Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sneak Preview of 2011-2012 Core Files Cases

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Here are early descriptions of the four affirmatives in the 2011-2012 Core Files for the space exploration and development topic – some of the specifics will likely change, but a starting point for thinking about the topic and getting your … Continue reading →

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Final Coach Training Seminar

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We’ll have our final Coach Training Seminar of the year will be Saturday June 11 (not June 4), 9am – 11am, at the Loyola University School of Law, Corboy Law Center, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago. All CDL coaches are … Continue reading →

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Allstate Expanding Opportunities JV Invitational Punctuality Report and Results

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Allstate Expanding Opportunities JV Invitational – Marine Math and Science Academy Round I Schedule Start Time: 8:30 am Round I Actual Start Time: 8:35 am Awards Ceremony Scheduled End Time: 5:00 pm Awards Ceremony Actual End Time: 4:45 pm Tournament … Continue reading →

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Reminders for the Allstate Expanding Opportunities JV Invitational Tomorrow

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Dear Coaches, I hope everyone’s as excited as we are about the final tournament of the year, a special event focused on JV debaters from our Expanding Opportunities Schools. We’ll have a great competition focused on our youngest students as … Continue reading →

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Coaching Confirmation

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We intend to have the coach roster for returning schools finalized by June 10. Please confirm your school’s official coaches for next season prior to June 10 by email or phone to Forrest — forrestsumlar@chicagodebateleague.org, 312-427-0524 ext.4. The minimum commitment … Continue reading →

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Spring Recruitment and Summer Programming

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

The CDL administration would like to use the last few weeks of the school year to help schools recruit for next season and to assist schools’ registration for the exceptional summer programming the CDL has on offer in July and … Continue reading →

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Updated Professional Development Reporting Notebook

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We’ve updated the Professional Development Reporting Notebook. It is not too late to acquire enough Professional Development hours to earn a $100 Allstate Professional Development Incentive. Please review to see how close you are.

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Updated CMSDL Professional Development Reporting Notebook

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We have updated the Chicago Middle School Debate League Professional Development Reporting Notebook. Congratulations to LaToya Bennett of Kershaw Elementary School as the newest recipient of the Allstate Professional Development Incentive.

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Illinois Law and Leadership Institute for Graduating 8th Graders

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We have an announcement here from the Illinois Law and Leadership Institute. It’s relevant to CMSDL graduating 8th graders, and is directly connected to a core theme of the CDL and the CMSDL: the close connection between urban debate and … Continue reading →

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Recruiting Posters and Fliers

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We’ve sent student recruiting posters — two versions — to all CDL high schools, and a middle school version to all CMSDL schools. So please check your main office for them over the next couple days. We’re happy to send … Continue reading →

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