DECA Insight January/February 2011 by DECA Inc.

EXPAND YOUR MEMBERSHIP Get ideas to increase your membership in the second semester. > PAGE 4

POSITION YOUR PROGRAM

Start recruiting for the upcoming school year now! > PAGE 5

ICDC TOURS

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INSIGHT ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Increase your power as a DECA advisor and enhance your teaching DECA’s Advisor Professional Development Series provides high-quality, continuous sessions that focus on studentcentered learning using DECA. As a DECA advisor, you have access to materials, events and competitions including business simulations that make everything you do in the classroom more relevant. Learn methods and strategies for integrating DECA activities into your curriculum that will result in better prepared DECA members. Here are three options! Advisor Academy at the International Career Development Conference

Designed to help advisors incorporate DECA’s comprehensive learning program into the classroom and provide strategies for chapter management, DECA’s Advisor Academy will spark new ideas and innovations at the International Career Development Conference. Advisors of all experience ranges are invited to attend to learn how DECA supports instruction and makes classroom learning meaningful, rigorous and relevant. A complete schedule and program will be posted on DECA’s Web site. Register for this event through your state/provincial advisor. Train-the-Trainer Certification Course

Are you an experienced DECA advisor who is looking to provide leadership to your January/February 2011 No. 3

fellow advisors? This innovative program will train leaders such as key DECA advisors, district DECA coordinators, and state/provincial leaders to provide effective professional development. This two-and-a-half day program will provide training on the delivery of modules that could be presented at local, district and state/provincial professional development conferences. Consult your state/provincial advisor about the opportunity to attend this highly-acclaimed program. Program support is provided by Sears Holdings Corporation. Chapter Advisor Summer Institutes

These three-day institutes will send you back into the classroom armed with what you need to create the most exciting learning experience your students have ever had. Each institute will feature two tracks – one for new advisors to learn how to do DECA and what’s in it for them and one for experienced advisors to take their chapters to the next level. Advisor networking and sharing is a highlight of these institutes! Generous support from Johnson & Wales University makes this an exceptional opportunity. Additional program support is provided by Sears Holdings Corporation. <http://www.deca.org/advisors/

ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES May 1-2, 2011 Advisor Academy at the International Career Development Conference Orlando, Florida June 9-11, 2011 Train-the-Trainer Certification Course Reston, Virginia DECA Inc. Headquarters June 27-30, 2011 Chapter Advisor Summer Institute Charlotte, North Carolina Johnson & Wales University Campus July 18-21, 2011 Chapter Advisor Summer Institute Miami, Florida Johnson & Wales University Campus

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ACTIVITIES

FOR THE THIRD QUARTER

he start of the new calendar year allows you to return refreshed, recharged and ready to take your DECA chapter to the next level. As we move into competition season, it’s imperative to not overlook the other essential elements of using DECA as an effective instructional method. In addition to providing opportunities for your members, this is also an important time of the year to begin evaluating your program for next year and consider participation in professional development opportunities. Make a challenge to look through these 10 action items and incorporate something you haven’t been doing into your chapter’s activities.

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RECOGNIZE YOUR DECA MEMBERS WITH THE EMERGING LEADER HONOR AWARD The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award (formerly the Marketing Education Honor Award) provides recognition of members studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management. These recipients exemplify the essence of a DECA member – an academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader. This award makes for a nice presentation to those special DECA members at your school-wide or DECA chapter awards banquet at the end of the year. Deadline: February 1, 2011 <http://www.deca.org/events/honoraward/

ENGAGE IN THE SECOND ROUND OF ONLINE ACTIVITIES

DECA’s online activities and competitive events allow your members to experience competition from their seats in your classroom! These highlyengaging, relevant activities are perfect to complement your classroom teaching to help bring your members’ learning to life. Some activities have already started, but there’s still time to join the competition – just don’t delay! <http://www.deca.org/events/

CONTENT AREA Fashion Merchandising Financial Literacy Marketing Research Retailing Sports and Entertainment

ACTIVITY OR COMPETITIVE EVENT FIDM Runway Challenge H&R Block Dollars and Sense Challenge PiperJaffray Online Survey Virtual Business Challenge–Retailing Virtual Business Challenge–Sports

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

EXPAND YOUR CHAPTER: PUSH FOR MEMBERSHIP There is no better time than now to review your membership roster to double check that all of your members are on a paid roster. The eligibility deadline for ICDC competitors is March 1, but some states/ provinces have earlier deadlines. If students have joined your classes this semester, encourage them to become DECA members even if they don’t wish to compete. The power of DECA membership is that it can be unique to each member. Because members can get so many different things out of participating, DECA membership is accepted any time of the year! Finally, to put a final touch on your impressive numbers, recruit your judges, alumni, business people and administrators to join your chapter. <http://www.decaregistration.com/hs/

POLISH YOUR PRESENTATIONS

After months of research and rewrites, your members have used their knowledge from your class to complete their DECA written events. Almost ready to face competitors from schools across your state/province (and possibly around the world!), now only one remaining challenge stands between them and their moment of first-place glory on stage: their presentation. Even if their write-up is flawless from an exceptional executive summary to an amazing appendix, the presentation is the single element that allows them to express their expertise and passion for their project.

