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| Public Forum Advanced Evidence - January 2024 | Public Forum Advanced Evidence - January 2024 | resources | public-forum | 2024-01-11 | Resource Pkg | |
| Congress Legislation Submission Checklist | Download this checklist to make sure your legislation will be considered for the 2024 National Tournament Docket! | resources | congress | 2024-01-11 | Free | |
| Sample World Schools Motions - January 2024 | Download the January 2024 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2024-01-09 | Members | |
| Judge Paradigm Guide | Download the judge paradigm resource for guidance on creating or modifying your paradigm. | resources | 2024-01-02 | Free | ||
| Congress Legislation - 2024 January | Download the January 2024 Legislation Docket. | resources | congress | 2023-12-21 | Members | |
| Extemp Practice Questions - 2024 January | Download the January 2024 Extemp Practice Questions | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2023-12-21 | Members | |
| Public Forum Topic Analysis - January 2024 | Download a copy of the Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2024 January | resources | public-forum | 2023-12-20 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2024 January/February | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2024 January/February | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2023-12-20 | Members | |
| Advanced 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, instructional-videos | 2023-12-18 | Members | |
| Public Forum Debate Round Intro | Curious what to expect starting out in Public Forum? Watch this round to familiarize yourself with the event! | resources | classroom-resources, instructional-videos, public-forum | 2023-12-11 | Free | |
| Congress Legislation - 2023 December | Download the December 2023 Legislation Docket. | resources | congress | 2023-12-01 | Members | |
| Extemp Practice Questions - 2023 December | Download the December 2023 Extemp Practice Questions | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2023-11-29 | Members | |
| Sample World Schools Motions - December 2023 | Download the December 2023 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2023-11-28 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - November/December 2023 | Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2023 November/December | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2023-11-21 | Resource Pkg | |
| Public Forum Advanced Evidence - November/December 2023 | Public Forum Advanced Evidence - November/December 2023 | resources | public-forum | 2023-11-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Public Forum Debate Ballot | Download the Public Forum Debate Ballot | resources | public-forum | 2023-11-13 | Free | |
| Big Questions Judge Training Manual | Download the Big Questions Training Manual | resources | big-questions | 2023-11-09 | Free | |
| Speech and Debate in the News | resources | team-management | 2023-10-31 | Free | ||
| Sample World Schools Motions - November 2023 | Download the November 2023 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2023-10-31 | Members | |
| Congress Legislation - 2023 November | Download the November 2023 Legislation Docket. | resources | congress | 2023-10-31 | Members | |
| Extemp Practice Questions - 2023 November | Download the November 2023 Extemp Practice Questions | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2023-10-27 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2023 November/December | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2023 November/December | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2023-10-24 | Members | |
| Public Forum Topic Analysis - November/December 2023 | Download a copy of the Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2023 November/December | resources | public-forum | 2023-10-24 | Members | |
| Big Questions Debate Ballot | Download the 23-24 Big Questions Ballot for your next BQ debate event. | resources | big-questions | 2023-10-10 | Free | |
| Big Questions Classroom Poster | Download the 23-24 Big Questions Topic Poster to help recruit students. | resources | big-questions, classroom-resources | 2023-10-10 | Free | |
| Big Questions Topic Resources | Download the 23-24 Big Questions Topic Resources. | resources | big-questions | 2023-10-10 | Free | |
| Congress Legislation - 2023 October | Download the October 2023 Legislation Docket. | resources | congress | 2023-09-29 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas - Novice LD Topic Lesson Plans | The evidence in this packet is a starting point for novice Lincoln-Douglas debaters who are debating the Novice Mandatory National Service topic. he packet allows for many different affirmative and negative arguments. It is not advisable to try to read all of the provided evidence within one round. Please confirm that the tournament you're attending is using the NSDA's novice topic before exclusively prepping for this topic over another. | resources | classroom-resources, lincoln-douglas | 2023-09-29 | Members | |
| Sample World Schools Motions - October 2023 | Download the October 2023 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2023-09-28 | Members | |
| Extemp Practice Questions - 2023 October | Download the October 2023 Extemp Practice Questions | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2023-09-27 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - September/October 2023 | Lincoln-Douglas Advanced Research Guide - 2023 September/October | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2023-09-20 | Resource Pkg | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - James Melton | Interested in starting or maintaining a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by James Melton, Associate Executive Director, Missouri State High School Activities Association. Share his words with local administrators and school board members to help build your case for support! (Also published in the September/October 2023 issue of Rostrum magazine.) | resources | team-management | 2023-09-15 | Free | |
| Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2023 | Public Forum Advanced Evidence - September/October 2023 | resources | public-forum | 2023-09-15 | Resource Pkg | |
| Lincoln-Douglas - Mandatory National Service - Sample Case File | The evidence in this packet is a starting point for novice Lincoln-Douglas debaters who are debating the Novice Mandatory National Service topic. he packet allows for many different affirmative and negative arguments. It is not advisable to try to read all of the provided evidence within one round. Please confirm that the tournament you're attending is using the NSDA's novice topic before exclusively prepping for this topic over another. | resources | classroom-resources, lincoln-douglas | 2023-09-12 | Members | |
| Sample World Schools Motions - September 2023 | Download the September 2023 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2023-08-30 | Members | |
| Congress Legislation - 2023 September | Download the September 2023 Legislation Docket. | resources | congress | 2023-08-28 | Members | |
| Start Here: Teaching High School Interp | resources | classroom-resources, dramatic-interp, humorous-interp, program-oral-interp | 2023-08-25 | Free | ||
| District Recognition 2021 | resources | 2023-08-24 | Free | |||
| Multicultural Learning Alliance | resources | 2023-08-23 | Free | |||
| Public Forum Topic Analysis - September/October 2023 | Download a copy of the Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2023 September/October | resources | public-forum | 2023-08-22 | Members | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2023 September/October | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2023 September/October | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2023-08-22 | Members | |
