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This Month with DECA
DECA curates three big ideas each month for DECA chapters and advisors.
Competitive Events Instructional Areas
By September 15, DECA posts the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district level scenarios at decadirect.org to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively. By receiving the instructional areas in advance, members can focus on the instructional areas on which they’ll be assessed at their first level of competition each school year. Instructional areas for all other levels of competition will not be announced prior.
DECA Month Planning
DECA Month is celebrated in November. The activities start the first day of the month so it’s important to get a jump start on planning! DECA Month allows members to share their passion for DECA and connect with other members. It’s also a great reason to engage current and potential members and recognize key stakeholders who support your DECA chapter. Check out DECA’s Chapter Campaigns to help guide your activities while earning recognition!
Competitive Events Exam Preparation
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. DECA currently uses seven exams for our competitive events. Each exam item represents a specific performance indicator from the respective national curriculum standards.
