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Advisor professional learning standards provide clear and specific performance expectations for DECA chapter advisors and will provide DECA a framework to design its advisor training programs. We are asking chapter advisors to identify where in the DECA advisor career continuum the standard would be first demonstrated/needed by the advisor. Descriptions of the career continuums are provided for you.

Prerequisite (PQ):
  • Employability and job-survival skills and concepts as a beginning DECA advisor.
  • Advisors with 0-1 years of experience
Career-Sustaining (CS):
  • Skills and knowledge needed for continued employment as a DECA advisor based on the application of basic curriculum and instruction techniques.
  • Advisors with 2-3 years of experience
Specialist (SP):
  • In-depth, solid understanding and skill development in all aspects of serving as a DECA advisor.
  • Advisors with 4+ years of experience
Mastery (MA):
  • Expert understanding of the concept that can only be gained with multiple experiences; can explain, demonstrate and model for other chapter advisors.
  • Advisors with 5+ years of experience


Instructions:
  1. The Advisor Professional Learning Standards is comprised of six main categories. The entire document is available here if you wish to quickly review it for context. 
  2. In order to facilitate the highest-quality review possible, we have divided the categories into smaller parts for review. Your survey provides you with a specific part of the standards document to review and provide feedback.
  3. Based on your experience, please identify where in the career continuum each learning standard is the best fit. If you do not think the professional learning standard is necessary, please mark "Not Necessary." If you do not have experience with the standard or prefer not to respond, please mark "No opinion."

If you have any questions, please e-mail Dr. Michelle Walker, DECA Professional Learning Consultant.

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* 1. 5.1 CHAPTER STRATEGY

  Not necessary  Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1 Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3 Specialist (SP) 4+ Mastery (MA) 5+ No opinion
Understand the importance of developing a chapter strategy in the framework of developing a chapter in a business-like context.
Establish the overall mission, goals, strategy and implementation process of a DECA chapter.
Implement a strategy to engage all members of the DECA chapter and meet the value proposition of membership.
Demonstrate a synergistic approach to chapter activities to maximize the outcomes and performance of the chapter.

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* 2. 5.2 CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP 

  Not necessary  Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1 Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3 Specialist (SP) 4+ Mastery (MA) 5+ No opinion
Understand the steps to bring DECA to your school.
Develop chapter membership eligibility criteria based on association and DECA Inc. guidelines.
Set membership dues based on district, association and DECA Inc. membership fees.
Set chapter membership deadlines based on association and DECA Inc. guidelines.
Explain the benefits of each type of membership (student, professional, alumni).
Implement a lesson plan to introduce DECA to your students.
Develop a plan and strategy for membership growth.
Participate in association and DECA Inc. membership campaigns.
Develop a plan to recruit new members for the upcoming school year.
Develop a plan to retain existing members for the upcoming school year.

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* 3. 5.3 CHAPTER ENGAGEMENT

  Not necessary  Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1 Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3 Specialist (SP) 4+ Mastery (MA) 5+ No opinion
Develop a Program of Leadership with chapter activities that promote members becoming academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.
Set DECA Goals for the DECA chapter.
Ensure chapter meetings are meaningful, productive and purposeful.
Utilize DECA leadership tools to equip chapter members to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.
Participate in association and DECA Inc. chapter campaigns.
Develop a recognition program and activities to recognize deserving DECA members.

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* 4. 5.4 CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

  Not necessary  Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1 Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3 Specialist (SP) 4+ Mastery (MA) 5+ No opinion
Identify roles and responsibilities for key student leaders that have a purpose in supporting the overall mission and goals of a DECA chapter.
Determine the selection process for the leadership positions in the DECA chapter.
Equip the chapter leadership team to implement strategies for chapter success.
Equip the chapter leadership team to utilize project management as an effective management tool.
Utilize DECA leadership tools to equip chapter leaders to effectively perform their duties and develop a strong chapter.
Empower DECA members to become ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.
Empower DECA members to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.
Empower DECA members to become poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.
Empower DECA members to recognize the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, and continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
Engage chapter leaders in evaluation activities after major activities and at the end of the year.

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* 5. Please provide any additional suggestions or feedback for the advisor professional learning standards above. Also, if you believe there should be any additional performance indicators related to these standards, please share.

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* 6. Which association do you belong to?

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* 7. How many years have you served as a DECA advisor?

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