the National Congress can download this template to create their name placard. Choose Senator or Representative, add your last name, include your pronouns, if desired, and delete any extra text. For example: Representative Dali she/her/hers	resources	congress	2020-05-26	Free
Preparing for Nationals in World Schools Debate Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2020-05-21	Members
How to Prepare Impromptu Motions Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2020-05-21	Members
Online Competition Tips	Download the Online Competition Tips Guide	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, inclusion, team-management	2020-05-14	Free
Lip Dub Submission Guidelines	Download our Lip Dub Submission Guidelines	resources		2020-05-01	Free
Preparing for Nationals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium		resources	instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas	2020-05-07	Members
Transitioning to World Schools Debate From Other Events Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2020-05-08	Members
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 April	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 April	resources	public-forum	2020-04-14	Resource Pkg
NSDA Advocacy Webinar - Presented by Annie Reisener	Annie Reisener, NSDA Membership Manager, presents a webinar about NSDA advocacy resources.	resources	instructional-videos	2020-04-08	Free
Pilot Internet Rules	Download a description of the pilot internet rules for 2019-2020. Districts may opt-in to use these rules at their district tournament. These rules WILL be in effect at the 2020 Online National Tournament.	resources	forms-manuals	2018-10-02	Free
Duo Lesson Plan - Pivot Past Prelims	Download our Duo Lesson Plan - Pivot Past Prelims	resources		2020-04-07	Members
Virtual Learning Resources		resources		2020-04-07	Free
Advanced Speech Activities	Students can improve their skills for public speaking events from home with this collection of activities and suggestions for classroom assessment.	resources		2020-04-03	Members
Virtual Banquet Schedule Word	Download our virtual banquet outline.	resources		2020-04-07	Free
Virtual Banquet Schedule PDF	Download our virtual banquet outline.	resources		2020-04-03	Free
Virtual Team Superlative Certificates	Download the Virtual Team Superlative Certificates	resources		2020-04-03	Free
Coronavirus Resources		resources		2020-03-05	Free
Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 April	Download the April 2020 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2020-03-31	Members
World Schools Demo with USA Debate - April 2020	Watch six members of Team USA showcase their skills with this remotely-conducted demonstration debate!	resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2020-03-30	Free
Scrimmage Match Form	NSDA member coaches may complete this form to express an interest in organizing virtual scrimmages.	resources		2020-03-20	Free
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 April	Watch the 2020 April Public Forum Video Analysis!	resources	public-forum	2020-03-19	Members
Reach Out Email Template		resources	team-management	2020-03-19	Free
District Tournament - Single Entry Letter of Intent	Download the District Tournament - Single Entry Letter of Intent. Use this form for students who are double-entering at the district tournament and/or who have automatically qualified based on Top 14 placement in a main event at the previous year's National Tournament.	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2020-03-16	Free
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 March	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 March	resources	public-forum	2020-03-16	Resource Pkg
Speech and Debate Coaching Endorsement		resources		2020-01-30	Free
Women's History Month Legislation	Download the Women's History Month Legislation PDF	resources	congress	2020-03-04	Free
Top 5 Fundraising Tips	Learn fundraising tips from veteran Hall of Fame coaches Pam McComas, Glenda Ferguson, Robert Kelly, Pauline Carochi, and Gail Naylor. For more info check out the Fundraising page here. You can also learn more about earning money for your team by hosting a Big Questions event! More info on Big Questions below.	resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2016-05-30	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April	resources	lincoln-douglas	2020-03-03	Members
Equity Statement Poster	In a historic decision, the National Speech & Debate Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt an Equity Statement for our organization. This statement comes from many hours of discussion with experts, each other, and our community, and we’re proud to share it with this poster.	resources	inclusion, team-management	2020-03-04	Free
Big Questions Judge Training - Jargon	Download the Big Questions Judge Training PDF.	resources	big-questions	2017-07-24	Free
Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 March	Download the March 2020 World Schools Debate Motions.	resources	world-schools	2020-03-02	Members
Nationals Tabroom.com Instructions	Download instructions for using online ballots and making the most of Tabroom.com notifications at the National Tournament!	resources	forms-manuals	2019-06-05	Free
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 March	Watch the 2020 March Public Forum Video Analysis! NOTE: Due to a recording error, only the audio of this topic analysis is provided. The resource cuts out before finishing, but still covers almost everything.	resources	public-forum	2020-02-24	Members
2020 Harvard Extemp Questions	Download the 2020 Harvard Tournament Extemp questions to use for practice!	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2020-02-21	Free
Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts	Download the Diversity and Inclusion Impromptu Prompts PDF	resources	impromptu	2020-02-20	Free
Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation	Download the Diversity and Inclusion Congressional Legislation PDF	resources	congress	2020-02-20	Free
2020 Harvard Tournament Legislation	Download the 2020 Harvard Tournament Legislation Guide	resources	congress	2020-02-19	Free
National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2020	Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day!	resources		2019-11-18	Free
District Finance Information	Download information about establishing your district as a 501c3, IRS tax filing, and best practices for district finance!	resources	districts	2020-02-18	Free
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 February	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 February	resources	public-forum	2020-02-14	Resource Pkg
National Tournament Scholarship Claim Request Form	Graduated high school students who have earned a scholarship at the National Tournament and have enrolled in post-secondary school can use this form to submit proof of enrollment and request disbursement of scholarship funds. Scholarship funds will be sent to the registrar.	resources	forms-manuals	2019-04-12	Free
How To Judge World Schools Debate	How to Judge World Schools Debate - An Introduction to World Schools Debate (WSD)	resources	world-schools	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for World Schools Debate (WSD) may look like when completed.	resources	world-schools	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge World Schools (WSD).	resources	world-schools	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - World Schools Debate - Blank - B&W	Download a sample comment sheet for World Schools Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge World Schools (WSD).	resources	world-schools	2017-01-27	Free
World Schools Debate Guide for Competitors and Adjudicators	View the World Schools Debate Guide for Competitors and Adjudicators	resources	world-schools	2017-05-22	Resource Pkg
Exploring Cultural Competence in the World Schools Debate Community	View "Exploring Cultural Competence in the World Schools Debate Community" by USA Debate Team Manager, Cindi Timmons.	resources	world-schools	2018-03-23	Free
Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 January	View the Sample World Schools Motions for November 2018.	resources	world-schools	2018-12-20	Members
Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 February	View the Sample World Schools Motions for February 2019.	resources	world-schools	2019-02-01	Members
Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 March	View the Sample World Schools Motions for March 2019.	resources	world-schools	2019-03-04	Members
Graduation Honor Cords Letter to Principals	Letter to principals in support of Association honor cords from Executive Director J. Scott Wunn.	resources	team-management	2016-06-06	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Robyn Kaiyal	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Robyn Kaiyal, Middle School Director from NSU University School in Florida. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Fall 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2016-11-15	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Michael O'Toole	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Michael O'Toole, principal from La Salle College High School in Pennsylvania. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Winter 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-02-11	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Douglas S. Wine	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Douglas S. Wine, former principal from East Mountain High School in New Mexico. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Winter 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-02-11	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Polly Reikowski	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Polly Reikowski, principal from Eagan High School in Minnesota. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Summer 2015 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-02-11	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Carlos Castillo	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Carlos Castillo, principal from Wawona Middle School and Bullard High School in California. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Summer 2016 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-02-11	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Joseph H. Murry, Jr.	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Joseph H. Murry, Jr., principal from Holy Cross School in Louisiana. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Fall 2015 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-02-11	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - D. Scott Looney	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by D. Scott Looney, Head of School from Hawken School in Ohio. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the Spring 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-04-04	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Austin Brown	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Austin Brown, principal from Madison Central High School in Mississippi and the 2017 NSDA High School Principal of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-09-15	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - W. Donald Clayton, Jr.	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by W. Donald Clayton, principal from Mountain Brook Junior High in Alabama and the 2017 NSDA Middle School Principal of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2017 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2017-11-15	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Stefanie Phillips	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Dr. Stefanie Phillips, Superintendent of Schools for the Santa Ana Unified School District in California. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the February/March 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2018-02-14	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Ann Klotz	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Ann V. Klotz, Head of Laurel School in Ohio. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the April/May 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2018-04-15	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Errol Evans	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Errol Evans, Principal from Attucks Middle School in Florida and the 2018 NSDA Middle School Administrator of the Year. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2018-09-13	Free
What Is Strength?	Download this helpful guide for understanding your team's strength and why it matters!	resources	team-management	2018-11-12	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Jason Kline	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Jason Kline, Principal from John F. Kennedy High School in Iowa. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the November/December 2018 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2018-11-15	Free
Service Points Primer	Download our guide to learn how students and coaches can earn service points through the National Speech & Debate Association.	resources	team-management	2018-12-07	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Elizabeth Bornia	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Elizabeth Bornia, Founder of Communication Arts Academy in Florida and the 2015 Inaugural NSDA Middle School Coach of the Year. Share her words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the February/March 2019 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2019-02-13	Free
Member Roles and Account Permissions	Download this guide for helpful tips on understanding NSDA Member Roles and Account Permissions.	resources	team-management	2019-08-28	Free
Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - James Shapiro	Looking to start or maintain a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by James Shapiro from Berkeley Carroll School in New York. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2019 issue of Rostrum magazine.)	resources	team-management	2019-09-16	Free
Attending Your First Speech and Debate Tournament	Tournaments are the best method for getting new students hooked on speech and debate. This guide is designed to help prepare new coaches for what they and their students should expect at their first tournament experience.	resources	team-management	2019-10-30	Free
Speech and Debate Glossary	As with any specialized activity, jargon and abbreviations pervade speech and debate activities. This guide covers some of the most essential terms of art that will alleviate your uncertainty as a new coach, as well as the hesitancy any students new to speech and debate may feel.	resources	team-management	2019-10-30	Free
Sample Ballot - Storytelling - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Storytelling. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Storytelling (ST).	resources	storytelling	2016-06-02	Free
What to Expect Competing in Public Forum Debate	Learn what to expect competing in Public Forum Debate from South Dakota alumnus Brett Ries.	resources	public-forum	2017-02-09	Free
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Luciana Coelho - 2018 Sept/Oct	Luciana Coelho, Former Advocacy Analyst at Oceana, discusses the Sept/Oct 2018 topic, Resolved: The United States should accede to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea without reservations. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2018-10-01	Free
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December	Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December	resources	public-forum	2018-10-22	Members
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 January	Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 January	resources	public-forum	2018-12-20	Members
