School Debate Programs | Program Offerings
(In partnership with Agape Consulting Group – NYC Vendor, NYC & NYS MBE Certified)
Elementary Speech & Debate Programs (4th – 5th Grades)
Middle School Speech & Debate Programs (6th – 8th Grades)
High School Speech & Debate Programs (9th – 12th Grades)
Speech & Debate Tournaments/Competitions
- In School Residency and/or After School Program Available
- Public Speaking & Intro To Public Forum Debate
- Intro to Competitive Speech Program (Poetry, Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Acting)
Middle School Speech & Debate Programs (6th – 8th Grades)
- In School Residency and/or After School Program Available
- Public Speaking & Public Forum Debate
- Competitive Speech Program (Poetry, Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Acting)
High School Speech & Debate Programs (9th – 12th Grades)
- Public Forum Debate & Lincoln Douglas Debate
- Competitive Speech Program (Poetry, Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Acting)
Speech & Debate Tournaments/Competitions
- In School Speech Showcases
- District Wide & City-Wide Debate Tournaments
- American Debate League Championship Tournament
- National Debate Tournaments
SPEECH & DEBATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Public Forum Debate (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced Level)
Public Forum Debate is one of the most popular forms of debate that involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Students will be able to enhance their skills in public speaking, debate, and leadership.
Competitive Speech (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced Level)
Competitive speech is a very powerful activity which teaches students many skills which are in high demand in the contemporary world: public speaking, research skills, writing and logical thinking! Students will be exposed to various individual speaking events such as Original Oratory, Dramatic, Interpretation, Poetry, and many more.
SCHOOL ADMININSTRATORS & TEACHERS TESTIMONIALS
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"The American Dream Charter School has worked in partnership with American Debate League & Agape Leaders Institute since 2015. Our partnership began with 2 teams of 4 students. We’ve had great success from 1st place borough champions to 1st place speakers. We have seen such great growth both academically and personally. Our student have gained confidence and are recognized at tournaments."
"Hyde Leadership Charter School has worked in partnership with American Debate League and Agape Leaders Institute. We began by sending students to their summer debate program at Lehman College and then began a middle school debate team the following school year. The program was highly successful and was split into two programs, beginner and advanced classes."
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SERVICES OFFERED TO DISTRICTS, SCHOOLS, AND ORGANIZATIONS
(All Services Are Now Offered Virtually)
- Professional Development sessions will be offered to any staff member in your school/organization interested in becoming a school speech & debate coach. A maximum of 3-6 staff members can be trained during the school year.
- Customized Curriculum, lesson plans, and debate evidence will be provided for the school speech & debate team or an elective class.
- Online Classroom Visits by certified debate instructor to support the school speech & debate coach.
- Speech & Debate Tournaments/Competitions
- Afterschool and/or Residency classes
School Membership Choices
Program Choice 1: Silver Membership (Tournament Membership)
(Mainly for schools with established speech and/or debate team)
Program Choice 2: Gold Membership (Professional Development) (Most Popular!)
Program Choice 3: Platinum Membership (Comprehensive) (All Inclusive!)
Program Choice 4: Diamond Membership (Public Speaking/NEW)
(Mainly for schools with established speech and/or debate team)
- Debate Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Resources are provided
- Opportunity to compete in our tournaments & eligible to qualify for the American Debate League championships
Program Choice 2: Gold Membership (Professional Development) (Most Popular!)
- Debate Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Resources are provided
- Debate Professional Development sessions to teach speech and/or debate to your staff member (Group OR Individual)
- Opportunity to compete in our tournaments & eligible to qualify for the American Debate League championships
- Virtual Visits/On-Site Visits
- Coach Bi-Monthly check-ins (Virtual and/or Teleconference)
Program Choice 3: Platinum Membership (Comprehensive) (All Inclusive!)
- American Debate League organizes and runs the speech and debate program at your school/organization
- American Debate League instructor teaches the classes
- Debate Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Resources are provided
- Prepares students to compete in local, regional and national speech and debate tournaments
Program Choice 4: Diamond Membership (Public Speaking/NEW)
- Public Speaking Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Resources are provided
- Public Speaking Professional Development sessions to teach to your staff member (Group OR Individual)
- Opportunity to showcase in your own school-based contest and/or participate in our American Debate League Public Speaking/Oratory contest
- Virtual Visits/On-Site Visits
- Bi-weekly check-ins (Virtual and/or Teleconference)
- Start & End time at your discretion
MEMBER SCHOOLS - ELEMENTARY ∙ MIDDLE ∙ HIGH SCHOOL
CHARTER, PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS
We Partner With Public, Charter, & Private Schools In NYC:
- Bronx County Schools (Bronx)
- Kings County Schools (Brooklyn)
- NY County Schools (Manhattan)
- Queens County Schools (Queens)
- Richmond Island Schools (Staten Island)
- Homeschools
We Partner With Public, Charter, & Private Schools In Long Island:
- Nassau County School Districts
- Suffolk County School Districts
We Partner With Public, Charter, & Private Schools In Westchester:
- Westchester County Schools
We Partner With Public, Charter, & Private Schools In New Jersey:
- Central Jersey
- South Jersey
- Mercer County
- Middlesex County
- Monmouth County
- Ocean County
We Had Students Participating In Our Virtual Speech & Debate Program From The Following States:
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin