NSCTA Educator and Coaching Endorsements

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We would like to give teachers and coaches something to show for their professional development and experience, as well as giving motivation to achieve further development. These endorsements are recognition that can help prove our worth and value as educators and coaches no matter where we are in our careers.

Those who meet the various levels will receive a certificate denoting which level, as well as have their names listed on the NSCTA website.

There are two different areas - Educator endorsement and Coaching endorsement.

Within each area are two levels - an initial level - or gold - for someone who is just starting out or earlier in their career, and another one - platinum - for someone who is a well-established professional.

See below for more information.

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NSCTA Educator Endorsement Levels

Level 1 (GOLD) - NSCTA Speech/Debate/Theatre Education Endorsement 

  • For those who are perhaps starting out in their career, and want to show that they’ve taken an interest in being a great speech/debate/theatre educator.

Educators must meet the following criteria:

  • Active member of the NSCTA
  • Have completed an educational program (such as teacher’s college). 
  • Involvement in the speech/debate/theatre field in a curricular, co-curricular, or extra-curricular setting. (Verification required)
  • Attend at least two professional educational activities such as NSAA Coach/Judge Clinic and/or NSCTA Convention. (proof required)

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Level 2 (PLATINUM) - NSCTA Professional Speech/Debate/Theatre Educator

  • For educators who are active in a professional manner in the speech/debate/theatre community. 

Educators must meet the following criteria:

  • Have met requirements for Level 1
  • Active member of NSCTA for at least 7 years
  • At least 7 years as an educator (any level)
  • And at least TWO of the following:
    • Attend six presentations hosted by the NSCTA such as Convention (can be online).  
    • Lead three convention presentations for the NSCTA
    • Attend three NSAA coach clinics 
    • Presenter at the NSAA coach clinic
    • Mentor fellow teachers in your community (student teachers, educational committees, etc). 

  • And at least TWO of the following:

NSCTA Coaching Endorsement Levels

Level 1 (GOLD) - NSCTA Professional Speech/Theatre/Debate Coach 

Coaches must meet the following criteria:

  • Active member of the NSCTA
  • Seven years of coaching experience
  • At least TWO of the following:
    • Recipient of Young Teacher award
    • Two years of service on NSCTA board
    • Attend three NSAA coach clinics or NSCTA Conventions
    • Presented at one NSAA Coach Clinic or NSCTA Convention
    • Provide 30 hours of coaching mentorship to one or more fellow coaches in your community (Verification required) 
  • At least ONE of the following:

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Level 2 (PLATINUM) - Advanced Professional Speech/Debate/Theatre Coach

Coaches must meet the following criteria:

  • Active member of the NSCTA
  • Met the Level 1 coaching requirements
  • At least ONE of the following:
    • 15 years as a member coach
  • At least TWO of the following:
    • Recipient of any NSCTA Award
    • Five years of service on the NSCTA board.
    • Attend five NSAA coach clinics or NSCTA Conventions (Verification required)
    • Lead presenter at NSAA coach clinic 
    • Presented at three NSAA Coach Clinics or NSCTA Conventions.
    • Provide 50 hours of coaching mentorship to one or more fellow coaches in your community (Verification required)
    • Serve in other leadership capacities in other Educational/Coaching organizations.

  • At least TWO of the following: