Online Advanced Debate Program, Grades 6 -12

More than one year of experience; must have participated in multiple tournaments. Lincoln-Douglas Debate AND Public Forum Debate. Both groups will be separate.

14-week, 1.5 hours a week, Extra practice =12 to 15 hours. Offline help for case feedback and rebuttal redo's = 4 to 7 hours. Total 40 hours including extra practice and offline help.

You know the basics, so now it's time to get deeper. This program is designed for debaters who have competed several times before and are ready to take their game to the next level. You'll deepen your understanding of framework strategy, learn to write stronger contentions backed by credible evidence, and develop cross-examination skills that put opponents on the defensive. Advanced LD (Lincoln-Douglas) debate strategies involve mastering judge adaptation (traditional vs. circuit), strategic argumentation, extending the offense, and high-level contention strategies through deep-dive research guides and questions. Learn effective rebuttal techniques, round vision and collapsing strategies for the final speech, voter and weighing, focus on line-by-line refutation, and participate in many debate drills/mock debates. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is required. Rebuttal redo submissions are mandatory for advanced students. No classes during Fall and Thanksgiving break. Small class size (will not be more than 6 students).

The Public Forum group will be a separate group and will have a different curriculum.

Lincoln-Douglas debate is a 1:1 student format. Public Forum debate is a 2:2 student format. 

Online, Lincoln Doglas, 14-week, Thursday, Aug 27 - Dec  10 (6.30 PM - 8.00 PM)

Location: Online Class (Zoom)

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Parents are eligible for a partial refund if the student is withdrawn in the middle of the program, based on the prorated policy.

Payment: Payment can be made in three installments—the first payment at the time of signing up for the program. Subsequent payments are to be made by the first of each month.