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Access Resource →Congress Resources
A curated library of free Congressional Debate guides, sample cases, and drills built by national champions.
Access Resource →Congress Coaching
Year-round online Congressional Debate coaching from the Ascend team — find a program that fits your goals.
Access Resource →Public Forum Coaching
Online Public Forum coaching to help you and your partner build cases, refine rebuttals, and win rounds.
Access Resource →Extemp Coaching
Online Extemporaneous Speaking coaching to help you think on your feet and deliver polished, persuasive speeches.
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Beyond the guides below, Ascend Academy offers free, live group coaching in Congressional Debate, Public Forum, and Extemporaneous Speaking — taught by the same national-champion coaches, 11 months a year, open to any high school student.