ADVISORS
Inspiring Learning Beyond the Classroom
Resources to help you lead your DECA chapter, support members, and create meaningful business, leadership, and career development experiences.
ADVISORS
What does a DECA Advisor do?
DECA advisors are often the teachers who students remember long after graduating. They connect classroom learning with real-world business experiences through DECA’s curriculum resources, competitive events, and chapter activities, helping students apply their knowledge, develop professional skills, and explore future careers.
Start a New Chapter
Interested in bringing DECA to your school? Learn how to establish a chapter and give students opportunities to develop business skills, explore career pathways, and participate in competitive events.
Membership Registration
Register your chapter and members to access DECA’s competitive events, conferences, leadership opportunities, and other member benefits.
Advisor Professional Development
Explore training and professional development opportunities to strengthen your advising skills and support your DECA chapter.
State Management Team
Andrea Keen
State Advisor
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Kimberly Thomas
Chartered Association Advisor
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Charles Schneider
Secondary Chartered Association Advisor
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Krish Prattipati
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Advisor Resources
Find classroom materials, chapter management tools, competitive event resources, and professional learning.
Stay current on DECA news, classroom ideas, competitive events, and chapter activities.
Register members, manage chapter membership, and handle conference registration.
Review instructions for registering members and managing conference registration.
Help Us Honor an Exceptional Advisor!
Recognize a DECA advisor who makes a difference in the lives of students.
Interested in Bringing DECA to Your School?
Follow the steps to establish a DECA chapter and introduce students to business education, competitive events, and career development opportunities.
Confirm Eligibility and Get School Approval
Review DECA’s requirements and Delaware DECA’s guidelines for establishing a chapter. Secure support from your school’s administration and confirm that your school meets the applicable requirements.
Submit a Chapter Request
Complete the new chapter application and follow the steps to establish your chapter.
Register Your Members
Once your chapter is approved, enter your chapter’s membership roster in the DECA membership system and pay the required dues.
Access Resources and Get Started
Connect with Delaware DECA and explore resources to integrate DECA into your classroom and build your chapter.