| Extemp Practice Questions - 2023 September | Download the September 2023 Extemp Practice Questions | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2023-08-22 | Members | |
| Big Questions Topic Papers 2023-2024 | Download an overview of the Big Questions topic choices for 2023-2024 | resources | big-questions | 2023-07-31 | Free | |
| Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2024 | 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 | 2023-07-10 | Free | |
| Nationals 2023 - Public Forum Debate Finals | resources | performance-videos, public-forum | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals | NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. | resources | lincoln-douglas, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - Extemp Debate Finals | resources | extemp-debate, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Commentary Finals | resources | commentary, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Poetry Finals | resources | performance-videos, poetry | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Impromptu Finals | resources | impromptu, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Prose Finals | Watch the National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
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resources | performance-videos, prose | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - Expository Finals | Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Expository! | resources | expository, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - Storytelling Finals | Watch the National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! | resources | performance-videos, storytelling | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - International Extemp Finals | resources | international-extemp, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - United States Extemp Finals | resources | performance-videos, us-extemp | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly | resources | performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Free | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals | resources | original-spoken-word, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Original Oratory Finals | NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. |
resources | original-oratory, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - Informative Speaking Finals | resources | informative-speaking, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Big Questions Debate Final | resources | big-questions, performance-videos | 2023-06-16 | Free | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Congressional Debate Senate Finals | Watch parts one and two of the National Final Round of Congressional Debate Senate in 2019! | resources | congress, performance-videos | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - Congressional Debate House Finals | resources | congress, performance-videos | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Policy Debate Finals | NOTE: By viewing these videos you are consenting to our Video Terms & Conditions. | resources | performance-videos, policy | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | |
| Nationals 2023 - World Schools Debate Finals | resources | performance-videos, world-schools | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Duo Interpretation Finals | resources | duo-interp, performance-videos | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals | resources | performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals | resources | dramatic-interp, performance-videos | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Nationals 2023 - Humorous Interpretation Finals | resources | humorous-interp, performance-videos | 2023-06-15 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Public Forum Finals | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Policy Debate Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Policy Debate in 2019! | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, policy | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate in 2019! | resources | lincoln-douglas, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals | resources | middle-school, original-spoken-word, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Informative Speaking Finals | Watch the 2017 Middle School National Final Round of Informative Speaking! | resources | informative-speaking, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 – Storytelling Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Prose Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
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resources | middle-school, performance-videos, prose | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Program Oral Interp Finals | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Poetry Interpretation Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Poetry Interpretation in 2019! | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, poetry | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Humorous Interpretation Finals | Watch the National Final Round of Middle School Humorous Interpretation in 2019! | resources | humorous-interp, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Duo Interpretation Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Duo Interpretation in 2019!
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resources | duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Dramatic Interpretation Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Dramatic Interpretation in 2019! | resources | dramatic-interp, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Extemporaneous Speaking Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Extemporaneous Speaking in 2019! | resources | international-extemp, middle-school, performance-videos, us-extemp | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 - Declamation Finals | resources | declamation, middle-school, performance-videos | 2023-06-14 | Resource Pkg | ||
| High School Nationals 2023 Script List | Download the source material information of speech performances performed at the 2023 High School National Tournament. | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp | 2023-06-12 | Members | |
| Middle School Nationals 2023 Script List | Download the source material information of speech performances performed at the 2023 Middle School National Tournament. | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, poetry, prose, storytelling | 2023-06-12 | Members | |
| Middle School Original Spoken Word Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, poetry | 2023-06-05 | Members | ||
| Original Spoken Word Final Round Video Archive | resources | original-spoken-word, performance-videos | 2023-06-05 | Members | ||
| Congress Legislation - 2023 High School Nationals | Download the 2023 high school docket containing preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation (updated 05/15/2023) | resources | congress | 2023-05-15 | Free | |
| Congress Legislation - 2023 Middle School Nationals | Download the 2023 middle school docket containing preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation (updated 05/01/23) | resources | congress | 2023-05-01 | Free | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Jennifer Euker | Interested in starting or maintaining a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Jennifer L. Euker, Principal at Buhach Colony 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 April/May 2023 issue of Rostrum magazine.) | resources | team-management | 2023-04-14 | Free | |
| How to Register for the 2023 National Tournament on Tabroom.com | resources | instructional-videos, team-management | 2023-03-30 | Free | ||
| Admin Teacher Endorsement Form | Download a copy of the Admin Teacher Endorsement Form. | resources | forms-manuals | 2023-03-29 | Free | |