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 January	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 January	resources	public-forum	2018-12-20	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October	resources	public-forum	2019-09-10	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January	Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January	resources	public-forum	2020-01-09	Resource Pkg
Coolidge Foundation Public Forum Brief - 2020 February	Public Forum Brief Provided by the Coolidge Foundation for February 2020	resources	public-forum	2020-02-05	Members
How To Judge Program Oral Interpretation	How to Judge Program Oral Interpretation - An Introduction to Evaluating Program Oral Interpretation (POI)	resources	program-oral-interp	2016-05-26	Free
Sample Ballot - Program Oral Interpretation - Blank	Download the a sample comment sheet for Program Oral Interpretation. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Program Oral Interpretation (POI).	resources	program-oral-interp	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Program Oral Interpretation - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Program Oral Interpretation. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Program Oral Interp (POI) may look like when completed.	resources	program-oral-interp	2016-05-27	Free
What to Expect Competing in Program Oral Interpretation	Learn what to expect competing in Program Oral Interpretation from Arkansas student Jeremiah Brown.	resources	program-oral-interp	2017-02-09	Free
Program Oral Interp - Getting Started Guide	A guide for students (and their coaches!) who are interested in competing in Program Oral Interpretation (POI).	resources	classroom-resources, program-oral-interp	2018-01-08	Free
Program Oral Interp - Collaborative Classroom Activity	A unit outline that turns Program Oral Interp into a collaborative classroom activity and performance. Great for beginning and experienced interpers alike!	resources	classroom-resources, program-oral-interp	2018-01-10	Resource Pkg
Sample Ballot - Policy Debate - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Policy Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Policy or (CX) may look like when completed.	resources	policy	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Policy Debate - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Policy Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Policy (CX).	resources	policy	2016-06-02	Free
What to Expect Competing in Policy Debate	Learn what to expect competing in Policy Debate from Missouri student Dalton Nunamaker.	resources	policy	2017-02-09	Free
Policy Curriculum - 2018-2019 Topic	Click here to download the Policy Debate Curriculum for the 2018-2019 topic.	resources	classroom-resources, policy	2018-08-24	Free
Policy Debate Lesson Plans		resources	classroom-resources, policy	2018-09-04	Members
Policy Starter Files - 2019-2020	Click here to download the Policy Debate Starter Files for 2019-2020. Use these resources to get started on the new 2019-2020 Policy Debate topic.	resources	policy	2019-08-21	Members
Sample Ballot - Prose and Poetry - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Prose and Poetry. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Prose and Poetry (PP).	resources	poetry, prose	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Prose and Poetry - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Prose and Poetry. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Prose and Poetry (PP).	resources	poetry, prose	2016-06-02	Free
Nationals 2016 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly	Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2016!	resources	performance-videos	2016-06-01	Members
Blake 2016 - USA Debate Development Team World Schools Practice	Watch the 2016 USA Debate Development Team square off in a practice round at the John Edie Holiday Tournament hosted by Blake!	resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2017-01-05	Members
Nationals 2017 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly	Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2017!	resources	performance-videos	2017-06-23	Members
Sample Ballot - Original Oratory - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Original Oratory. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Original Oratory (OO) may look like when completed.	resources	original-oratory	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Original Oratory - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Original Oratory. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Original Oratory (OO).	resources	original-oratory	2016-05-27	Free
Original Oratory - Lesson Plans	Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, original-oratory	2016-06-07	Members
What to Expect Competing in Original Oratory	Learn what to expect competing in Original Oratory from Indiana student Lia Thayer.	resources	original-oratory	2017-02-09	Free
Sample Ballot - Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Lincoln- Douglas (LD).	resources	lincoln-douglas	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Lincoln- Douglas (LD).	resources	lincoln-douglas	2016-06-02	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Pre-flow	Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Pre-flow. Use this worksheet to help a novice student understand how to put together a detailed pre-flow.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2016-06-07	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/February	Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/Feburary	resources	lincoln-douglas	2019-01-22	Members
What to Expect Competing in International Extemporaneous Speaking	Learn what to expect competing in International Extemporaneous Speaking from Arizona student Vincent Jasso.	resources	international-extemp	2017-02-09	Free
Black History Month Extemp Practice Questions	View the Black History Month United States Extemp Questions	resources	inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp	2018-01-23	Free
International Extemp Resources - 2018 Nationals	Download International Extemp Resources for the 2018 National Tournament	resources	international-extemp, us-extemp	2018-05-07	Members
IX Questions & Resources - 2019 January	View the January 2019 International Extemp Questions and Resources.	resources	international-extemp	2019-01-16	Resource Pkg
Advice from Hall of Fame Members	Watch Advice from Hall of Fame Members	resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2016-05-30	Members
Top 5 Extemp Tips	Learn extemp tips from Robert Kelly, Donus Roberts, Kandi King, Pam McComas, and Kim Jones.	resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp	2016-05-30	Free
Escape Room Strategies		resources	lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, team-management	2020-02-06	Free
Introduction to World Schools Debate	An Introduction to World Schools Debate	resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2016-05-30	Free
WKU Webinar - Truth Over Trophies: Personal Advocacy and Competitive Debate		resources	instructional-videos	2017-03-11	Free
World Schools Debate Impromptu Prep Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium	Aaron Timmons and USA Debate Team members and coaches discuss prep for impromptu motions in World Schools Debate. This webinar is presented by Global Debate Symposium.	resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2018-04-10	Free
World Schools Debate Prepared Motions Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium	USA Debate Team members and coaches discuss prepared motions in World Schools Debate. This webinar is presented by Global Debate Symposium.	resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2018-05-24	Free
Judge Adaptation at Nationals - Presented by Trinity University	Trinity University discusses judge adaptation in debate at the National Tournament.	resources	instructional-videos, policy	2018-05-25	Free
