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High School Classroom Resources
Welcome to DECA's on-line resource for chapters and classrooms teaching marketing, finance, hospitality and management for high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA's comprehensive learning program offers opportunities for exciting classroom activities that connect instruction to college and careers. DECA programs integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition.
DECA's Comprehensive Learning Program
INTEGRATES INTO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic experiential learning methods to prepare members for colleges and careers.
APPLIES LEARNING
DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
CONNECTS TO BUSINESS
Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.
PROMOTES COMPTITION
As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.
College and Business Partnerships
Access to DECA's college and business partners extends learning, supports your program and builds community awareness. DECA's partners provide student scholarships, classroom presentations and career guidance, interships and work experience and community service activities.
Competitive Events Program
DECA's competitive events program is an incredible tool for your curriculum. As an integral part of the classroom, DECA's industry-validated competitive events are aligned with National Curriculum Standards. The potential for travel, recognition and awards for learning classroom content is a tremendous motivator - not to mention the scholarships and case awards recognizing DECA members for outstanding achievement.
Conferences
DECA conferences are targeted, highly-focused learning experiences for students and advisors. DECA conferences bring our members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. Each of DECA's conferences connects with corporate professionals to engage students in learning industry-related trends and content.
DECA Direct + 10 Questions
Keep up-to-date on business trends and DECA activities with DECA Direct magazine. Delivered to the classroom four times during the academic year, this full-color international publication features articles on career development in marketing, finance, hospitality and management; leadership; community service; and professionalism. A worksheet is provided for each issue.
Educational Partners
DECA's educational partners provide visibility and support to DECA's mission. They also provide learning opportunities for students and professional development in industry content for DECA advisors.
School-based Enterprises
Put your teaching into context with a school-based enterprise that reinforces and enhances the knowledge and skills needed for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA provides a rigorous certification program and access to best practices and vendors all in one place.