| Storytelling Starter Kit | Use this guide to get started with Storytelling, including event basics, advice for using the chair and selecting a piece, delivery tips, and sample performances. | resources | storytelling | 2023-03-20 | Members | |
| How to Judge Expository | How to Judge Expository | resources | expository | 2023-03-09 | Free | |
| March 2023 Public Forum Topic Webinar | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October | resources | 2023-02-27 | Members | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Trey Smith | Interested in starting or maintaining a speech and debate program at your school? Download a copy of this advocacy letter written by Trey Smith, Executive Director at 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 February/March 2023 issue of Rostrum magazine.) | resources | team-management | 2023-02-15 | Free | |
| How to Judge Prose | How to Judge Prose - An Introduction to Evaluating Prose | resources | prose | 2023-02-03 | Free | |
| World Schools Norms - 2024 Nationals | World Schools Norms - 2024 Nationals | resources | world-schools | 2023-01-20 | Free | |
| USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual - 2023 Tournament | Download the 2023 USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual | resources | forms-manuals, world-schools | 2023-01-20 | Free | |
| National Speech and Debate Education Day Sign Up Form 2023 | Sign up to receive a free toolkit to help your school celebrate NSDE Day! | resources | 2022-12-20 | Free | ||
| Extemp Commentary Starter Kit | Use this guide to get started with Extemp Commentary, including sample prompts, tips for finding and memorizing sources, and delivery tips. | resources | commentary | 2022-12-07 | Members | |
| Start Here: Teaching Middle School Program Oral Interp | resources | classroom-resources, policy | 2022-11-17 | Free | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Kenneth Zapata | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 Mentoring Requirements PDF. | resources | forms-manuals | 2022-11-14 | Free | |
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules November Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules November Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-10-31 | Free | ||
| Local, District, and National Tournaments | resources | 2022-10-19 | 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 | |
| Beginner 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, instructional-videos | 2022-10-05 | Free | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Leonidas Patterson | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 2022 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-09-23 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| How to Judge Congressional Debate for Beginners | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2022 September/October | resources | congress, 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2022 NSDA July Competition Rules Minutes | Download a copy of the 2022 July Competition Rules Minutes from the meeting held July 19, 2022. | resources | 2022-09-12 | Members | ||
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules September Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-09-12 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Nationals 2022 - Prose Finals | Watch the National Final Round of Prose in 2019!
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resources | performance-videos, prose | 2022-08-19 | 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 – Storytelling Finals | Watch the Middle School National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling | 2022-08-18 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| Nationals 2022 - Impromptu Finals | resources | impromptu, performance-videos | 2022-08-18 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Expository Finals | Watch the 2019 National Final Round of Expository! | resources | expository, performance-videos | 2022-08-18 | Members | |
| Nationals 2022 - Poetry Finals | resources | performance-videos, poetry | 2022-08-18 | Members | ||
| Middle School Nationals 2022 - Original Oratory Finals | Watch the 2019 Middle School National Final Round of Original Oratory!
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resources | middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos | 2022-08-17 | 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 | |
| Nationals 2022 - Congressional Debate House Finals | resources | congress, performance-videos | 2022-08-17 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 Online Supps - Pro Con Challenge Finals | resources | performance-videos, pro-con-challenge | 2022-08-17 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals | resources | original-spoken-word, performance-videos | 2022-08-17 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Commentary Finals | resources | commentary, performance-videos | 2022-08-17 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Storytelling Finals | Watch the National Final Round of Storytelling in 2019! | resources | performance-videos, storytelling | 2022-08-17 | 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 - Original Spoken Word Poetry Finals | resources | middle-school, original-spoken-word, performance-videos | 2022-08-16 | 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 - Program Oral Interp Finals | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 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 | |
| Nationals 2022 - World Schools Debate Finals | resources | performance-videos, world-schools | 2022-08-16 | 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 | 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| Big Questions Topic Analysis and Sample Cases 2022-2023 | Download the Big Questions 2022-2023 Topic Analysis and Sample Cases. | resources | big-questions | 2022-08-15 | Free | |
| Nationals 2022 - Extemp Debate Finals | resources | extemp-debate, performance-videos | 2022-08-15 | Members | ||
| Big Questions Starter Pack | Download the Big Questions 2022-2023 Starter Pack | resources | big-questions | 2022-08-12 | 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 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Informative Speaking Finals | resources | informative-speaking, performance-videos | 2022-08-08 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - United States Extemp Finals | resources | performance-videos, us-extemp | 2022-08-08 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Duo Interpretation Finals | resources | duo-interp, performance-videos | 2022-08-08 | Members | ||
| 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 | Members | |
| Nationals 2022 - Humorous Interpretation Finals | resources | humorous-interp, performance-videos | 2022-08-03 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - International Extemp Finals | resources | international-extemp, performance-videos | 2022-08-02 | Members | ||
| Nationals 2022 - Program Oral Interpretation Finals | resources | performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 2022-08-02 | Members | ||
| 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 | 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 | Members | |
| Nationals 2022 - Big Questions Debate Final | resources | big-questions, performance-videos | 2022-07-26 | Members | ||
| 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 | Members | |
| Nationals 2022 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly | resources | performance-videos | 2022-07-25 | 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 | |
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules July Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules July Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-06-29 | Free | ||
| Nationals 1995 - Original Oratory Finals | Watch the 1995 National Final Round of Original Oratory!
