Advisor Professional Learning Standards | 3.1, 3.6, 3.10

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. 3.1 COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAM

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program.	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. Not necessary	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain the components of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program. No opinion
Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning.	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. Not necessary	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. Specialist (SP) 4+	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. Mastery (MA) 5+	Understand how DECA programs are integrated into classroom learning. No opinion
Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum.	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. Not necessary	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. Specialist (SP) 4+	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. Mastery (MA) 5+	Identify DECA programs to align with local, state and national curriculum. No opinion
Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities.	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. Not necessary	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. Specialist (SP) 4+	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. Mastery (MA) 5+	Demonstrate appropriate integration of DECA programs as application or extended learning activities when planning student activities. No opinion
Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Not necessary	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Specialist (SP) 4+	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Mastery (MA) 5+	Explain how DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. No opinion
Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations.	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. Not necessary	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. Specialist (SP) 4+	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. Mastery (MA) 5+	Engage students in learning industry-related content and trends to apply the concepts in real-world situations. No opinion
Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits.	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. Not necessary	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. Specialist (SP) 4+	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. Mastery (MA) 5+	Interact with leading professionals through networking and corporate visits. No opinion

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* 2. 3.6 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed.	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. Not necessary	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. Specialist (SP) 4+	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. Mastery (MA) 5+	Access timely resources including materials, events and activities throughout the year to help you and your members succeed. No opinion
Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom.	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. Not necessary	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. Specialist (SP) 4+	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. Mastery (MA) 5+	Utilize DECA Direct, an instructional-based magazine featuring articles on career development along with the classroom worksheet to support instructional areas on your classroom. No opinion
Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online.	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. Not necessary	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. Specialist (SP) 4+	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. Mastery (MA) 5+	Find chapter resources, competition tips, college and career advice, and profiles of members, alumni, advisors and partners at DECA Direct Online. No opinion
Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly.	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. Not necessary	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. Specialist (SP) 4+	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. Mastery (MA) 5+	Receive through email the timely DECA news each Tuesday via DECA Direct Weekly. No opinion
Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events.	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. Not necessary	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. Specialist (SP) 4+	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. Mastery (MA) 5+	Use DECA Guide as your year-long resource to DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program and competitive events. No opinion
Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership.	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. Not necessary	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. Specialist (SP) 4+	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. Mastery (MA) 5+	Share tools such as DECA posters, chapter activities and fundraising ideas with chapter leadership. No opinion
Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video.	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. Not necessary	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. Specialist (SP) 4+	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. Mastery (MA) 5+	Introduce DECA to students with a variety of resources from the Membership Kit including membership pins, a calendar, program updates and a downloadable membership video. No opinion

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* 3. 3.10 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

	Not necessary	Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Specialist (SP) 4+	Mastery (MA) 5+	No opinion
Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations.	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. Not necessary	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. Specialist (SP) 4+	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. Mastery (MA) 5+	Incorporate DECA roleplay assessment tools to evaluate oral or recorded video presentations. No opinion
Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. Not necessary	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. Specialist (SP) 4+	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. Mastery (MA) 5+	Become familiar with the DECA exam blueprint of items by instructional area for use at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference. No opinion
Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance.	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. Not necessary	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. Specialist (SP) 4+	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. Mastery (MA) 5+	Use assessment data to demonstrate student performance. No opinion
Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates.	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. Not necessary	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. Specialist (SP) 4+	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. Mastery (MA) 5+	Understand how DECA Competitive Events transcripts provide ranking and performance measures for each instructional area on the career cluster exam and feedback for each performance indicator and/or evaluation criterion that the judge evaluates. No opinion
Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction.	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. Not necessary	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. Specialist (SP) 4+	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. Mastery (MA) 5+	Use assessment data to identify areas to improve or modify instruction. No opinion
Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs.	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. Not necessary	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. Prerequisite (PQ) 0-1	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. Career-Sustaining (CS) 2-3	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. Specialist (SP) 4+	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. Mastery (MA) 5+	Equip DECA members to use their DECA transcripts as part of their portfolios when applying for scholarships, to college or for jobs. 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