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ISDA Certification Program for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators
ISDA Certification Program for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators
The ISDA Certification Program for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators equips educators and school leaders to design, lead, and sustain competitive speech and debate programs aligned within the global ecosystem of elite competitions. Each certification includes 12 hours of hybrid learning delivered over 6 weeks or 4 day intensives, with global time-zone options for live participation.
Level 1 - ISDA Instructor Certification
Level 1 - ISDA Instructor Certification
Duration: 12 hours · 6 weeks or 4 days
Format: Hybrid (live + asynchronous)
Purpose:
Certifies a designated faculty member or administrator to launch and lead speech and debate programs that meet international standards of excellence.
Key Learning Areas - Introduction to ISDA & Global Formats (Impromptu, Original Oratory, Extemp, World Schools, Public Forum)
- Foundations of Debate Pedagogy and Classroom Integration
- Curriculum and Practice Design
- Coaching Techniques and Feedback Strategies
- Tournament Logistics, Judging, and Ethics
- Capstone: 4-Week Implementation Plan for School or Club Program
Tuition: $600.00 / participant
(Includes certification, instructional materials and lesson plans)
Scheduling Options -
Summer ISDA Teacher Certification Level 1 - 12 per cohort - 4 weekdays with 3 hours/day
Cohort #1 - Mid June - June 16-19, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Cohort #2 - Late July - July 21-24, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Cohort #3 - August (Back to school) - August 11-14, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Fall ISDA Teacher Certification Level 1 - 12 per cohort - 6 Saturdays with 2 hour sessions
Cohort #1 - October-November, 2026 - October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15
Track A: 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 8:00am ET
*Track A: Americas/Europe/Middle East
*Track B: South Asia/East Asia/Oceania
Level 2 - Advanced Certification (Launching June 2027)
Level 2 - Advanced Certification (Launching June 2027)
Duration: 12 hours · 6 weeks or 4 days
Format: Hybrid (live + asynchronous)
Prerequisite: Level 1 Certification (or equivalent experience)
Purpose:
Expands instructor and coach expertise through advanced, event-specific training and program leadership development.
Advanced Tracks (choose one):
1. World Schools Debate Track
2. Public Forum Debate Track
3. Speech Track
4. Tournament Administration Track
Tuition: $750 / participant
(Includes certification, instructional materials and lesson plans)
Debate Across the Curriculum (DAC) (Launching June 2027)
Debate Across the Curriculum (DAC) (Launching June 2027)
Duration: 12 hours · 6 weeks or 4 days
Format: Hybrid (live + asynchronous)
Purpose:
Equips teachers and administrators in any subject area to use debate as a tool for communication,
collaboration, and critical thinking.
Tuition: $750 / participant
(Includes certification, instructional materials and lesson plans)
Scheduling Options & 2026-2027 Calendar
Scheduling Options & 2026-2027 Calendar
Summer ISDA Teacher Certification Level 1 - 12 per cohort - 4 weekdays with 3 hours/day
Cohort #1 - Mid June - June 16-19, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Cohort #2 - Late July - July 21-24, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Cohort #3 - August (Back to school) - August 11-14, 2026
Track A: 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 9:00am ET
Fall ISDA Teacher Certification Level 1 - 12 per cohort - 6 Saturdays with 2 hour sessions
Cohort #1 - October-November, 2026 - October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15
Track A: 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Track B: 6:00am - 8:00am ET
*Track A: Americas/Europe/Middle East
*Track B: South Asia/East Asia/Oceania
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