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2022-06-27 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules May Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules May Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-04-28 | Members | ||
| Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 April | resources | instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp | 2022-04-24 | Members | ||
| 2022 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-04-22 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Judge Primer 2020-2021 | Download the Big Questions judge primer to print. | archived | 2022-03-31 | Free | ||
| Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 March | resources | instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp | 2022-03-21 | Members | ||
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules March Board Meeting Agenda | Download the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules March Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-03-14 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Debate Final Round Video Archive | resources | big-questions, performance-videos | 2022-03-07 | Free | ||
| World Schools Debate Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, world-schools | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| Lincoln-Douglas Final Round Video Archive | resources | lincoln-douglas, performance-videos | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive | resources | original-oratory, performance-videos | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| United States Extemp Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, us-extemp | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| Program Oral Interpretation Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| Public Forum Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, public-forum | 2022-03-04 | Members | ||
| International Extemp Final Round Video Archive | resources | international-extemp, performance-videos | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Humorous Interpretation Final Round Video Archive | resources | humorous-interp, performance-videos | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Policy Debate Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, policy | 2022-03-03 | 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 | ||
| Informative Speaking Final Round Video Archive | resources | informative-speaking, performance-videos | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Impromptu Final Round Video Archive | resources | impromptu, performance-videos | 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 | ||
| Storytelling Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, storytelling | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Prose Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, prose | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Poetry Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, poetry | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Duo Interpretation Final Round Video Archive | resources | duo-interp, performance-videos | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Dramatic Interpretation Final Round Video Archive | resources | dramatic-interp, performance-videos | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Pro Con Challenge Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, pro-con-challenge | 2022-03-03 | Members | ||
| Duo Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | duo-interp, middle-school, performance-videos | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| World Schools Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | performance-videos, world-schools | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Lincoln-Douglas Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | lincoln-douglas, 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 | ||
| Public Forum Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, public-forum | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Policy Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, policy | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Congressional Debate Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | congress, middle-school, performance-videos | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Informative Speaking Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | informative-speaking, 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 | ||
| Declamation Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | declamation, middle-school, performance-videos | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Storytelling Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, storytelling | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Prose Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, prose | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Program Oral Interp Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, program-oral-interp | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Poetry Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, performance-videos, poetry | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Humorous Interpretation Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | humorous-interp, 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 | ||
| Middle School Original Oratory Final Round Video Archive | resources | middle-school, original-oratory, performance-videos | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Impromptu Middle School Final Round Video Archive | resources | impromptu, middle-school, performance-videos | 2022-03-02 | Members | ||
| Extemp Practice Question Demonstration - 2022 February | resources | instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp | 2022-02-25 | Members | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Holly Williams | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2022 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA January Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-01-10 | Free | ||
| 2022 NSDA Competition Rules January Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2022 NSDA Competition Rules January Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2022-01-04 | Free | ||
| Informative Speech Breakdown ft. Ceceilia Voss | Go behind the scenes in the crafting of a final round Informative speech with a three-time national finalist. | resources | informative-speaking, instructional-videos | 2021-12-15 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| Start Here: Teaching Middle School Interp | resources | classroom-resources, dramatic-interp, humorous-interp, middle-school, program-oral-interp | 2021-10-25 | Free | ||
| 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 | ||
| District Recognition 2020 | resources | 2021-10-11 | Free | |||
| 2021 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2021-09-20 | Free | ||
| 2020-2021 NSDA Postage Report | Download a copy of the 2020-2021 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine. | archived | 2021-09-16 | 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 | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| NSDA Account Overview | resources | instructional-videos, team-management | 2021-09-13 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| NSDA Conference Session Video Archive | resources | instructional-videos | 2021-09-01 | 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 | ||
