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In this foundational course, students are introduced to the world of public speaking and argumentative thinking in a fun, low-pressure environment. Through engaging games, structured discussions, and short speech exercises, students learn how to express their ideas clearly, organize their thoughts into basic arguments, and respond respectfully to others. They explore everyday topics that matter to them—like school rules, favorite activities, or community issues—to develop early persuasive skills grounded in their lived experiences. This class builds confidence, self-awareness, and a strong baseline for more advanced debate coursework.
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Session Season
Summer 2025
Frequency of Session
Weekly
Skill Group
Introductory
Location
Online
Total Number of Slots
10
Number of Sessions
10
30%
Increase in top tier college acceptance rates
85%
Increase in analytical skills, according to the NSDA
45%
of Harvard students competed in debate
15%
Increase in self-esteem, according to the NSDA
Dylan started debating back in 2015 in high school and was immediately drawn to Public Forum. He found plenty of success across the regional circuit, which landed him a scholarship to debate for a D1 team in college. In college, he won several PF tournaments across the country, such as the Gorlock Gala in 2022. He was a quarterfinalist in PF at the 2021 and 2022 PKD National Tournaments and took 1st place in PF at the 2023 PKD National Tournament. Outside of PF, he has also collected a variety of first-place trophies in debate events such as IPDA and NPDA.
Dylan likes to coach a more communication-oriented style of debate and thinks the right blend of technical skills and communication is the path to winning any tournament. By prioritizing speaking style, he believes debaters develop the skills to adapt to any judge or opponent in front of them. Being able to quickly simplify and explain complicated arguments is key to winning judges, which is what ultimately wins rounds.
He is super excited to join the NDC team. Debate has made him lifelong friends, let him travel the country, paid his tuition, and decorated his walls with glorious trophies and awards. He can’t wait to help students achieve the same results.
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Civic Debate Academy makes high-quality debate coaching affordable for all. With flexible pricing, financial aid, and scholarships, no student is held back by cost. We're here to ensure everyone can excel in debate, without breaking the bank. If you want to join the program, cost won't be the reason you don't.
Resident
Full Tuition Amount
$
549
Non-Resident
$
Scholarship Available
- $
Early Bird Discount
- $
50
Late Registration Fees
$
0
Financial aid is awarded on a case-by-case basis. Click here to learn more about financial aid.
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Is there a makeup policy for missed classes?
CDA does not offer makeup classes, but students can easily stay on track using CDA’s custom online learning portal, which provides access to class recordings and assignments. They can also message their instructor for help offline during the week!
Is there homework in CDA classes?
Yes, there may be some take-home work assigned to help students reinforce the material and practice their skills outside of class sessions. This ensures a deeper understanding of the content.
Who teaches CDA classes?
CDA classes are led by professional educators, including experienced debate coaches and former debaters. Our instructors bring both expertise and a passion for teaching to every class, ensuring high-quality instruction tailored to student needs.
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