Richard became a debate coach in the South Bronx.  He took a group of young students who had never debated before and helped them achieve greatness and a national reputation including an undefeated record at the national qualifer.  His kids won scholarships to places like Dartmouth, Cornell and NYU.  Their story received media attention from MSNBC to Telemundo. 

Debate Delivers Dreams. 

City Championships fast aproaching this weekend to be held at Brooklyn Tech on May 14th and 15th.

NYC DEBATE CHAMPS INVITATION

NYUDL Alumni tournament slated for first Saturday in June at East Bronx Academy (register on our homepage)

 

 

The IMPACT Coalition is a nonprofit, mentoring and educational development organization that expands opportunities for urban students, schools and organizational partners by providing debate training, debate curricula, and support services to develop informed, concerned citizens.

We support Debate in the Schools, in the Community and in the Classroom as a strategy to help kids get into college and succeed in later life.     The program model was:

 

  • recognized twice in the last five year by the White House
  • replicated in 20 cities nationwide
  • shown to increase literacy rates in a single year by 25% according to a national study
  • reduced likelihood of engaging in risk-taking behaviors (teen pregnancy, drugs and school violence)by 300% compared with non-debating peers
  • provided millions of dollars in debate scholarship offers to attend college
  • featured on MSNBC, MTV, and BET
  • covered by the NY Times, Daily News and the Chronicle of Higher Education

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS/DEADLINES

 

NYSDCA MEETING

FIRST WEEK IN JUNE

DEADLINES:

CITY CHAMPS REGISTRATION:  WED, MAY 12TH , 5PM

 

LIST OF IMPACT MEMBER SCHOOLS (all programs)

ACORN Community High School, AL Noor School, Baccalaureate School for Global Education, Bronx Letters, Bronx School for Law, Government & Justice, Brooklyn Technical HS, Clara Barton Democracy Prep Charter, East Bronx Academy for the Future, Frederick Douglas Academy, Green Dot Charter School, Institute for Collaborative Education, International High School, KIPP Amp Academy, Kurt Hahn School, Manhattan Center for Science and Math, Martin Van Buren HS, Metropolitam Corporate Academy, PS 278, School for the Future, Secondary School for Law, Staten Island Technical HS,  Thomas Edson High School, Tottenville HS

IMPACT wants to promote the outstanding work you do with your debate program through our Cool Schools Initiative. Complete your 2009-10 Teacher Portfolio before CITI so we can begin that process.

WANT TO JOIN THE NYUDL? If you would like your school to become an IMPACT member school, consult with school officials and complete IMPACT's member school application.   We will review your application and then contact you about pricing.

ONCE YOUR SCHOOL IS A CONFIRMED MEMBER. You may join the NYUDL Coaches' listserv.  To join the coaches listserv, please email the Secretary of the NYUDL Coaches Association with your name, school and membership confirmation code.

Volunteer Honoraria for Teachers

Judge Honoraria

2009-10 NYUDL TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

October 3rd (adv, nov, ms)—NYUDL #1--Washington Irving HS

103 TEAMS COMPETED

November 6-7 (adv, jv, nov)--NYUDL #2-College Bridge-Rutgers (Newark)

(up to 4 NYUDL teams/school will be eligible to compete)

Nov 14 (jv/ms)-NYUDL #3 East Bronx Academy

Dec.5th (nov)NYUDL #4 ACORN Community HS (middle school replacement Feb date TBA)

January 9th (adv, nov, ms) NYUDL #5-Brooklyn Tech

Feb 2nd Saturday--MINI-INSTITUTE-Location TBA; 

March 6th : (nov/ms)-NYUDL #6--ANNUAL IMPACT COLLEGE FAIR

Bronx School for Law, Government & Justice

May 1st -NYUDL #7--(jv/ms) Institute for Collaborative Education

May 14-15th--adv/jv/nov/ms-City Championships--(Brooklyn Tech)   

SANCTIONED INVITIATIONALS FOR 2009-10: NEWARK SCIENCE, COLLEGE BRIDGE, LAKELAND

COACHES WILL SPONSOR TWO ADDITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS AS WELL

Created by IMPACT alumnus Amanda Wilson

WE KNOW THIS YEAR WILL BE TOUGH ECONOMICALLY SO IMPACT COMPILED A LIST OF OVER 100 SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS SEEKING GRANTS. 

