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DebateAble's all-in-one debate program teaches kids to consider, listen to, discuss and debate both sides of any issue. 
Our step by step instructions make it easy and fun to bring debate to your students.

For classrooms, schools, districts or youth organizations.

SINGLE CLASS

$299

PER YEAR

For classroom or club teachers hosting a single class at a designated location.

For example, Mr. Griffith's 5th grade class, or the after-school debate club at Naper Elementary.

1+ CLASSES, ONE LOCATION

$599

PER YEAR

For up to four classrooms or clubs at a single, designated location (school, YMCA, etc.)
For example, all 5th grade classes at Naper Elementary, or all debate clubs at one YMCA.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Group Discounts Available Now!

For SCHOOL DISTRICTS, youth groups, or other organizations hosting debate groups across locations.
For example, all 4th and 5th grade classes in the Naper Valley School District.

See how easy we make it to teach debate. Get your free curriculum excerpt today!

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The complete package. Here's what you get!

COACH MANUAL

A detailed guide to set up and manage your kids' debate program using the proven DebateAble format.

LESSON PLANS

Step-by-step original lessons for each meeting, including teacher scripts. Scaffolding skills that lead to a final debate match. 

ACTIVITY WORKBOOK

Plentiful original games & activities reinforce lessons and keep everyone engaged. 

DEBATE MATCH MATERIALS

Everything you need to hold your own debate match within your club or against another club. 

EVIDENCE PACKETS

Membership includes TWO FREE evidence packets supporting both sides of a topic. Additional available for purchase.

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One Stop Kids' Debate Shop

Everything you need to start a kids debate program. Designed specifically for 3rd - 6th grades. 
Middle school now available too!

Fun, Kid-Friendly Evidence Packets

We've done the research for you. Access our EVIDENCE LIBRARY for diverse, kid-friendly topics that broaden perspectives.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Kids cultivate empathy when they work together and learn how to debate positions & perspectives different from their own.

Persuasive Writing & Speaking

Enhance your persuasive writing curriculum to boost your students' written & spoken arguments.

Critical Thinking Skills

Debate teaches logical, evidence-based argumentation, deeper reasoning, & the ability to anticipate & respond to counter arguments.

Easy, Online Access

All DebateAble  materials are accessible to Members anytime you need them from your secure, online member account. 

Confidence Booster

Debate builds kids' confidence & self-esteem through the practice of public speaking, independent thinking & personal expression.

No Experience Necessary

No debate background required. No outside research needed. Designed for anyone who wants to empower kids through debate.

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 Watch DebateAble Students Debate.



We've seen how kids are EMPOWERED through debate.  From public speaking to civil discourse to teamwork, and more. Your students can do this too!

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Watch A DebateAble Student Tell Us Her Favorite Things About Debate.


Learning to debate gives kids confidence, helps them to find their own voices and teaches them that we can learn to listen to others even when we don't always agree.

DebateAble is bringing debate to kids all over the country. 
Get your students in on the conversations!

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