World Schools Debate Training and Demonstration Round - Nationals 2018	Learn how to run and judge a round of World Schools Debate! Also includes a full demonstration round.	resources	instructional-videos, performance-videos, world-schools	2018-06-20	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Webinar Presented by Stephen Kent - 2018 Sept/Oct	Stephen Kent from Young Voices, a journalist-focused non-profit in Washington DC, discusses the Sept/Oct 2018 topic, Resolved: In the United States, reporters ought to have the right to protect the identity of confidential sources. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas	2018-10-01	Free
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Dr. Ron Nate - 2018 Nov/Dec	Dr. Ron Nate, Senior Fellow & Board Member at the Madison Liberty Institute, discusses the Nov/Dec 2018 PF topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2018-11-27	Free
Policy Topic Webinar Presented by Sarah Pierce 2019	Sarah Pierce, Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, discusses the 2019 Policy topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, policy	2018-11-29	Free
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Erica York - 2019 January	Erica York, Analyst at the Tax Foundation, discusses the January 2019 PF topic, Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2019-01-14	Free
Policy Debate Structure & Life Lessons Webinar Presented by Jenae Barnes	Jenae Barnes, debater from George Mason University, discusses Policy Debate strategy and life lessons from debate. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Bill of Rights Institute.	resources	instructional-videos, policy	2019-01-17	Free
How To Judge Informative Speaking	How to Judge Informative Speaking - An Introduction to Evaluating Informative Speaking (INF)	resources	informative-speaking	2016-05-26	Free
Sample Ballot - Informative Speaking - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Informative Speaking. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Informative Speaking (INF) may look like when completed.	resources	informative-speaking	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Informative Speaking - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Informative Speaking. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Informative Speaking (INF).	resources	informative-speaking	2016-05-27	Free
Informative Speaking - Creating a Solid Foundation	Download the Informative Speaking - Creating a Solid Foundation handout. Use this resource to help students understand how to create a solid structure for an Informative Speaking speech.	resources	informative-speaking	2016-06-07	Free
What to Expect Competing in Informative Speaking	Learn what to expect competing in Informative Speaking from California student Cynthia Yang.	resources	informative-speaking	2017-02-09	Free
Blake Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017	Watch The Blake School's 2017 Diversity and Inclusion Conference, featuring LaToya Green, Elijah Smith, Ignacio Evans, and Kaine Cherry.	resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2017-04-21	Free
USX Questions & Resources - Black History Month	View the Black History Month United States Extemp Questions and Resources	resources	inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp	2018-01-29	Resource Pkg
USX Questions & Resources - Hispanic Heritage Month	View the United States Extemp Questions and Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.	resources	inclusion, us-extemp	2018-08-31	Resource Pkg
IX Questions & Resources - Hispanic Heritage Month	View the International Extemp Questions and Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.	resources	inclusion, international-extemp	2018-08-31	Resource Pkg
Tournament Invitation Templates for School Administrators	Download our templates for inviting school administrators to observe local speech and debate tournaments.	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-11-19	Free
Tournament Invitation Template for School Administrators with Programs	Download our template for inviting school administrators with speech and debate programs to observe local tournaments.	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-11-19	Free
Tournament Invitation Template for School Administrators without Programs	Download our template for inviting school administrators without speech and debate programs to observe local tournaments.	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-11-19	Free
How To Judge Impromptu	How to Judge Impromptu - An Introduction to Evaluating Impromptu (IMP)	resources	impromptu	2016-05-25	Free
Sample Ballot - Impromptu - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Impromptu. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Impromptu (IMP) may look like when completed.	resources	impromptu	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Impromptu - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Impromptu. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Impromptu (IMP).	resources	impromptu	2016-05-27	Free
Impromptu - Creating an Example Database	Click this link to download the resource Impromptu - Creating and Example Database. Use this to help students learn to create a database for Impromptu Speaking.	resources	impromptu	2016-06-07	Resource Pkg
Impromptu Prompts	Download a variety of Impromptu Prompts including quotations, single words/short phrases, people, and current event topics to spark your next practice session or classroom lesson.	resources	impromptu	2019-09-03	Members
What to Expect Competing in Humorous Interpretation	Learn what to expect competing in Humorous Interpretation from Florida student Jordan Singer.	resources	humorous-interp	2017-02-09	Free
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Public Forum Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Public Forum (PF).	resources	forms-manuals, public-forum	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Extemporaneous Speaking - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for International Extemp or United States Extemp. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for US Extemp (USX) or Foreign Extemp (IX) may look like when completed.	resources	forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Public Forum Debate. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Public Forum (PF) may look like when completed.	resources	forms-manuals, public-forum	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Extemporaneous Speaking - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Extemporaneous Speaking. Use this sheet to learn how to judge US Extemp (DX) or International Extemp (IX).	resources	forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp	2016-06-02	Free
Extemporaneous Speaking - Textbook	Click here to download the Extemporaneous Speaking Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, international-extemp, us-extemp	2016-06-02	Members
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Textbook	Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2016-06-02	Members
Original Oratory - Textbook	Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, original-oratory	2016-06-02	Resource Pkg
World Schools Debate - Textbook	Click here to download the World Schools Debate Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, world-schools	2016-06-02	Members
Policy Debate - Textbook	Click here to download the Policy Debate Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, policy	2016-06-06	Members
Postings Form	Click here to download the Posting Form.	resources	forms-manuals	2016-06-06	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Introduction	Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Introduction. Use this guide as an introduction to Lincoln-Douglas Debate.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2016-06-07	Members
Debate Training Guide	Click here to download a Debate Training Guide. Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of debate as an overall event.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum	2016-06-07	Free
