Welcome to NextIdea
Speak Clearly. Lead Boldly.
At NextIdea Speech & Debate, we help students from third grade to high school become confident, clear, and spontaneous speakers — whether they’re sharing ideas in class or preparing for national tournaments. Through game-based learning, personalized coaching, or our real-time thinking strategies, we guide students to find their voice and grow as leaders.
Explore our Public Speaking and Mentorship Programs
Next Idea Juniors (3th-5th Grade)
$20 per session.
We help young students discover and develop their unique voice through engaging, fun, and creative speech activities that build both confidence and clarity. From storytelling to mini-debates, our supportive boot camp fosters a positive environment that celebrates every child’s voice — encouraging growth and self-expression with no pressure for perfection.
Advanced Program (6th-8th Grade)
$25/per session
Middle schoolers learn to speak with clarity, strong structure, and genuine confidence — even when thinking quickly and on the fly. Through engaging debates, real-time speaking drills, and inspiring, civic-minded speeches, students develop powerful communication skills that prepare them for leadership roles and everyday life challenges.
Mentorship Program (9-12th Grade)
$40/per session
One-on-one coaching centered on competition, argumentation, delivery, and strategy—carefully tailored to each student's unique goals and aspirations. This program is designed to develop strong competitive speaking skills and intellectual fluency through personalized mentorship, in-depth research, and focused performance practice. The service is fully customizable to meet the specific needs and ambitions of every student, ensuring a supportive and effective learning experience.
Explore our Public Speaking and Mentorship Programs
Next Idea Juniors (3th-5th Grade)
$20 per session.
Early Speakers Program – Grades 3–5
This foundational program is built to help young learners grow into clear, confident speakers. With a supportive structure and engaging curriculum, students begin mastering the essential elements of public speaking—while developing listening, organization, and creative thinking skills.
📍 Format
Live, interactive instruction via Zoom in a secure, small-group environment. Each session is tailored to meet students where they are—balancing structure, creativity, and challenge in real time. We keep groups small to maximize participation and ensure personalized attention.
Platform: Zoom (password-protected, waiting room enabled)
Group Size: 4–6 students
Customization: Real-time adaptation to age, ability, and comfort level
Delivery: Small-group format; one-on-one available by request
🗓 Schedule
Frequency: 2 sessions per week
Session Length: 1.5 hours per session (including short break)
Total Weekly Instruction: 3 hours
Start Date: (July 4th)
Scheduling: Flexible; confirmed weekly via Calendly
Parent Check-ins: Optional 10-minute update every 2 weeks
💵 Payment
Rate: $25 per session (Founding Families Rate)
Total Weekly Cost: $50
Payment Method: Venmo or Zelle (details provided at registration)
Billing: Weekly or in full
Refund Policy: Full refund before start date; prorated after Week 1
👨👩👧 Family Communication
Welcome email with Zoom details, session calendar, and expectations
Weekly update emails with highlights and skill progression
Parents are welcome to observe sessions discreetly
📚 Curriculum Components
The program focuses on five key skill areas to build confidence and speaking fluency in early learners:
🗣️ Speaking Confidence & Expression
Voice projection, eye contact, and presence
Practicing clarity and enthusiasm in delivery
Simple structured introductions and self-expression
📖 Storytelling & Imagination
Sharing stories with structure and creativity
Using descriptive details and emotional tone
Encouraging creative thinking and presentation
👂 Listening & Response Skills
Practicing respectful listening and turn-taking
Responding to prompts with complete thoughts
Giving and receiving basic peer feedback
🧭 Structured Speech Development
Learning basic outlines (beginning, middle, end)
Creating topic-based short presentations
Introducing persuasive and informative speech basics
🎤 Applied Public Speaking
Participating in group games and speech exercises
Increasing comfort in front of peers
Ending with a live student showcase
Assignments: Optional, engaging weekly prompts (e.g., “Tell Me About Your Day”)
Feedback: Ongoing verbal guidance, optional summary notes for parents
Advanced Program (6th-8th Grade)
$25/per session
Middle School Speakers Program – Grades 6–8
This program bridges foundational confidence-building with the early development of competitive and academic speaking skills. Students will begin mastering argumentation, critical thinking, and structured delivery—preparing them for high school success and real-world communication.