Teachers Count

The Teachers Network

TEACH grants

If you find one, you want to pursue and need help writing it, contact us

JOB BOARD

(During the open market period, let us know what's going on in your school)

BROOKLYN TECH has an opening for a certified Social Studies teacher.

Teachers are the core of what makes debate prorams work in New York. Here's a quick FAQ for newcomers:

Who should I contact with questions or concerns relating to upcoming events?

Step 1 is to review recent issues of the Coaches Chronicles which include information on recent events, topic background, and electronic resources.  

For information on becoming an IMPACT member school, confirmation of honoraria receipt, and scheduling of principal meeting or, staff development events, contact the Chief Management Officer, Tess Gilman at tess.impact@gmail.com), ext 107

 

For tournament detals aside from registration, email Tournament Coordinator Ashley Howey, ahowey@gmail.com  ext 104

To arrange coaching support or a site visit, banquet details and for information on upcoming tournaments, contact Tess Gilman, (tess.impact@gmail.com),  ext 107

For state and national qualifications, registration confirmations, data resources, and copies of Keys To Success feel free to email Emmanuel (esvilla@aol.com
), ext 106

To add an item to the NYUDL Coaches Association meeting agenda, email Ben Honoroff (benhonor@aol.com)

What does the involvement of the IMPACT Coalition mean for me as a coach?

IMPACT's staff has more than three decades of experience supporting the needs of teachers and coaches involved in debate. We have developed an array of coaching manuals, guidebooks, electronic resources, teaching aids and other materials that could help support your work. Additionally, IMPACT provides professional development opportunities using the expertise of the Coalition staff and the coaching community.

What does the involvement of the IMPACT Coalition mean for me as a teacher?

IMPACT’s philosophy is that the cornerstone of any effective debate program is the teacher who brings to the program to life in a school. Our staff spends considerable time developing ways to support teachers outside of the debate round. IMPACT has resources to assist in your pedagogical development and to support you in locating fellowships and teaching awards. Through our Debate Across the Curriculum program, you can reach well beyond the students on your team and infuse your school with the excitement of debate.

How will information be communicated about the program and the resolution?

Schools will receive regular communications through the electronic newsletter called the Coaches Chronicle.  The newly updated IMPACT website contains a section with information on coaching manuals, tournament registration, directions, and programmatic updates.

During the previous academic year thanks to our hard-working teachers and dedicated staff, IMPACT has:

    • SERVED OVER 750 STUDENTS AT 91 SCHOOLS THROUGH COMPETITIVE, CURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY DEBATE PROGRAMS WITH LD TOURNAMENTS STILL TO COME IN APRIL
    • CONDUCTED NINE DEBATE EVENTS WITH MANY ATTRACTING OVER 200 DEBATERS EACH
    • QUALIFIED A RECORD 55 TEAMS FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

       

    • FUNDED TRAVEL, REGISTRATION & LODGING FOR DEBATERS TO TRAVEL OVER 22,000 MILES ATTENDING 16 ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENTS INCLUDING 10 OUTSIDE OF NYC
    • HELPED DEBATERS WIN OVER 220 TEAM AND SPEAKER AWARDS IN COMPETITIONS
    • HOSTED MINI-INSTITUTES, TWO DEBATE SYMPOSIUMS, A TWO-WEEK SUMMER INSTITUTE AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

      
    IMPACT'S TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Since inception, IMPACT has started debate programs at 102 schools in NYC and expanded debate  services at 45 other institutions.  Over 5000 students and 300 teachers have been introduced to the power of debate through your generous support of our work.   IMPACT is a partner organization of the ASSOCIATED LEADERS OF URBAN DEBATE (ALOUD)--www.debate.leaders.org

The New York Urban Debate League (NYUDL) is wholly owned, funded and operated by the IMPACT Coalition.  Those interested in supporting the participation of NYC students in urban debate should direct donations to the IMPACTCoalition by clicking DONATE NOW at the bottom of this page.


 

IMPACT COALITION
330 West 42nd Street, Suite 2420
New York, NY 10036
debateleaders@gmail.com
Phone: (646) 500-3713

www.impactcoalition.org

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