| Keith West Memorial School Grant | Online Funding Series Application | resources | 2021-08-17 | 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 | ||
| Start Here: Teaching Policy | resources | classroom-resources, policy | 2021-07-20 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Nationals 2021 - Awards Ceremonies & Diamond Assembly | resources | performance-videos | 2021-06-19 | 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 | ||
| Start Here: Teaching Public Forum | resources | classroom-resources, policy | 2021-05-25 | Free | ||
| National Tournament Judge Procedures | resources | 2021-05-17 | Free | |||
| Mechanics of Flowing | resources | instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas | 2021-05-10 | Members | ||
| 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 | |
| 2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2021-04-29 | Free | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Tammy Ferguson | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Using Online Tournament Features in Tabroom.com Webinar | resources | districts, instructional-videos | 2021-04-05 | Free | ||
| Policy Evidence March 2021 | Download the Policy Evidence December 2020 doc. | resources | 2021-04-01 | Members | ||
| 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 | original-spoken-word | 2021-03-22 | Free | |
| Sample Ballot - Original Spoken Word Poetry - Blank | Download the Sample Ballot for Original Spoken Word Poetry! | resources | original-spoken-word | 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 | |
| Duo Interpretation Division Selection for 2021 Nationals | archived | 2021-03-10 | Free | |||
| 2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2021 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2021-03-09 | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Performance Breakdown: Crafting a Duo Interp | Intro to Coaching: DUO | resources | classroom-resources, duo-interp | 2021-02-01 | Members | |
| Intro to Flowing Policy Debate | resources | instructional-videos, policy | 2021-01-26 | Members | ||
| Duo Performance Breakdown - Student Experts Series | resources | duo-interp, instructional-videos | 2021-01-26 | Members | ||
| Hall of Fame Update | Learn more about the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame. | archived | 2021-01-15 | 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 | ||
| Intro to Flowing Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas Debate | resources | instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, public-forum | 2020-12-04 | 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 | ||
| 2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2020-12-02 | Free | ||
| Five Student-Led Recruitment Tips ft. Jaylon Muchison | resources | instructional-videos | 2020-11-19 | 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 | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Greg Cunningham | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Springboard Survey | Springboard Post Tournament Survey Form | archived | 2020-10-27 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| High School Unified Manual | resources | forms-manuals | 2020-10-08 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| 2019-2020 NSDA Postage Report | Download a copy of the 2019-2020 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine. | archived | 2020-09-22 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021 | Download Big Questions Topic Analysis 2020-2021 PDF | archived | 2020-09-21 | Free | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Bethany Bohall | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| Planning a New Coaches Workshop | resources | instructional-videos | 2020-09-08 | Members | ||
| Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template | Big Questions Certificate of Achievement Template | resources | big-questions | 2020-09-08 | Free | |
| 2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2020-08-31 | 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 | ||
| Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals | Download the Congress Parliamentarian Instructions 2020 Nationals Doc. | archived | 2020-08-26 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Judge Primer | Download the 23-24 Judge Primer for your next BQ debate event. | resources | big-questions | 2020-08-24 | Free | |
| Six Tips for Effective Crossfire - Student Experts Series | resources | instructional-videos, public-forum | 2020-08-21 | Members | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| NSDA Campus Survey | NSDA Campus Survey | resources | 2020-08-06 | Free | ||
| Sample Press Release | Sample Press Release | resources | 2020-08-05 | Free | ||
| Sample Recruitment Letter | Sample Recruitment Letter | resources | 2020-08-05 | Free | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Middle School Nats 19 Script list | Middle School Nats 19 Script list | resources | world-schools | 2020-07-06 | Free | |
| Middle School Nats 20 Script list | Middle School Nats 20 Script list | resources | world-schools | 2020-07-06 | 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 | |
| National Tournament Awards Assembly Video Archive | resources | big-questions, commentary, congress, declamation, dramatic-interp, duo-interp, expository, extemp-debate, humorous-interp, impromptu, informative-speaking, international-extemp, lincoln-douglas, original-oratory, performance-videos, poetry, policy, pro-con-challenge, program-oral-interp, prose, public-forum, storytelling, us-extemp, world-schools | 2020-07-01 | 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 | ||
| Nationals 2020 - Big Questions Debate Final | archived | 2020-06-19 | 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 | |
| Middle School Speech Challenge Participant Certificate Template | Download editable participant certificates to print at home and commemorate the experience! | resources | 2020-06-10 | Free | ||
| National Tournament Student Training | resources | 2020-06-08 | Free | |||
| Communication Bootcamp Webinar - Presented by Eastern New Mexico University | archived | instructional-videos | 2020-06-05 | Members | ||
| Succeeding at Online Debate Webinar - Presented by Trinity University | resources | congress, instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, world-schools | 2020-06-05 | Members | ||
| 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 | ||
| World Schools Debate Online Demo | resources | performance-videos, world-schools | 2020-06-01 | Free | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Online Competition Tips | Download the Online Competition Tips Guide | resources | classroom-resources, forms-manuals, inclusion, team-management | 2020-05-14 | Free | |
| Transitioning to World Schools Debate From Other Events Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium | resources | instructional-videos, world-schools | 2020-05-08 | Members | ||
| 2020 National Tournament Officials Form | archived | 2020-05-07 | Free | |||
| Preparing for Nationals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate Webinar - Presented by Global Debate Symposium | resources | instructional-videos, lincoln-douglas | 2020-05-07 | Members | ||
| 2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2020-05-04 | Free | ||
