To register for Competitive Debate through Pacific Coast Learning Center, click here. (Link will be enabled when Fall 2021 registration opens.)
To explore plans and pricing, click here. 
To contact Rebecca Starbeck, click here. 
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Who:
  • 7th-12th grade
What:
  • We will be competing in the Orange County Debate League 
Where:
  • Classes take place at Pacific Coast Learning Center in Westminster or virtually, via Zoom (This may change after COVID subsides but will also be used for extra practice time when needed.)
​When:
  • To be announced
  • Upcoming Competition Dates:
    • April 24th - Spring Tournament
How: 
  • Coaching fee is $365 per semester
  • League fee, to be announced and will be divided between participants (Please note that the league fee is not included in the coaching fee and is commonly not covered charter schools.)
  • Parent involvement is required during tournaments and welcomed at practice​​
  • Download the OCDL high school debate rules here.
Why: 
  • Competition drives learning. Debate is a game and going pressing to win makes debate a fun, learning-centered activity. Even history and current events become tools for winning. Debate topics are always relevant to current times and 
  • Competitive debate helps learners see the power of using rational, reasoned arguments, strengthened by solid evidence
  • Competitive debate builds confidence and poise.
  • Competitive debate can both temper and build one's view of self. It takes hard work to win and it is humbling to lose. Those to whom things frequently come easily quickly learn that they must work hard to excel. Debaters learn that investing in the work pays off. 
  • At the very least, debate helps learners to see the power of deploying rational, reasoned arguments and compelling evidence in action. ... Increasing learners' confidence, poise, and self-esteem. Providing an engaging, active, learner-centered activity. Improving rigorous higher-order and critical thinking skills.

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