Greetings!
Congratulations! There are only a few months left in the school year, and you made it! Whether they have told you now or will in a few years, your students have surely felt a positive impact in one or more ways because of your service as a DECA Advisor. There's no doubt that you have been a hero in the eyes of your students.
As you look to enhance your teaching and instruction, you may consider taking part in DECA's Professional Development Series that kicks off with the New Advisor Academy at the International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, DECA's Chapter Advisor Summer Institutes feature a specific track for new advisors. They will be held in two locations this summer.
Learn more about these wonderful opportunities to help prepare you to be the most effective DECA advisor. As always, if we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Christopher Young Assistant High School Division Director DECA Inc. christopher_young@deca.org (703) 860-5000 ext. 227 P.S. If your students qualified to compete at DECA's International Career Development Conference, best of luck to them and you! |
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New Advisor Academy at ICDC
Designed for new and developing advisors with up to five years of experience, DECA's New Advisor Academy explains how DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. A blend of philosophy and practical instructional techniques, the New Advisor Academy empowers each advisor to "be a hero" in the classroom. Topics include:Sunday, April 29 - Let's Talk About DECA + Your Role
- Managing Your Chapter
- DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program
- An Introduction to DECA's Competitive Events
- Integrating DECA's Competitive Events into the Classroom
Monday, April 30 - DECA's Competitive Events from the Judges' Perspective
- Gaining Support
- Cool Ideas
- Be a Hero
Click here for a complete listing of workshops and descriptions. Register through your Chartered Association (State/Provincial) Advisor to attend the New Advisor Academy (NAVA). Sponsored in part by Competition University.
For more information, contact Christopher Young at (703) 860-5000 or christopher_young@deca.org.
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DECA Chapter Advisor Summer Institute
Learn how to be a hero this summer! The four-day institute provides resources and generates new ideas to increase student achievement while making DECA an integral part of students' learning experiences. Content is delivered via new advisor and experienced advisor tracks. The institute provides more in-depth training than the New Advisor Academy at ICDC. Sponsored and hosted by Johnson & Wales University.
Two locations, two dates:
- June 20-23, 2012 | Providence, RI
- June 26-29, 2012 | Denver, CO
Sign up by visiting our website. For more information, contact Michelle Walker at (703) 860-5000 or michelle_walker@deca.org. Generous support from Johnson & Wales University makes this an exceptional opportunity. Additional program support is provided by Sears Holdings Corporation.
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Looking ahead
April Plan ahead for April's suggested activities. - Continue reaching out to middle schools and underclassmen to promote DECA.
- Attend DECA's International Career Development Conference, including the New Advisor Academy.
- Celebrate success from ICDC.
- Thank sponsors and mentors for their contributions to your members who attended ICDC.
May Plan ahead for May's suggested activities. - Conduct an annual evaluation of your DECA chapter with your chapter leadership team.
- Recognize business and community partners.
- Recognize members' contributions and achievements.
- Select new chapter leadership team members.
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Travel Tips for DECA Trips
DECA conferences and DECA competitive events go hand-in-hand. Be sure that you're prepared to travel with your members by reviewing some suggested travel tips for DECA trips. These resources provide you with things to consider before, during and after the conference.
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