Advisor Professional Learning Standards | 2.1-2.4

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. 2.1 INTEGRATE DECA INTO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers.	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Not necessary	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain how DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. No opinion
Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism.	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Not necessary	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe how DECA aligns with the Career Clusters® of marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism. No opinion
Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education.	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. Not necessary	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe how DECA aligns with entrepreneurship education. No opinion
Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education.	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. Not necessary	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe how DECA aligns with personal financial literacy education. No opinion
Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards.	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. Not necessary	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe how DECA connects to National Curriculum Standards. No opinion
Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways)	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) Not necessary	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe the organizational structure of National Curriculum Standards (Business Administration Core, Career Clusters, Career Pathways) No opinion
Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®.	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. Not necessary	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. Specialist (SP) 4+	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. Mastery (MA) 5+	Integrate DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program into the classroom instruction to support knowledge and skill statements in Career Clusters®. No opinion
Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards.	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. Not necessary	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. Specialist (SP) 4+	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. Mastery (MA) 5+	Crosswalk DECA instructional activities to local, state and national curriculum standards. No opinion

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* 2. 2.2 APPLY LEARNING

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings.	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. Not necessary	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain how DECA members apply their learning to realistic, relevant business settings. No opinion
Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context.	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. Not necessary	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. Specialist (SP) 4+	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. Mastery (MA) 5+	Prepare DECA members to solve complex challenges and make decisions and recommendations in an authentic business context. No opinion
Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Not necessary	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Specialist (SP) 4+	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Mastery (MA) 5+	Incorporate rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. No opinion
Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning.	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. Not necessary	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. Specialist (SP) 4+	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. Mastery (MA) 5+	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to provide realistic, relevant business settings for applied learning. No opinion
Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills.	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. Not necessary	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. Specialist (SP) 4+	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. Mastery (MA) 5+	Use DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program to facilitate the development of 21st Century Skills. No opinion
Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences.	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. Not necessary	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. Specialist (SP) 4+	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. Mastery (MA) 5+	Describe how DECA members develop 21st Century Skills through practical, hands-on experiences. No opinion
Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning.	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. Not necessary	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. Specialist (SP) 4+	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. Mastery (MA) 5+	Incorporate activities such as work-based learning, internships, job shadowing to facilitate applied learning. No opinion
Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach.	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. Not necessary	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. Specialist (SP) 4+	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. Mastery (MA) 5+	Develop evaluation methods for students’ performance of learning activities using a standards-based approach. No opinion
Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application.	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. Not necessary	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. Specialist (SP) 4+	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. Mastery (MA) 5+	Utilize project-based learning and authentic learning to enhance classroom learning and chapter application. No opinion
Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content.	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. Not necessary	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. Specialist (SP) 4+	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. Mastery (MA) 5+	Develop sensitivity to individual students’ need and respond by flexibly adapting teaching strategies and content. No opinion

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* 3. 2.3 CONNECT TO BUSINESS

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Not necessary	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain how partnership with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. No opinion
Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Not necessary	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Specialist (SP) 4+	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. Mastery (MA) 5+	Collaborate with businesses at local and broader levels, including DECA partners, to provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning. No opinion
Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more.	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. Not necessary	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. Specialist (SP) 4+	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. Mastery (MA) 5+	Utilize business professionals to promote engagement with business professionals through activities such as competitive events coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, internships and more. No opinion
Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Not necessary	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Specialist (SP) 4+	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Mastery (MA) 5+	Establish a business advisory network for the instructional program and DECA chapter to enhance learning experiences and outcomes. No opinion

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* 4. 2.4 PROMOTE COMPETITION

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Not necessary	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain how as in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance. No opinion
Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills.	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. Not necessary	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. Specialist (SP) 4+	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. Mastery (MA) 5+	Create opportunities for competition and recognition to motivate DECA members to master content knowledge and demonstrate skills. No opinion
Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement.	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. Not necessary	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. Specialist (SP) 4+	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. Mastery (MA) 5+	Create opportunities for competition and recognition for DECA members to demonstrate self-improvement and achievement. No opinion

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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?

0-2 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15+ years