The California Department of Education in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education, will present an overview of the statewide Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament, in which migrant students sharpen their critical thinking, research and public speaking skills, in English and Spanish, in a safe and supportive environment. This presentation will provide professional learning on how the Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament applies key English Language Development skills, addressing the English Language Development and Common Core State Standards.