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BECKY KUEHLDECACertifiedTrainerIndiana DECA
GROUPS TO CULTIVATE SUPPORT WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL
1. Administrators
2. Faculty and Staff
3. Families
ADMINISTRATOR SIGNIFICANCE
Principals:
• Shape the vision of academic success for the school
• Help teachers structure curricula
• Serve as community liaison
Superintendents:
• Oversee daily operations of the school district
• Manage budget for school district
• Provide recommendations to the school board
HOW DECA SUPPORTS THEIR GOALS
Principals:
• DECA’s programs and activities encourage career preparation and exploration
• 86% of DECA members report an A or B average
Superintendents:
• DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program aligns with state and national standards
Gaining and Maintaining Their Support
• Develop “DECA Highlights” presentation
• Regularly communicate chapter events
• Engage administrators in chapter events
• Present at faculty and school board meetings
FACULTY AND STAFF SIGNIFICANCETeachers:
• Provide students with direct instruction• Determine the materials and activities included in
curriculum• Communicate regularly to parents about a student’s
achievement levelCounselors:
• Provide counseling services for academically struggling students
• Assess initiatives that promote student learning• Recommend post-secondary education options
HOW DECA SUPPORTS THEIR GOALS
Teachers:
• DECA activities support and enhance other curriculum areas and help members achieve academically
Counselors:
• DECA encourages a positive school climate
• DECA activities provide authentic experiences to prepare for college and career
Gaining and Maintaining Their Support
• Organize a Thank You breakfast or luncheon
• Involve staff in chapter events as subject-area resources, judges and chaperones
• Support activities of clubs and student organizations that support DECA
• Create “DECA Highlights” presentation
• Acknowledge their contributions
FAMILY SIGNIFICANCE
Parents/Guardians
• Promote the health and well-being of student members
• Serve as liaison between school and community
• Provide input on what learning activities are valuable to students
• Volunteer at school functions
HOW DECA SUPPORTS THEIR GOALS
DECA student members…
• Hone leadership, networking and presentation skills
• Report an A or B average (86% of members)
• Receive tools for college and career success
• Can apply to over $300,000 in scholarships
GAINING AND MAINTAINING THEIR SUPPORT
• Hold an open house
• Invite family members to serve as chaperones or professional speakers
• Establish a DECA family network
• Communicate events and accomplishments
• Acknowledge their contributions
FINALTHOUGHTS
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