Parliamentary Debate Seminar
Practice parliamentary debates followed by analysis with Mr. Clark.
Online Parliamentary Debate Seminar
All Sessions Led by Mr. Clark
Session 1: Introduction to Parli Policy
Seminar focused on Policy Resolution Parli Rounds including practice with in-depth analysis
Session 2: Introduction to Parli Value
Seminar focused on Value Resolution Parli Rounds including practice with in-depth analysis
Session 3: Introduction to Parli Fact
Seminar focused on Fact Resolution Parli Rounds including practice with in-depth analysis
Optional Intro Session
For families that have knowledge/experience with debate but are unfamiliar with Parli
Why Join?
1.Parli is fun
2.Parli experience helps TP and LD debaters advance rapidly
3.Strong support to families competing in parli
4.Fill the coaching gap or supplement existing coaching
5.Learn from the longest-active parli coach in homeschool debate
Instructor:
Dorr Clark.
A debate coach since 1998, Mr. Clark has worked one-on-one with twelve national champions in Parli and TP. As the founding debate chair of the StoaUSA national speech & debate league, he introduced Parliamentary debate, wrote the rules and orientation slides for both Parliamentary and TP, and made a lasting impact on Stoa students nationwide. Before Parli became a NITOC event in Stoa, he spent six years as a full-time high school Parli coach, leading three teams to CHSSA in NSDA in just five years. Please see detailed credentials & testimonials.
Course Fees:
The tuition for this course is $25 each or $65 for 3 sessions.
Schedule:
The course will meet on Friday evening via Zoom on
12/5, 12/12, 12/19 7- 9 pm EST / 4 - 6 pm PST
Partner:
If your regular partner is unavailable, you may invite a substitute or register individually, and we’ll arrange a suitable match for you.
Parental requirements:
We believe that when parents engage alongside students, they become stronger coaches and partners in their child’s learning journey. To support this goal, one parent is required to participate in each seminar as a judge. Families registering for three sessions are only required to judge two. If a parent is unable to serve as a judge, a $15 buyout fee may be paid per session to cover the cost of an alternate judge.
Technical requirements:
Students will need a computer with high-speed internet access.
Testimonials:
“My child didn’t want to join Parliamentary debate at first. After learning with Mr. Clark, he did really well in his club debate practice and now he’s excited and can’t wait for his first tournament!”
“I did not know anything about Parli. I liked how we explored different types. It gave me a well-rounded understanding of the format.”
“We don’t have a coach in our club, so this seminar is a great way to learn. Mr. Clark is a gem! He’s so knowledgeable and insightful.”
“Great practice rounds and really helpful feedback from experienced and alumni judges!”
“The feedback was constructive and the discussions were always engaging.”
“Informative sessions—not afraid to give honest feedback, which really helped me improve.”
“I learned a lot about new debate strategies. The judges’ feedback made a huge difference.”
“It was awesome to get real practice rounds that felt like a tournament experience.”