Debate Evidence Guide	Click here to download a Debate Evidence Guide. This document provides potential scenarios and basic expectations for debate judges. This is a guide and is not a replacement for the actual rules.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum	2016-06-07	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Constructive	Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Sample Negative Constructive. Use this worksheet to help a novice student understand how to put together a negative constructive speech for Lincoln-Douglas Debate.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2016-06-07	Members
Public Forum Debate - Lesson Plans	Click here to download the Public Forum Debate - Lesson Plans. Use these lesson plans to help students understand Public Forum Debate.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, public-forum	2016-06-07	Resource Pkg
Policy Debate - Structure Quiz	Click here to download the Policy Debate Structure Quiz. Download this resource to quiz students on the structure of Policy Debate.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, policy	2016-06-07	Members
World Schools Debate - Notes for Adjudicators	Click here to download the World Schools Debate - Notes for Adjudicators.	resources		2016-06-07	Free
MLK Day Classroom Activities	Download our MLK Day Classroom Activities, including four ideas for engaging students with accompanying rubrics to assist in evaluation.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals	2017-01-06	Free
National Speech and Debate Education Day - Invitation Template	Use this editable Word template to invite guests to your National Speech and Debate Education Day event.	resources	forms-manuals	2017-01-10	Free
Black History Month Classroom Activities	Download our Black History Month Classroom Activities, including four ideas for engaging students with accompanying rubrics to assist in evaluation.	resources	classroom-resources, forms-manuals, inclusion	2017-01-24	Free
What to Expect Competing in Lincoln-Douglas Debate	Learn what to expect competing in Lincoln-Douglas Debate from Hawaii student Lily Perry.	resources	forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas	2017-02-09	Free
Induction Ceremony Script	Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable script template to serve as your guide! (See also: Induction Ceremony Invitation and Induction Ceremony Program)	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-03-15	Members
Induction Ceremony Invitation	Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable invitation template to encourage parents, administrators, and other special guests to attend your ceremony. (See also: Induction Ceremony Program and Induction Ceremony Script)	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-03-15	Members
Induction Ceremony Program	Planning an induction ceremony to recognize the newest members of your Honor Society chapter? Download our editable program template that can be tailored for your special event. (See also: Induction Ceremony Invitation and Induction Ceremony Script)	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2017-03-15	Members
Diamond Award - Pin Order Form	Coaches with two or more diamonds, please fill out and mail this certificate to the address provided within one year of receiving your newest diamond award.	resources	forms-manuals	2017-06-28	Free
National Speech and Debate Education Day - State Resolution Template	Use this editable Word template to secure state and local resolutions or proclamations recognizing National Speech and Debate Education Day in your area.	resources	forms-manuals	2018-02-02	Free
National Speech and Debate Education Day - School Board Resolution Template	Use this editable Word template to secure school board resolutions or proclamations recognizing National Speech and Debate Education Day in your area.	resources	forms-manuals	2018-02-02	Free
NSDA Coaches Code of Ethics	Use this printer-friendly PDF to proudly display our Coaches Code of Ethics in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2018-02-14	Free
NSDA Code of Honor	Use this printer-friendly PDF to proudly display our Code of Honor in and around your school, classroom, or speech and debate squad room.	resources	forms-manuals, team-management	2018-02-14	Free
Coolidge Foundation Public Forum Webinar - February 2020	Watch a webinar hosted by Dr. Ben Voth, director of debate at Southern Methodist University and Calvin Coolidge Debate Fellow. Dr. Voth hosted the webinar on the February Public Forum topic of Universal Basic Income. NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	public-forum	2020-02-05	Members
What to Expect Competing in Dramatic Interpretation	Learn what to expect competing in Dramatic Interpretation from Ohio student Rachel Rothschild.	resources	dramatic-interp	2017-02-09	Free
Building Community At the District Level: Summer Conference Presentation	Watch "Building Community: A New Look at Speech and Debate Districts"	resources	districts, instructional-videos, team-management	2016-05-30	Members
Building Community - District Leadership Toolkit	Click here to download the Building Community - District Leadership Toolkit.	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2016-09-01	Free
Local Tournament Press Release Template	Download the local tournament press release template	resources	districts	2018-12-03	Members
Sample Ballot - Interp - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Interp. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Interp.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Interp - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Interp. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Interp may look like when completed.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2016-05-27	Free
Top 5 Interp Tips	Hear Interp tips from Debbie Simon, Gay Brasher, Lydia Esslinger, Gail Naylor, and Cathy Wood.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-05-30	Free
Duo Interpretation - Developing a Rapport with Your Partner		resources	duo-interp, forms-manuals	2016-11-21	Resource Pkg
What to Expect Competing in Duo Interpretation	Learn what to expect competing in Duo Interpretation from New Jersey student Julia Thompson.	resources	duo-interp	2017-02-09	Free
WKU Webinar - Interpretation Introductions as Student Empowerment		resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp	2017-03-11	Free
Summit Debate Interp Town Hall	Watch the Summit Debate's Interp Town Hall, featuring Byron Arthur, Dave Kraft, Sarah Rosenberg, Joe Wycoff, Jacci Young, and Jenny Cook.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, team-management	2017-04-19	Free
Sample Ballot - All Speech Events - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for all Speech events.	resources	declamation, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, original-oratory, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling, us-extemp	2018-04-19	Free
World Schools Sample Final Round	Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate!	resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2020-01-29	Resource Pkg
World Schools Sample Quarterfinal Round	Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate!	resources	performance-videos, world-schools	2020-01-29	Resource Pkg
Sample Ballot - Congressional Debate - Invitational	Download a sample comment ballot for Congressional Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Congressional Debate (CD) at an invitational tournament.	resources	congress	2016-06-02	Free
Sample Ballot - Congressional Debate - Districts	Download a sample comment ballot for Congressional Debate. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Congressional Debate (CD) at a district tournament.	resources	congress	2016-06-02	Free
Public Forum and Congressional Debate - Textbook	Click here to download the Public Forum and Congressional Debate Textbook.	resources	classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals, public-forum	2016-06-02	Members
Congressional Debate Judging Forms	Click here to download the Congressional Debate Judging Forms.	resources	congress, forms-manuals	2016-06-07	Members
