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At the Florida Debate Initiative, we’ve built a dynamic roster of programs aimed at training students, coaches, and teachers to compete at the highest levels of speech and debate.

 

Our programs sharpen critical thinking, boost communication skills, and build the leadership and confidence needed to excel past the competition and achieve victory at the podium and beyond.

This innovative internship initiative is designed to offer college students hands-on experience in public administration while actively supporting FDI initiatives.

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The Civic Immersion Academy gives a select group of Florida high school students the opportunity to experience American civic life firsthand — from the places where our country began to the institutions shaping its future.

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Introducing the Florida Speech & Debate Summer Camp—a unique blend of speech and debate with the quintessential summer camp adventure, complete with bunk beds just for you!

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Pro Camp is FDI’s advanced training experience for competitors who already know the fundamentals and are ready to get better. Pro Camp follows students through a progression of online coaching, in-person training, real tournament competition, ballot review, and targeted feedback.

 

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The Florida Debate Initiative (FDI) and Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) are excited to propose a

strategic partnership to launch the "American Dream Debate," a unique bilingual (Spanish and English) World Schools Debate Tournament.

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Turning Tides is an FCDI + FDI Partnership Program designed to empower Florida youth in the juvenile justice system by providing access to speech and debate extracurricular activities.

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Super Speakers is a classroom-ready and/or after-school-friendly speaking based critical-thinking program designed to help 3rd-5th grade students build confidence, organize their ideas, and communicate with clarity.

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Introducing the Speech & Debate Learning Retreat by the Florida Debate Initiative—an immersive experience designed to equip educators with essential skills for excelling in the dynamic realm of speech and debate.

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