Public Speaking
This upcoming Winter/Spring, we’re rolling out a new Public Speaking curriculum, designed to provide students a growth journey from basic fundamental communication skills and confidence, all the way to Competitive Public Speaking, where students compete in Speech events recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association.
Registration deadlines:
- January registration deadline: January 7
Winter/Spring 2027 | January
Dates
Start: Week of January 10th 16 weeksEnd: Week of May 15th
Pricing
$1100Location
OnlineDates
Start: Week of January 10thEnd: Week of May 15th
Pricing
$1100-
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Public Speaking 1
Public Speaking 1 covers general presentation skill building, including confidence when speaking in front of others, thinking on your feet, and Impromptu basics.
What is Impromptu?
NSDA Impromptu speaking is a competitive public speaking event governed by the National Speech & Debate Association where students deliver a speech on the spot with little to no preparation time.GRADES (2 – 5)
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)GRADES (6 – 12)
Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)Public Speaking 2
Public Speaking 2 builds on the presentation and speech skills learned in Public Speaking 1 by introducing more advanced applications. By the end of class, they will have created and delivered a Ted Talk, and participated in Extemporaneous Speaking.
What is Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp)?
Extemporaneous Speaking is a competitive public speaking event governed by the National Speech & Debate Association where students analyze current events under strict time limits. Topics are political questions, and require researching and compiling sources.GRADES (2 – 5)
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)GRADES (6 – 12)
Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)Competitive Public Speaking
Competitive Public Speaking is our highest level Public Speaking class. Its focus is on preparing students to compete in NSDA speech events at weekend tournaments. Simulating a team environment, students may re-enroll in this class for multiple years to create, practice, and then compete using their own new original speeches.
This class requires first completing PDA’s Public Speaking 1 & 2 classes or having significant prior experience competing in speech or debate tournaments.
GRADES (2 – 5)
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)GRADES (6 – 12)
Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
