Lincoln-Douglas Debate

LD Debate Institute is about a staff of champions training champions.  19 (and counting) former Iowa participants have appeared in the Final LD Round of the NFL National Tournament.  The personal and professional collegiality of Iowa's staff is unparalleled.

Iowa offers a revolutionary new approach to the summer learning experience--small numbers in each division, advance preparation of materials, an intensive and structured schedule, access to coaching throughout the year, and our belief that students benefit from a variety of approaches. 

Iowa offers four different divisions of LD Debate: Traditional, Progressive, Mixed, and a 3rd week option. 

Policy Debate

Policy Debate Institute is back by popular demand!  Debaters of all experience levels, novice to senior, will find a curriculum that advances their understanding of argument practice and theory.  PDI is an opportunity for 60 debaters to participate in an intensive learning environment that is enjoyable and productive.

It's first-class debate preparation at an affordable price.

Teacher's Institute

Take your coaching to a new level! Learn advanced instruction in teaching techniques and drills of IE, Policy, LD and Public Forum.  There will be workshops on liability issues, classroom instructions, developing parent organizations, fundraising, administrative maneuvers, and you'll get a chance to shadow the LD/CX student institute.

Featured instructors include J. Scott Wunn, NFL Executive Director; Tyler Billman, Coordinator of Member Programs & Education, NFL; and Jennifer Corum Billman, Coordinator of Public Relations & Marketing, NFL.

Dates: Monday, June 30--Sunday, July 6. Tuition, room and board are FREE!  Teachers are responsible for travel and credit hour costs. To apply, click here Teacher%27s%20Institute%20Enrollment%20Form