NOTE: DECA introduced a new rule this year: “Materials appropriate to the situations may be handed to or left with judges in all competitive events.” To clarify, items of monetary value can be handed to but cannot be left with judges. Items such as flyers, brochures, pamphlets and business cards may be handed to or left with the judge. For participants in the Principles of Business Administration Events, Team Decision Making Events and Individual Series Events, the materials handed to the judge must be created using the materials provided during the designated preparation period.

Schedule a time with your principal and counselors for your DECA members to present their written projects. This activity allows your members an opportunity to practice their presentation and showcase your program to these important decision makers. The January/ February issue of Dimensions features suggestions for helping your members add some pizzazz to their presentations. <http://www.deca.org/publications/dimensions

PREPARE YOUR MEMBERS FOR TRAVELING ON DECA TRIPS

When traveling, your members are representatives of your chapter, school, community and DECA. Prepare for traveling with your members with a checklist of items to cover before, during and after the conference. Setting expectations and communicating them to your members, their parents and your administration is a proactive measure that can make for a remarkable experience for everyone. Visit our website for "Safety Tips for DECA Trips." <http://www.deca.org/resources/

PROMOTE DECA DURING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

Be sure to highlight the importance of your DECA chapter during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February. The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has developed a variety of activities to engage your chapter in joining countless career and technical education programs in promoting their value in preparing students for college and careers. Use DECA’s guiding principles to reinforce your message supporting the importance of DECA. DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. As a result, DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Social Media Day - February 9 ACTE is asking administrators, teachers and students to advocate for CTE through social media networks on Wednesday, February 9. Participation is as easy as changing your Facebook status or writing a blog post about the importance of CTE. <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth.aspx

POSITION YOUR PROGRAM, BEGIN RECRUITMENT

It’s never too early to think about your courses for next year and recruitment strategies to build your program and your DECA chapter. With DECA’s new programs and brand, consider how you might be able to partner with fellow teachers to create a sequence of courses that encompasses more than one career cluster. This could be the year where you completely revamp your program to span across multiple content areas and involve freshmen through seniors. See the sample sequences at right. This will allow your students more opportunities for DECA membership. As counselors begin enrolling students in courses for the upcoming year, this is also a prime promotional opportunity to help explain the benefits of DECA to your counselors and prospective students. With a few strategies, you can build a powerful program with students who aspire to achieve success. • Become a marketer. Study your demographics. Identify students that would be a good fit for your program. Send them personal invitations to join this “elite” program. • In the spring, DECA members conduct an entrepreneurship workshop for eighth graders (next year’s freshmen). • Make sure your counselors know all the benefits of DECA and your courses and have their own DECA t-shirt. • Have your “really successful seniors from this year” talk to the freshmen/sophomore/junior English classes about why they enjoy your program, the benefits of participating in DECA, the thrill of competition, etc. • Offer a freshman-only class. These students are perfect to participate in the Principles of Business Administration events.

ENROLL EMERGING LEADERS IN DECA’S ICDC ACADEMIES

Looking to empower your underclassmen to help guide your DECA chapter for the upcoming year? Consider enrolling your emerging leaders in one of DECA’s many leadership academies at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando. Consult your state/ provincial advisor to learn how your up-and-coming chapter leaders can benefit from these powerful learning experiences and get a jump start on their upcoming year of officership. DECA’s Leadership Development Academy develops personal leadership skills and increases knowledge of teamwork, communication and DECA. Current and potential chapter officers in DECA’s Chapter Management Academy learn how to take your chapter to the next level by leading productive meetings and developing a comprehensive program of work. DECA’s Leadership Education and Development Series (LEADS) helps elected state/provincial officers learn more about their roles so they can provide leadership to their associations.

Student leaders of gold-level certified and re-certified school-based enterprises at DECA’s School-based Enterprise Academy share ideas to improve their schoolbased enterprises. DECA’s Senior Management Institute helps graduating seniors prepare for college and professional skills by enhancing teamwork, communication and decision-making skills. <http://www.deca.org/events/icdc

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND DECA ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Increase your power as a DECA advisor by participating in DECA’s Advisor Professional Development Series. Request to attend today! These high-quality, continuous sessions will focus on student-centered learning using DECA’s learning programs that make the learning relevant You’ll learn methods and strategies for integrating DECA activities into the curriculum that will result in better prepared students. Advisor scholarships are available! Apply for scholarships (due March 4) provided by DECA’s corporate partners at http://www.deca.org/events/ advisorscholarships/.

Johnson & Wales University and Sears Holdings Corporation provide support of DECA's Advisor Professional Development Series. <http://www.deca.org/advisors/

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

May 1-2, 2011 Advisor Academy at the International Career Development Conference Orlando, Florida June 9-11, 2011 Train-the-Trainer Certification Course Reston, Virginia DECA Inc. Headquarters June 27-30, 2011 Chapter Advisor Summer Institute Charlotte, North Carolina Johnson & Wales University Campus July 18-21, 2011 Chapter Advisor Summer Institute Miami, Florida Johnson & Wales University Campus

CONNECT YOUR SENIORS TO COLLEGIATE DECA

Your graduating seniors’ DECA experience doesn’t have to end when they walk across the stage. Before they turn in their final exam, help them ensure success in college by encouraging them to join Collegiate DECA once they get to college. If they don’t have a chapter on campus, they can become a virtual member. Now they can experience DECA for four more years! <http://www.decacollegeconnection.org/

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