Congressional Debate - Middle School Drafting Legislation Activity	Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Middle School Drafting Legislation Activity. Use this activity to help middle school students learn how to create legislation for Congressional Debate.	resources	classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals, middle-school	2016-06-07	Members
Congressional Debate - Middle School Parliamentary Procedure Terms	Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Middle School Parliamentary Procedure Terms. Use this activity to help middle school students learn more about using Parliamentary Procedure for Congressional Debate.	resources	congress, forms-manuals, middle-school	2016-06-07	Members
Congressional Debate - Lesson Plans	Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Lesson Plans. Use these lesson plans to help students understand Congressional Debate.	resources	classroom-resources, congress, forms-manuals	2016-06-07	Resource Pkg
Congressional Debate - Frequently Used Motions	Click here to download the Congressional Debate - Frequently Use Motions. Use this activity to help students understand the most used motions during Congressional Debate.	resources	congress, forms-manuals	2016-06-07	Members
What to Expect Competing in Congressional Debate	Learn what to expect competing in Congressional Debate from Missouri student Maguire Radosevic.	resources	congress	2017-02-09	Free
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals	Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals	resources	congress	2017-05-22	Free
Congressional Debate - Printable Guide for Students, Educators, & Judges	Download a Printable PDF Guide to Congressional Debate.	resources	congress	2017-10-24	Free
Congressional Debate - Practice Drills	Download a printable PDF of 16 drills you can use to improve your fluency, rebuttals, delivery, and analysis in Congressional Debate.	resources	classroom-resources, congress	2017-11-10	Free
Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals	Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals	resources	congress	2018-05-24	Free
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Lesson Plan	Download the NSDA Hispanic Heritage Month (September-October) Activities Lesson Plan.	resources	classroom-resources, inclusion	2018-08-30	Free
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 February	Watch the 2020 February Public Forum Video Analysis! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	public-forum	2020-01-24	Members
Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate Pilot Rules - Blank	Sample Ballot - Public Forum Debate Pilot Rules - Blank	resources	public-forum	2020-01-10	Free
Public Forum Video Analysis - 2020 January	Watch the 2020 January Public Forum Video Analysis! NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions.	resources	public-forum	2020-01-03	Members
High School Competition Events Guide	Click here to download the High School Competition Events Guide.	resources	forms-manuals	2015-06-01	Free
Public Forum Demo Debate - January 2019		resources	performance-videos, public-forum	2019-01-04	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Debate - Clash	Learn about clash in Public Forum Debate!	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Prose and Poetry	Learn about Prose and Poetry!	resources	instructional-videos, poetry, prose	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Critique	Learn about critiquing Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Characterization	Learn about characterization in Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Script Analysis	Learn how to analyze scripts for Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Overview	Learn the basics of Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Showcase - Policy Debate	Tara Tate, the coach of Glenbrook South HS (IL), shares her expertise on Policy Debate.	resources	instructional-videos, performance-videos, policy	2016-05-24	Resource Pkg
Showcase - Humorous Interpretation	Watch a showcase of Humorous Interpretation!	resources	humorous-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Showcase - Duo Interpretation	Watch a showcase of Duo Interpretation!	resources	duo-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation	Watch a showcase of Dramatic Interpretation! You can also view the Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation Written Accompaniment here	resources	dramatic-interp, instructional-videos, performance-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Webinar - Keeping It Fresh For the End of the Year	Webinar featuring Chase Williams.	resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2018-02-19	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Debate - Order of Speeches	Learn about the order of speeches in Public Forum Debate!	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Debate - Storytelling	Learn about Storytelling in Public Forum Debate!	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Character Transitions	Learn about character transition in Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Believability	Learn about believability in Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
Interpretation - Physicality	Learn about physicality in Interpretation!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos	2016-08-25	Resource Pkg
World Schools Demo Debate with RFDs	This final round of World Schools Debate includes judges' adjudication speeches and RFDs at the end of the video, making it a great resource for improving your debating, coaching, or judging!	resources	instructional-videos, performance-videos, world-schools	2019-02-01	Resource Pkg
Original Oratory: Building Your Message to Inspire Change	Elevate your oratory to the next level with this presentation from Bob Ickes and Jenny Cook!	resources	instructional-videos, original-oratory	2018-01-31	Resource Pkg
Interpretation: Strategies for Building Character and Environment	Bring out your best performance with this presentation by Joele Denis!	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling	2017-06-20	Resource Pkg
Lincoln-Douglas Demo Round - November/December 2019		resources	lincoln-douglas, performance-videos	2019-11-26	Resource Pkg
Congressional Debate Demo Round	Curious what to expect starting out in Congress? Watch this round to familiarize yourself with the event!	resources	congress, performance-videos	2019-12-09	Resource Pkg
Sample Extemp Round with Ballots	Attached below this video are links to ballots for each speaker written by real Extemp coaches. Use them to sharpen your Extemp Speaking skills!	resources	instructional-videos, international-extemp, performance-videos, us-extemp	2019-05-01	Resource Pkg
Rules Overview		resources		2019-12-02	Free
Membership Overview		resources		2019-11-26	Free
Interp: From Picking Pieces to Execution	Learn some interpretation tips from this handy webinar.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp	2019-12-04	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Demo Debate - November/December 2019	Reason For Decision included at the end of the round!	resources	performance-videos, public-forum	2019-11-26	Resource Pkg
Peer Coaching	Fostering student leadership can be critical to your team, regardless of roster length or goals. Read this recent Rostrum article by two-diamond coach Erik Dominguez to learn how!	resources	team-management	2019-11-25	Free
Ensuring Access to Speech and Debate for Students with Disabilities	Click here to follow along with the slideshow.	resources	inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management	2017-08-25	Free
Curriculum Corner - Crafting Arguments and Reading vs. Listening to Speeches	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Winter 2017 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2017-02-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - Student Reflection, Novice Help, and Interp Analysis	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Spring 2017 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2017-04-04	Members
