DECA Insight | January-February

ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

JAN-FEB 2019

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: ICDC DRESS CODE

Professional appearance is an important aspect of the overall preparation of DECA members for the business world. To that end, DECA supports a dress code for its career-based functions that exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism while being non-discriminatory between genders. DECA’s board of directors has developed the official dress standards for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). The official dress code is provided on page 38 of the DECA Guide.

Students, advisors and chaperones must follow the dress code.

As ICDC quickly approaches, please review the new dress code which will be in effect for the 2019 ICDC. The most notable changes include: 1. All skirts and dresses must be at or below the knee.

2. Unacceptable types of dress shoes include boat shoes, canvas or fabric shoes, flip flops or casual sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes and hiking boots.

3. A collared dress shirt must be worn with appropriate neckwear (necktie, ascot, scarf) when appearing before judges and on-stage.

When judging adherence to the dress code, DECA asks that advisors, teachers and chaperones use observation as the tool for assessing compliance. DECA does not support or condone the touching of students or their clothing as a means of determining whether or not a student is following the dress code guidelines.

Please remember that an official DECA blazer is required to receive recognition or an award on stage. As you prepare your DECA members for attending ICDC in Orlando, please review the dress code with them.

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DECADIRECT.ORG DECA ICDC RESOURCES Check out the DECA ICDC website for all things related to DECA ICDC including the agenda, registration kit, travel discounts, offical tour offerings and dress code. deca.org/icdc

APPLY FOR A DECA ADVISOR SCHOLARSHIP Don’t miss an opportunity to earn funding to enhance your teaching. bit.ly/decaadvisorawards

DECA ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN Promote DECA and Career and Technical Education through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign. bit.ly/decaadvo18

ELEVATE YOUR CHAPTER Planning for your 2019-2020 chapter leadership team?

Check out these chapter strategy resources. bit.ly/deca_elevate

DECA EXAM BLUEPRINTS Get the breakdown of performance indicators on the association level and ICDC competitive events exams. bit.ly/examblueprint

CHAPTER CAMPAIGN RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Congratulations to all the chapters that earned Achievement Level and Thrive Level in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns. bit.ly/DECAcampaign19

ICDC BLAZER DEADLINE Place your orders for blazers by

MARCH 29 to ensure delivery before ICDC.

DECA AMPED

ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE JUNE 24-27, 2019 | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

DECA AMPED TO BE HELD IN PROVIDENCE IN JUNE Are you looking to enhance your prowess as a DECA advisor and teacher? DECA AMPED is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with DECA advisors from all across our membership and immerse yourself in to all things DECA. DECA AMPED will be held at the Johnson & Wales University Providence campus June 24-27, 2019, with accommodations at the Providence Biltmore.

This year’s Professional Learning Series theme, “This Is How We Do DECA,” will be front and center as DECA advisors attend workshops focused on effective practices of using DECA to integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. Learning labs focus on topics under five main themes: compete, connect, chapter, classroom and school-based enterprises.

SHOPDECA.ORG OR CALL 703-860-5006

Visit www.deca.org/amped for more about the professional learning conference. If you have a great idea to share how you do DECA, submit a presentation proposal today! You can also apply for a scholarship to help defray the costs of attending.

Here’s what previous attendees are saying about DECA AMPED:

EDITOR

Christopher Young, CAE

THIS EDITION

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Frank Peterson

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Hayley Pettey Anjelica Michael

DESIGNER

“I focused on workshops that would help with curriculum integration and I got so much out of it. I just met with the other business teacher in my district and shared my nearly 20 pages of notes. Now we feel empowered to integrate DECA in a more meaningful and well executed way.”

Shawna Hession

CORRESPONDENCE

DECA INSIGHT 1908 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1594 (703) 860-5000 www.deca.org communications@deca.org

“A majority of the sessions were very helpful and just networking with other teachers to see how they run their programs has garnered a lot of ideas that I can’t wait to try.”