📍 Format
Live coaching over Zoom in small, interactive groups. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves while receiving real-time feedback and support. This is where students move from “speaking up” to “speaking with purpose.”
Platform: Zoom (password-protected, waiting room enabled)
Group Size: 4–6 students per session
Customization: Content and drills are adapted based on age, interest, and ability
Delivery: Primarily small-group format; one-on-one available upon request
🗓 Schedule
Frequency: 2 sessions per week
Session Length: 1.5 hours per session (with brief break)
Total Weekly Instruction: 3 hours
Start Date: July 4th(subject to change by one week)
Scheduling: Sessions booked weekly via Calendly
Parent Check-ins: Optional 10-minute update every 2 weeks
💵 Payment
Rate: $25 per session (Founding Families Rate)
Total Weekly Cost: $50
Payment Method: Venmo or Zelle (details provided at registration)
Billing: Weekly or full upfront
Refund Policy: Full refund before program begins; prorated refund after Week 1
👨👩👧 Family Communication
Welcome email with Zoom link, session calendar, and program overview
Weekly recap emails highlighting progress and upcoming skills
Parents are welcome to observe any session
📚 Curriculum Components
The curriculum focuses on six key skill areas that set middle school students up for high school debate, leadership, and classroom excellence:
🗣️ Confident Public Speaking
Posture, eye contact, and expressive delivery
Speaking with clarity and poise
Techniques to manage nerves and build presence
💡 Argumentation & Persuasion
Learning to structure an argument clearly
Using rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
Practicing short persuasive speeches and viewpoint defenses
🧠 Critical Thinking & Real-Time Response
Developing responses to unexpected questions
Practicing on-your-feet thinking with timed drills
Group discussions and quick rebuttal games
📚 Research & Content Development
Gathering reliable sources and forming opinions
Simplifying complex issues into digestible arguments
Learning the basics of extemporaneous structure
🧭 Structured Speech Writing
Writing introductions, body points, and conclusions
Exploring organization patterns (problem-solution, cause-effect)
Giving short informative or persuasive talks from prep
🎤 Showcase & Delivery Practice
Mock presentations and peer feedback
Progressive improvement through recorded drills
Final showcase presentations with instructor commentary
Assignments: Weekly speaking practice, light research prompts, optional writing
Feedback: Verbal feedback after each session; summary notes provided periodically
Mentorship Program (9-12th Grade)
$40/per session
This advanced program is structured around six core skill areas that can be emphasized or customized based on each student’s goals:
Extemporaneous Speech Mastery
Structured outlines under time constraints
Strategic topic analysis and viewpoint framing
Impactful introductions and compelling closings
Persuasive & Informative Speech Development
Crafting arguments using ethos, pathos, and logos
Organizing complex ideas clearly and persuasively
Presenting research-driven speeches with clarity
Rebuttal and Critical Response
Engaging in structured point-counterpoint exchanges
Thinking on your feet under pressure
Developing concise, logical rebuttals
Research & News Fluency
Weekly curated research assignments
Building credible source libraries
Simplifying complex current events into speech-ready content
Delivery and Vocal Coaching
Enhancing tone, pace, and nonverbal communication
Camera presence for virtual competition
Techniques to manage nerves and boost authority
Tournament Strategy & Performance Prep
Simulated practice rounds
Time management and prep-room pacing
Reviewing ballots, judge adaptation, and performance feedback
Session Format: One-on-one coaching via Zoom
Price: $40 per 60-minute session
Frequency: 1–2 sessions per week (flexibly scheduled)
Duration: Strictly 60 minutes per session
Customization: Curriculum pacing and focus areas are fully customizable based on student goals
Assignments: Weekly speaking drills, performance critique, topic briefs, and research challenges
Feedback: Written and verbal feedback after each session, performance tracking over time
Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled weekly through a Calendly link that is shared every Sunday.
Office Hours: Students may also attend open office hours for additional support, feedback, or check-ins.
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