| Lip Dub Submission Guidelines | Download our Lip Dub Submission Guidelines | resources | 2020-05-01 | 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 | |
| San Fran Bay Congress Qualifier Form | archived | 2020-04-23 | Free | |||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Susan Knoblauch | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Virtual Banquet Schedule Word | Download our virtual banquet outline. | 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 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 | ||
| 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 or Top 16 placement in BQ or WS 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 | |
| Fee Appeal Form | resources | 2020-03-05 | Free | |||
| Women's History Month Legislation | Download the Women's History Month Legislation PDF | resources | congress | 2020-03-04 | Free | |
| 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 | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2020 March/April | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2020-03-03 | Members | |
| 2020 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2020 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2020-03-02 | Free | ||
| Sample World Schools Motions - 2020 March | Download the March 2020 World Schools Debate Motions. | resources | world-schools | 2020-03-02 | Members | |
| 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 Extemp Questions | Download the Diversity and Inclusion Extemp Questions | resources | classroom-resources, international-extemp, us-extemp | 2020-02-20 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Escape Room Strategies | resources | lincoln-douglas, policy, public-forum, team-management | 2020-02-06 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Speech and Debate Coaching Endorsement | resources | 2020-01-30 | 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 | |
| Middle School Unified Manual | resources | forms-manuals, middle-school | 2020-01-28 | 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 | |
| Administrators | resources | 2020-01-14 | Free | |||
| Competition Events Guide | Click here to download the Competition Events Guide. | resources | forms-manuals | 2020-01-14 | Free | |
| Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January | Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2020 January | resources | public-forum | 2020-01-09 | Resource Pkg | |
| 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 | |
| Assistant Coach of the Year Nomination Form | 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 | |
| New Coach of the Year Nomination Form | 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 | |
| High School Coach of the Year Nomination Form | Nominate an outstanding high school coach for James M. Copeland Coach of the Year! | resources | districts, forms-manuals | 2020-01-02 | Free | |
| Middle School Coach of the Year Nomination Form | Nominate an outstanding middle school coach for Middle School Coach of the Year! | resources | forms-manuals | 2020-01-02 | Free | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| How to Host a Tournament | resources | 2019-12-17 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| District Recognition | resources | 2019-12-09 | Free | |||
| Districts/Nationals Leadership | resources | 2019-12-09 | Free | |||
| Committee Management | resources | 2019-12-09 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up | Download the Tabroom Online Ballots & Notification Set Up PDF | resources | districts, forms-manuals | 2019-12-06 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2019-12-03 | Free | ||
| Rules Overview | resources | 2019-12-02 | Free | |||
| Points Entry | resources | 2019-11-26 | Free | |||
| Local, District, and National Tournaments | resources | 2019-11-26 | Free | |||
| Who We Are | resources | 2019-11-26 | Free | |||
| Recognition Opportunities | resources | 2019-11-26 | Free | |||
| Lincoln-Douglas Demo Round - November/December 2019 | resources | lincoln-douglas, performance-videos | 2019-11-26 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Membership Overview | resources | 2019-11-26 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking | resources | classroom-resources, policy | 2019-11-12 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 | Big Questions Topic Analysis 2019-2020 | archived | 2019-10-15 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer | Big Questions Participant Grants Flyer | archived | 2019-10-11 | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 2020 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs | archived | 2019-09-30 | 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 | |
| Exemplary Student Service Award Nomination Form 2020 | archived | forms-manuals | 2019-09-19 | Free | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - James Shapiro | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 2018-2019 NSDA Postage Report | Download a copy of the 2018-2019 Postage Report for Rostrum magazine. | archived | 2019-09-16 | Free | ||
| Public Forum Pilot Rules 2019-2020 | Download an explanation of the 2019-2020 PF Pilot Rules. | resources | 2019-09-12 | Free | ||
| Pilot District Qualification Manual - 2019-2020 | resources | forms-manuals | 2019-09-11 | Free | ||
| District Committee Appointment Request Form | resources | districts, forms-manuals | 2019-09-11 | Free | ||
| Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October | Public Forum Advanced Evidence - 2019 September/October | resources | public-forum | 2019-09-10 | Resource Pkg | |
| Student of the Year Nomination Form | resources | districts, forms-manuals | 2019-09-09 | 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 | |
| 2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2019-09-09 | Free | ||
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 September/October | Download the 2019 September/October Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2019-09-06 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| District Leadership Directory - 2021-2023 | View the District Leadership Directory. | resources | districts, forms-manuals | 2019-08-01 | Free | |
| LD Topic Voting Procedure | Download a description of the LD topic voting procedure! | resources | 2019-07-26 | Free | ||
| Nationals 2019 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly | Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2019! | resources | performance-videos | 2019-06-20 | Members | |
| MS Nats19 Script List | resources | 2019-06-16 | Free | |||
| Nats19 Finalist Information | archived | forms-manuals | 2019-06-14 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| How to Debate Like a Tiger: Preparing for Nationals - Presented by Trinity University | resources | inclusion, instructional-videos | 2019-05-30 | 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 | |
| District Leadership Affirmation and Luncheon RSVP 2019 | archived | 2019-05-09 | Free | |||
| District Leadership Election Results - 2019-2021 | archived | 2019-05-02 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Imagining Latinidad for Speech and Debate - Presented by Dr. Darrel Wanzer-Serrano | resources | inclusion, instructional-videos | 2019-04-30 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA Spring Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2019-04-25 | Free | ||