DECA appreciates Johnson & Wales University for sponsoring and hosting DECA AMPED.

PROMOTE DECA DURING CTE MONTH Be sure to highlight the importance of your DECA chapter during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February.

CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has developed a variety of activities to engage your chapter in joining countless career and technical education programs in promoting their value in preparing students for college and careers.

TAKE YOUR CHAPTER LEADERS TO A NEW LEVEL THIS SUMMER IN SAN DIEGO The DECA Emerging Leader Summit will engage DECA leaders in an array of educational programs to empower them to lead in the upcoming year. There are plenty of opportunities to collaborate, network, achieve and excel this summer at the 2019 #DECAELS, happening July 15-17, 2019, in San Diego.

Part of the DECA Emerging Leader Series, the DECA Emerging Leader Summit brings together association officers, chapter officers and leaders, and officer hopefuls during a three-day intensive leadership experience. Two tracks will prepare leaders to effectively lead their chapters and associations: • EMPOWER for association officers • ELEVATE for chapter officers and leaders

Use DECA’s Advocacy Campaign as a guide to planning a comprehensive program of activities to help promote DECA within your community and school and to public policy makers.

Use DECA’s guiding principles to reinforce your message supporting the importance of DECA. DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. As a result, DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. You can also find a lot of resources at ctsos.org.

Check out the January/February 2019 issue of DECA Direct, the magazine for resources and ideas from Alma DECA.

Some of the conference highlights include high-energy leadership development training, an etiquette luncheon, DECA After Dark bonus sessions and an off-site activity to explore San Diego.

San Diego is where good vibes and awesomeness shine day and night. There are plenty of passions to pursue in San Diego. Step outside your comfort zone and explore new ideas. You may find that discovering a new pursuit is an adventure in itself.

Visit www.deca.org/els to get all the details you need to know on this empowering conference experience and register today!

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ATTRACTION TICKET OPTIONS 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference Tour Package DECA 5K RUN/WALK APRIL 27 | 7:30 AM

$30

Pre registration

$40 On site

DECA NIGHT AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA™ APRIL 29 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

$95 This special ticket gives DECA members access to the park during these hours. Once the park closes to the public, DECA members will have private access until 11:00 p.m. Many of your favorite attractions will be open, as well as dining and retail operations. A DJ will play your favorite songs and there will be opportunities for character meet and greets.

This cost includes DECA transportation, which must be used as this is a special event, and a $25 voucher for food or gift items. Ticket valid only during the date and time noted. Non-refundable. Quantities limited.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT™ THEME PARKS

WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA™

EPCOT®

UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE™

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS®

UNIVERSAL’S VOLCANO BAY™

$110

Gate Price: $170 plus tax 1 Day Park-to-Park Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™

$140

Gate Price: $264 plus tax 2 Day Park-to-Park Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™

$175

Gate Price: $279 plus tax 3 Day Park-to-Park Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™

MAGIC KINGDOM® PARK

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® PARK

$95

Not available at the gate 1 Day, 1 Park after 1:00 PM

$65

Not available at the gate 1 Day, 1 Park after 5:00 PM

$245

Gate Price: $274 plus tax 2-Day Park Hopper

$305

Gate Price: $370 plus tax 3-Day Park Hopper

Transportation is not provided, except for the DECA NIGHT AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA on Monday, April 29. DECA will sell optional transportation wristbands for use on Saturday, April 27 only. The transportation wristbands will be good for one round trip to one location (Disney’s Transportation Center or Universal Orlando Resort) and will be color coded.

Information about ordering and ticket pick up hours and locations will be included in the ICDC Registration Kit. DECA Inc. does not recognize or accept any responsibility for tours arranged through travel agents or individuals. DECA’s official tours are promoted and sold only through DECA Inc. All tours are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Pre-orders must be paid in full when tickets are picked up or a credit card, check or cash payment will be necessary.