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