| Public Forum Topic Webinar Presented by Ambassador Neelam Deo - 2019 April | resources | public-forum | 2019-04-18 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Application Reminder | archived | 2019-04-03 | Free | |||
| Volunteer Nomination Form | resources | forms-manuals, inclusion | 2019-03-13 | Free | ||
| Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 March | View the Sample World Schools Motions for March 2019. | resources | world-schools | 2019-03-04 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2019 NSDA March Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2019-02-22 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Elizabeth Bornia | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 February | View the Sample World Schools Motions for February 2019. | resources | world-schools | 2019-02-01 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| Speech Team Recruitment Video | resources | instructional-videos, team-management | 2019-02-01 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/February | Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis - 2019 January/Feburary | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2019-01-22 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| IX Questions & Resources - 2019 January | View the January 2019 International Extemp Questions and Resources. | resources | international-extemp | 2019-01-16 | Resource Pkg | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Public Forum Demo Debate - January 2019 | resources | performance-videos, public-forum | 2019-01-04 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Sample World Schools Motions - 2019 January | View the Sample World Schools Motions for November 2018. | resources | world-schools | 2018-12-20 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| National Speech and Debate Education Day Toolkit | Download the National Speech and Debate Education Day Team Toolkit. | resources | 2018-12-14 | 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 | |
| Local Tournament Press Release Template | Local Tournament Press Release Template | resources | districts | 2018-12-03 | Members | |
| Archived Congressional Debate Resources | resources | congress | 2018-12-01 | Members | ||
| Archived World Schools Resources | resources | world-schools | 2018-12-01 | Members | ||
| Archived Extemp Resources | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2018-12-01 | Members | ||
| 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 | |
| District Student of the Year Award Sample Script | Download the District Student of the Year Award sample script. | resources | districts | 2018-11-29 | 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Jason Kline | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| What Is Strength? | Download this helpful guide for understanding your team's strength and why it matters! | resources | team-management | 2018-11-12 | Free | |
| 2018 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2018 NSDA December Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2018-11-12 | Free | ||
| Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December | Public Forum Topic Analysis - 2018 November/December | resources | public-forum | 2018-10-22 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 NSDA Educator of the Year FAQs | archived | 2018-10-19 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Coach Emeritus Sign Up | resources | forms-manuals | 2018-09-25 | Free | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Errol Evans | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2018 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | Download a copy of the 2018 NSDA Fall Board Meeting Agenda | archived | 2018-09-10 | Free | ||
| Archived Policy Debate Resources | resources | policy | 2018-09-04 | Members | ||
| Policy Debate Lesson Plans | resources | classroom-resources, policy | 2018-09-04 | Members | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Impromptu Prompts - Hispanic Heritage Month | View the Hispanic Heritage Month Impromptu Prompts | resources | impromptu, inclusion | 2018-08-31 | 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 | |
| Archived Lincoln-Douglas Debate Resources | resources | lincoln-douglas | 2018-08-24 | Members | ||
| 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 | |
| Archived Public Forum Debate Resources | resources | public-forum | 2018-08-21 | Members | ||
| NSDA National Conference 2018 | archived | 2018-08-13 | Free | |||
| Big Questions 2018-2019 Ballot | Download our Big Questions ballot to print. | resources | big-questions | 2018-08-02 | Free | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| High School Nationals 2018 Script List | Download the source material information for performances that made it to the semifinals and final rounds of the 2018 National Tournament in DI, HI, and POI. | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp | 2018-07-03 | Members | |
| Nationals 2018 - Big Questions Debate Final | Watch the 2018 Nationals Big Questions final round! | archived | 2018-06-22 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2018-19 USA Debate Team Application - Stage Two | archived | 2018-06-14 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals | Middle School Congress Chambers - 2018 Nationals | resources | congress | 2018-05-24 | Free | |
| International Extemp Resources - 2018 Nationals | Download International Extemp Resources for the 2018 National Tournament | resources | international-extemp, us-extemp | 2018-05-07 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Ann Klotz | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Evidence Packet | Big Questions 2017-2018 Evidence Packet | archived | 2018-03-23 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Replacement Membership Certificates | Lost your certificate? Need a name change? Order replacements here! | resources | forms-manuals, team-management | 2018-02-21 | Free | |
| Webinar - Keeping It Fresh For the End of the Year | Webinar featuring Chase Williams. | resources | instructional-videos, team-management | 2018-02-19 | Resource Pkg | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Stefanie Phillips | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - W. Donald Clayton, Jr. | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Congressional Debate - Printable Guide for Students, Educators, & Judges | Download a Printable PDF Guide to Congressional Debate. | resources | congress | 2017-10-24 | Free | |
| Big Questions 2017-2018 Judge Primer | Download our Big Questions judge primer to print. | archived | 2017-09-29 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Austin Brown | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| Envisioning a New Standard for Speech, Debate, and Communication Education | resources | instructional-videos | 2017-08-27 | Members | ||
| From Aristotle to 21st Century Skills: Redefining the Public Speaking Process | resources | instructional-videos | 2017-08-27 | 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 | ||
| Ensuring Access to Speech and Debate for Students with Disabilities | resources | inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management | 2017-08-25 | Free | ||
| Investigating and Addressing Gender Differences in Debate | resources | inclusion, instructional-videos, team-management | 2017-08-24 | Members | ||
