Advisor Professional Learning Standards | 4

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:

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.
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.
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. 4.1 ADVISOR PHILOSOPHY

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members.	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. Not necessary	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. Specialist (SP) 4+	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. Mastery (MA) 5+	Develop a personal philosophy as a DECA advisor that incorporates the purpose of DECA, the role of the teacher-advisor and the roles and responsibilities of student members. No opinion
Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition.	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Not necessary	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Specialist (SP) 4+	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Mastery (MA) 5+	Model a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. No opinion
Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition.	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Not necessary	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Specialist (SP) 4+	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. Mastery (MA) 5+	Inform others about the importance of developing a personal philosophy that exemplifies how DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. No opinion

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* 2. 4.2 ADVISOR ROLES

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor.	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. Not necessary	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. Specialist (SP) 4+	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. Mastery (MA) 5+	Understand the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor. No opinion
Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher.	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. Not necessary	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. Specialist (SP) 4+	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. Mastery (MA) 5+	Implement the roles and responsibilities in which you may serve as a DECA advisor to support the work you are doing as a classroom teacher. No opinion
Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors.	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. Not necessary	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. Specialist (SP) 4+	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. Mastery (MA) 5+	Become familiar with DECA advisor resources available to assist DECA advisors. No opinion
Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed.	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. Not necessary	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. Specialist (SP) 4+	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. Mastery (MA) 5+	Seek assistance from appropriate peers (district advisor, association advisor, DECA Inc. staff) when needed. No opinion
Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings.	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. Not necessary	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. Specialist (SP) 4+	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. Mastery (MA) 5+	Participate in district, region, association and DECA Inc. meetings. No opinion
Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences.	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. Not necessary	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. Specialist (SP) 4+	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. Mastery (MA) 5+	Perform assigned advisor assistance responsibilities at DECA conferences. No opinion
Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws.	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. Not necessary	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. Specialist (SP) 4+	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. Mastery (MA) 5+	Ensure adherence to all local, association and national policies, guidelines and laws. No opinion
Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete.	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. Not necessary	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. Specialist (SP) 4+	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. Mastery (MA) 5+	Develop a monthly project management plan with activities the DECA advisor must complete. No opinion
Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget.	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. Not necessary	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. Specialist (SP) 4+	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. Mastery (MA) 5+	Implement a sound chapter fiscal management system, including financial policies and procedures and an annual budget. No opinion
Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures.	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. Not necessary	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. Specialist (SP) 4+	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. Mastery (MA) 5+	Determine local fundraising policies and accountability procedures. No opinion
Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting.	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. Not necessary	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. Specialist (SP) 4+	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. Mastery (MA) 5+	Implement a process for annual evaluation and reporting. No opinion
Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor)	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) Not necessary	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) Specialist (SP) 4+	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) Mastery (MA) 5+	Serve in a leadership role within your district, region, association or organization. (i.e. competitive events coordinator, association officer advisor, mentor) No opinion

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* 3. 4.3 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current.	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. Not necessary	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. Specialist (SP) 4+	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. Mastery (MA) 5+	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of DECA programs, policies and processes at all levels (district, association, DECA Inc.) and stay current. No opinion
Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development.	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. Not necessary	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. Specialist (SP) 4+	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. Mastery (MA) 5+	Engage a mentor to access a network and support system that facilitates professional development. No opinion
Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly.	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. Not necessary	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. Specialist (SP) 4+	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. Mastery (MA) 5+	Serve as a mentor to help new advisors transition to the ins and outs of DECA more seamlessly. No opinion
Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others.	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. Not necessary	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. Specialist (SP) 4+	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. Mastery (MA) 5+	Practice professional growth and involvement in local, regional, state, national and international professional learning communities through engagement in professional organizations such as Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), MBAResearch, Project Management Institute (PMI) and others. No opinion
Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert.	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. Not necessary	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. Specialist (SP) 4+	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. Mastery (MA) 5+	Participate in professional learning activities as appropriate to remain subject matter expert. No opinion
Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche.	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. Not necessary	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. Specialist (SP) 4+	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. Mastery (MA) 5+	Remain up to date and relevant with key industry niche. No opinion
Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities.	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. Not necessary	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. Specialist (SP) 4+	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. Mastery (MA) 5+	Demonstrate impact on teaching and learning (or C&I) as a result of participating in professional learning activities. No opinion
Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications.	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. Not necessary	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. Specialist (SP) 4+	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. Mastery (MA) 5+	Share best practices and strategies through articles, webinars, presentations and online communications. No opinion

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* 4. 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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* 5. Which association do you belong to?

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

0-2 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15+ years