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Best Practices, Models and Samples
As an advisor, DECA provides you with a powerful array of chapter strategy tools and classroom resources that you can integrate into classroom instruction to apply learning, connect to business and promote competition — a key motivator for members. Use the resource center to identify activities from DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program, and implement them as authentic learning experiences to help DECA members develop and apply skills outlined in your curriculum. In addition, advisor professional learning modules are available to assist you in your role as a chapter advisor.
Competitive Events District Instructional Areas
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
Competitive Events District Instructional Areas
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
Competitive Events District Instructional Areas
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
Competitive Events Exam Blueprints
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2026-2027 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
Competitive Events Exam Blueprints
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2026-2027 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
Competitive Events Exam Blueprints
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2026-2027 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
Connecting DECA to the Accounting Profession: Tools & Resources from AICPA
Join the AICPA to learn about free resources available to DECA advisors and students including career exploration tools, classroom resources, scholarship information and more.
Connecting DECA to the Accounting Profession: Tools & Resources from AICPA
Join the AICPA to learn about free resources available to DECA advisors and students including career exploration tools, classroom resources, scholarship information and more.
Connecting DECA to the Accounting Profession: Tools & Resources from AICPA
Join the AICPA to learn about free resources available to DECA advisors and students including career exploration tools, classroom resources, scholarship information and more.
Connecting with Local Business Partners | DECA Basic Training
Learn how to develop a local business network that can provide insight into industry trends, provide career guidance and help prepare members for competition.
Connecting with Local Business Partners | DECA Basic Training
Learn how to develop a local business network that can provide insight into industry trends, provide career guidance and help prepare members for competition.
Connecting with Local Business Partners | DECA Basic Training
Learn how to develop a local business network that can provide insight into industry trends, provide career guidance and help prepare members for competition.
DECA Corporate Challenges 2026-2027
Learn more about DECA's Corporate Challenge for the 2026-2027 year, gain tips for member engagement and get answers to frequently asked questions.
DECA Corporate Challenges 2026-2027
Learn more about DECA's Corporate Challenge for the 2026-2027 year, gain tips for member engagement and get answers to frequently asked questions.
DECA Corporate Challenges 2026-2027
Learn more about DECA's Corporate Challenge for the 2026-2027 year, gain tips for member engagement and get answers to frequently asked questions.
DECA Direct Weekly Emails
Delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday, these e-mails feature the most timely DECA news.
DECA Direct Weekly Emails
Delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday, these e-mails feature the most timely DECA news.
DECA Direct Weekly Emails
Delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday, these e-mails feature the most timely DECA news.
DECA Guide
The DECA Guide contains many great resources for members and advisors, including competitive events updates and guidelines, a breakdown of the requirements and performance indicators for every event, details and deadlines for this year's chapter campaigns, information on this year's corporate challenges and more!
DECA Guide
The DECA Guide contains many great resources for members and advisors, including competitive events updates and guidelines, a breakdown of the requirements and performance indicators for every event, details and deadlines for this year's chapter campaigns, information on this year's corporate challenges and more!
DECA Guide
The DECA Guide contains many great resources for members and advisors, including competitive events updates and guidelines, a breakdown of the requirements and performance indicators for every event, details and deadlines for this year's chapter campaigns, information on this year's corporate challenges and more!
DECA Program Update 2026-2027
Learn important program updates, rubric changes, key deadlines and resources to help you prepare for a successful year.
DECA Program Update 2026-2027
Learn important program updates, rubric changes, key deadlines and resources to help you prepare for a successful year.
DECA Program Update 2026-2027
Learn important program updates, rubric changes, key deadlines and resources to help you prepare for a successful year.
DECA Travel
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
DECA Travel
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
DECA Travel
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
Entrepreneurship
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
Entrepreneurship Exam
Entrepreneurship Exam
Entrepreneurship Exam
Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
Finance Exam
Finance Exam
Finance Exam
Financial Services Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.
Financial Services Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.
Financial Services Team Decision Making
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.