| Using Extemporaneous Speaking Strategies to Elevate AP Scores | resources | classroom-resources, instructional-videos, international-extemp, us-extemp | 2017-08-24 | Members | ||
| Interp: Bringing Characters to Life | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp | 2017-08-24 | Members | ||
| 2018 NSDA Educator of the Year Nomination Form | archived | forms-manuals | 2017-08-23 | Free | ||
| Critical Classroom Conversations | resources | classroom-resources | 2017-08-16 | Free | ||
| Finding the Right Coach | Download the Finding the Right Speech and Debate Coach PDF. | resources | districts, team-management | 2017-08-15 | Free | |
| Archived Big Questions Resources | resources | big-questions | 2017-08-08 | Free | ||
| Early Invoicing Request | archived | forms-manuals, team-management | 2017-08-08 | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Nationals 2017 - Big Questions Debate Finals | Watch the 2017 Nationals Big Questions final round! | archived | 2017-06-23 | Free | ||
| Nationals 2017 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly | Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2017! | resources | performance-videos | 2017-06-23 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| MS Nats Congress Judge Form | archived | 2017-05-31 | 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 | |
| Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals | Middle School Congress Chambers - 2017 Nationals | resources | congress | 2017-05-22 | 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PF Topic Area Suggestions | resources | forms-manuals | 2017-04-07 | Free | ||
| USA Debate Signature Sheet | Students who are interested in applying for the 2023-2024 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - D. Scott Looney | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Middle School Nationals Congress Legislation Upload | resources | 2017-04-04 | Free | |||
| Online Topic Workshops | archived | 2017-03-30 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PF September/October Online Topic Workshop | archived | 2017-03-14 | Free | |||
| WKU Webinar - Truth Over Trophies: Personal Advocacy and Competitive Debate | resources | instructional-videos | 2017-03-11 | Free | ||
| WKU Webinar - Interpretation Introductions as Student Empowerment | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp, instructional-videos, program-oral-interp | 2017-03-11 | Free | ||
| Mentor of the Year Nomination | archived | 2017-03-07 | 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 | |
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Michael O'Toole | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | Interested in starting or maintaining 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. | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017 | Big Questions Topic Update - December 2016-2017 | archived | 2017-01-06 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Urban Debate League End of Year Report | archived | 2016-12-19 | Free | |||
| Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ | Download Big Questions 2016-2017 FAQ. | archived | 2016-12-06 | Free | ||
| Duo Interpretation - Developing a Rapport with Your Partner | resources | duo-interp, forms-manuals | 2016-11-21 | Resource Pkg | ||
| Honorary Membership Certificate - Request Form | resources | forms-manuals | 2016-11-17 | Members | ||
| Letter in Support of Speech and Debate - Dr. Robyn Kaiyal | Interested in starting or maintaining 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Big Questions 2016-2017 Negative Evidence | Download Big Questions Negative Evidence. | archived | 2016-11-10 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Format Manual | Download our Big Questions Format Manual. | resources | big-questions | 2016-10-21 | Free | |
| Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive 2016-2017 | Download our Big Questions Sample Affirmative Constructive. | archived | 2016-10-21 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | Big Questions Intermediate Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | archived | 2016-10-12 | 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 | ||
| Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | Big Questions Novice Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | archived | 2016-10-04 | Free | ||
| Big Questions 2+ Events Application | resources | 2016-09-22 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Academic All American Nomination Form | resources | forms-manuals | 2016-09-09 | Free | ||
| Big Questions Advanced Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | Big Questions Topic Analysis 2016-2017 | archived | 2016-09-02 | Free | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Archived Big Questions 2016-2017 Resources | archived | 2016-07-31 | Free | |||
| 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 | |
| National Tournament Script List Archive | resources | dramatic-interp, duo-interp, humorous-interp | 2016-07-02 | Members | ||
| Congressional Debate Judging Forms | Download the Congressional Debate Judging Forms. | resources | congress, forms-manuals | 2016-06-07 | Free | |
| Original Oratory - Lesson Plans | Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook. | resources | classroom-resources, original-oratory | 2016-06-07 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Textbook | Click here to download the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Textbook. | resources | classroom-resources, forms-manuals, lincoln-douglas | 2016-06-02 | Members | |
| World Schools Debate - Textbook | Click here to download the World Schools Debate Textbook. | resources | classroom-resources, forms-manuals, world-schools | 2016-06-02 | Members | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 | |
| Original Oratory - Textbook | Click here to download the Original Oratory Textbook. | resources | classroom-resources, forms-manuals, original-oratory | 2016-06-02 | Resource Pkg | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Nationals 2016 - Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly | Watch the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly from Nationals 2016! | resources | performance-videos | 2016-06-01 | Members | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Introduction to World Schools Debate | An Introduction to World Schools Debate | resources | instructional-videos, world-schools | 2016-05-30 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Understanding Motion Debates | Understanding Motions Debate | resources | instructional-videos, world-schools | 2016-05-30 | Members | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| How To Judge Informative Speaking | How to Judge Informative Speaking - An Introduction to Evaluating Informative Speaking (INF) | resources | informative-speaking | 2016-05-26 | Free | |
| How To Judge Declamation | How to Judge Declamation - An Introduction to Evaluating Declamation (DEC) | resources | declamation | 2016-05-25 | Free | |
| How To Judge Impromptu | How to Judge Impromptu - An Introduction to Evaluating Impromptu (IMP) | resources | impromptu | 2016-05-25 | Free | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 | |
| High School Competition Events Guide | Click here to download the High School Competition Events Guide. | resources | forms-manuals | 2015-06-01 | Free | |
| 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 |