Student Congress Custom Learning Plan

Student Congress Custom Learning PlanStudent Congress, or Congressional Debate, is a high school speech and debate event where students simulate a legislature: they write bills, give speeches, and use parliamentary procedure to debate and vote on laws. Run through organizations like the National Speech & Debate Association, it builds research skills, persuasive speaking, and quick thinking. Homeschool teens can join local leagues, online teams, or practice formats at home with friends.

costs are often lower than drop-off programs

The main drawbacks are cost and time: teams often meet multiple times per week and need sponsorships

Brett holds a BA in English and an MA in English Education

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Families say it helps kids understand concepts deeply without sitting still all day

even with younger kids

they encourage low-pressure practice since children can erase and try again indefinitely

providing individualized reading practice in phonological awareness

They will learn how to look at famous artists works

Instead of a rigid top-down schedule

she brings creativity to every lesson

Each box focuses on a specific project or technique—like watercolor landscapes or mixed-media portraits—helping children build real skills while still leaving room for creativity