Curriculum Corner - Future of NSDA Professional Development	This special installment of Curriculum Corner, published in the September/October 2017 Rostrum, takes a deeper look at CONNECT, our dynamic platform that offers online resource sharing, collaboration, and self-paced professional development courses.	resources	classroom-resources	2017-09-16	Members
Curriculum Corner - Unheard Voices, Congress, and Extemp	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the November/December 2017 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2017-11-15	Members
Middle School Competition Events Guide	Click here to download the Middle School Competition Events Guide.	resources	forms-manuals, middle-school	2015-06-01	Free
High School Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide	Click here to download the High School Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide.	resources	forms-manuals	2015-06-01	Free
Middle School Policy Guide	This is the Middle School Policy Guide – read it if you’re interested in learning about policy debate in MS!	resources	middle-school, policy	2016-03-29	Free
How To Judge Declamation	How to Judge Declamation - An Introduction to Evaluating Declamation (DEC)	resources	declamation	2016-05-25	Free
Original Oratory - Researching Your Speech	Click here to download the Original Oratory - Researching Your Speech handout. Use this resource to understand the steps and process to researching an Original Oratory speech.	resources	original-oratory	2016-06-07	Resource Pkg
Original Oratory - Substructure	This guide offers tips for understanding substructure in Original Oratory. We will focus on the substructure of a main point, walking you through the process of decoding substructure, outlining, and turning it into a drafted main point. This is not meant to be the definitive and only method for determining substructure; rather, it is meant to provide a solid foundation for students and coaches looking to improve their understanding of speech construction. Upon developing an understanding of substructure and how to apply it, examples will be used to help visualize the transition from page to stage!	resources	original-oratory	2016-09-19	Resource Pkg
Finding the Right Speech and Debate Coach	Download our guide to find the right speech and debate coach for your team.	resources	team-management	2019-11-15	Free
Alternate Speech Penalties For Districts	Executive Director Scott Wunn and Competition Manager Lauren Burdt train district leaders to use the new alternate penalties in speech at their district tournaments and share feedback on the new pilot qualification rules.	resources	districts, instructional-videos	2019-11-05	Free
Evidence Violation Protest Form	Download a form for students to use when they prepare to protest an evidence rule violation.	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-10-29	Free
Curriculum Corner - 1st Amendment, Impromptu, and Public Forum	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the April/May 2018 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2018-04-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - Black History Month	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the February/March 2018 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2018-02-14	Members
Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation: Written Accompaniment	Download the Showcase - Dramatic Interpretation: Written Accompaniment. You can also view the Video Showcase for Dramatic Interpretation here	resources	dramatic-interp	2019-10-18	Resource Pkg
Congress Legislation - Hispanic Heritage Month	Download the Hispanic Heritage Month Legislation Docket.	resources	congress, inclusion	2018-08-31	Free
Extemp Practice Questions - Hispanic Heritage Month	View Extemp Practice Questions for Hispanic Heritage Month.	resources	inclusion, international-extemp, us-extemp	2018-08-31	Free
Curriculum Corner - Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the September/October 2018 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2018-09-13	Members
Impromptu Prompts - Hispanic Heritage Month	View the Hispanic Heritage Month Impromptu Prompts	resources	impromptu, inclusion	2018-08-31	Free
Stand and Deliver - Joe and Pam Wycoff		resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, poetry, program-oral-interp, prose, storytelling	2019-08-05	Resource Pkg
Imagining Latinidad for Speech and Debate - Presented by Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2019-04-30	Free
Public Forum Pilot Rules 2019-2020	Download an explanation of the 2019-2020 PF Pilot Rules.	resources		2019-09-12	Free
District Leader Quick Guide	Check out these resources for new and veteran district leaders alike to grow speech and debate in your area, communicate with the coaches in your district, and run a successful district tournament!	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2019-02-08	Free
District Committee Appointment Request Form		resources	districts, forms-manuals	2019-09-11	Free
Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 September/October	Download the 2019 September/October Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis	resources	lincoln-douglas	2019-09-06	Members
LD Topic Voting Procedure	Download a description of the LD topic voting procedure!	resources		2019-07-26	Free
Big Questions 2+ Events Application		resources		2016-09-22	Free
First Time at Nats FAQ for Coaches	Download our FAQ for coaches attending the National Tournament for the first time!	resources	forms-manuals	2019-06-06	Free
How to Debate Like a Tiger: Preparing for Nationals - Presented by Trinity University		resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2019-05-30	Free
World Schools Debate at Nationals	Wondering what to expect as you prepare for World Schools Debate at the National Tournament? Watch this video to learn more about the structure and expectations of this dynamic form of debate!	resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2019-04-26	Members
How to Use Points of Information in World Schools Debate		resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2019-05-01	Resource Pkg
Points of Information Team Activity	Download a document describing POIs in WSD and a team activity!	resources	classroom-resources, world-schools	2019-05-01	Resource Pkg
Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament	Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2019 National Tournament	resources	public-forum	2019-05-01	Members
Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Ambassador Neelam Deo - 2019 April		resources	public-forum	2019-04-18	Free
Middle School National Tournament Script Turn In	Download a description of the items students in speech will turn in before semifinals of the Middle School National Tournament!	resources	forms-manuals	2019-04-30	Free
Gender Identity and Inclusion in Speech and Debate Webinar	Crawford Leavoy, Director of Speech and Debate at Durham Academy and Moderator of the 2017 NSDA LGBT+ Coaches' Caucus, and Kiran Sundar, student at Durham Academy, discuss gender identity and inclusion in speech and debate.	resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2018-04-18	Free
Understanding Motion Debates	Understanding Motions Debate	resources	instructional-videos, world-schools	2016-05-30	Members
National Tournament Script Database	Database of interp scripts and performances from Nationals, in Dramatic Interp (DI), Humorous Interp (HI) and Duo Interp (Duo).	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2016-07-27	Resource Pkg
Volunteer Nomination Form		resources	forms-manuals, inclusion	2019-03-13	Free
Speech Team Recruitment Video		resources	instructional-videos, team-management	2019-02-01	Free
Finding the Right Coach	Download the Finding the Right Speech and Debate Coach PDF.	resources	districts, team-management	2017-08-15	Free
National Speech and Debate Education Day Toolkit	Download the National Speech and Debate Education Day Team Toolkit.	resources		2018-12-14	Free
National Tournament Script List Archive 1983-2016		resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp	2016-07-02	Members
Middle School National Tournament Script List - 2016	Click here to download the Middle School National Tournament Script List for 2016.	resources	dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, middle-school, poetry, prose, storytelling	2016-06-01	Members
Ensuring Access for Students with Disabilities	Download the article about strategies for ensuring access to speech and debate for students with disabilities. Please note that these are strategies provided as resources to the community, not official stances of the NSDA.	resources	inclusion, team-management	2019-01-07	Free
Dress Code Template	Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Dress Code Template	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-07-30	Free
Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices	Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices to be used in conjunction with the Gender Neutral Restroom Sign	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-07-30	Free
Pronoun Usage Best Practices	Download the NSDA Caucus Recommended Pronoun Usage Best Practices	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-07-30	Free
Gender Neutral Restroom Sign	Download the Gender Neutral Restroom Sign to be used in conjunction with the NSDA Caucus Recommended Gender Neutral Restroom Best Practices	resources	inclusion, team-management	2018-11-15	Free
Harassment and Discrimination Policy	Download the NSDA Harassment and Discrimination Policy that can be adapted for schools or tournaments	resources	forms-manuals, inclusion, team-management	2018-12-13	Free
Public Speaking Training Guide	Click here to download a Public Speaking Training Guide. Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of public speaking.	resources	classroom-resources	2016-06-07	Resource Pkg
Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech	Click here to download "Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech". Use this guide to gain a basic understanding of persuasive speaking.	resources	classroom-resources, extemp-debate, pkd-extemp-speaking, international-extemp, original-oratory, us-extemp	2017-02-09	Members
What to Expect Competing in United States Extemporaneous Speaking	Learn what to expect competing in United States Extemporaneous Speaking from California student Joshua Tran.	resources	us-extemp	2017-02-09	Free
Gun Violence Policy Webinar - Presented by Students Demand Action	Billy Rosen, Deputy Legal Director from Students Demand Action, discusses policy surrounding gun violence.	resources	congress, instructional-videos, us-extemp	2018-05-30	Free
World Schools Debate at Middle School Nationals Webinar	USA Debate Team coach Sandy Berkowitz and USA Debate Team alums discuss World Schools Debate at the Middle School National Tournament.	resources	instructional-videos, middle-school, world-schools	2018-06-01	Free
Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2017 - Byron Arthur Presentation	Watch Byron Arthur's presentation from the 2017 Diversity & Inclusion Conference!	resources	inclusion, instructional-videos	2017-12-19	Members
District Tournament Roles	Learn about the suggested roles each member of your District Committee can play.	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2019-02-08	Free
District Finance Guide	Get an introduction to 501(c)3 status at the district level by reviewing this presentation from the 2017 National Conference Leadership Track.	resources	districts, forms-manuals, team-management	2019-02-08	Free
Setting Up Your NSDA District as a Non-Profit	Learn how to set up your NSDA district as a nonprofit!	resources	districts, instructional-videos	2017-06-05	Members
Public Forum Debate: Strategies in Persuasion and Adaptation	Elevate your skills in Public Forum Debate with this presentation by Lyndsey Hinckley!	resources	instructional-videos, public-forum	2017-06-05	Members
Honorary Membership Certificate - Request Form		resources	forms-manuals	2016-11-17	Members
District Student of the Year Award Sample Script	Download the District Student of the Year Award sample script.	resources	districts	2018-11-29	Free
Academic All American Nomination Form		resources	forms-manuals	2016-09-09	Free
How to Register for Districts on Tabroom	Download a description of how to register for your district tournament on Tabroom.	resources	districts, forms-manuals	2018-12-18	Free
Coach Emeritus Sign Up		resources	forms-manuals	2018-09-25	Free
Public Forum Topic Wording Feedback	Please submit your specific topic wording suggestions by October 31 for consideration by the PF Wording Committee. Topic voting will occur the last week of November. The final resolution will be announced December 1.	resources	forms-manuals, public-forum	2018-10-15	Free
Middle School Nationals Policy Judge Paradigms	Download the MS Nats 2017 CX Judge Paradigms	resources		2017-06-13	Free
Middle School Nationals Lincoln-Douglas Judge Paradigms	Download the MS Nats 2017 LD Judge Paradigms	resources		2017-06-13	Free
Zoom FAQ		resources		2017-05-19	Free
MS Nats Policy Judge Paradigm		resources		2017-05-04	Free
MS Nats LD Judge Paradigm		resources		2017-05-04	Free
PF Topic Area Suggestions		resources	forms-manuals	2017-04-07	Free
Middle School Nationals Congress Legislation Upload		resources		2017-04-04	Free
Curriculum Corner - 2015 Summer	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Summer 2015 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2015-09-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - 2015 Fall	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Fall 2015 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2015-11-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - 2016 Winter	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Winter 2016 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2016-02-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - 2016 Spring	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Spring 2016 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2016-04-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - 2016 Fall	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Fall 2016 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2016-11-15	Members
Curriculum Corner - 2016 Summer	Check out these practical ideas for speech and debate teachers to use in the classroom, published in the Summer 2016 Rostrum.	resources	classroom-resources	2016-09-15	Members
Big Questions Lesson Plan - Refuting an Argument	Download Big Questions Lesson Plan - Refuting an Argument.	resources	big-questions	2017-02-02	Free
Big Questions Lesson Plan - Constructing an Argument	Download Big Questions Lesson Plan - Constructing an Argument.	resources	big-questions	2017-02-02	Free
Big Questions Format Manual	Download our Big Questions Format Manual.	resources	big-questions	2016-10-21	Free
Forensics And College Admissions - Minh Luong	Forensics and College Admissions, by Professor Minh A. Luong	resources		2016-08-09	Free
Making The Case For Forensics - NFHS	The Value of Speech, Debate, and Theatre Activities: Making the Case for Forensics, by the NFHS, Kevin Minch, and Robert F. Kanaby	resources		2016-08-09	Free
Forensics And Test Scores - Tammie Peters	An Investigation into the Relationship Between Participation in Competitive Forensics and Standardized Test Scores, by Tammie L. Peters	resources		2016-08-09	Free
Sample Ballot - Declamation - Blank	Download a sample comment sheet for Declamation. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Declamation (DEC).	resources	declamation	2016-05-27	Free
Sample Ballot - Declamation - Comments	Download a sample comment sheet for Declamation. Download this document to view and understand what a ballot for Declamation (DEC) may look like when completed.	resources	declamation	2016-05-27	Free

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