We are thrilled to announce that WA DECA will be purchasing DECA+

for all chapters for the 2023-2024 school year!



Click below to learn more about DECA+ and what will be included.

Log-in information will be shared on August 1.

Business & Marketing Educator Conference

The WE-BAM Advisor Conference for WA DECA advisors will be in Tukwila, WA from September 25-26!

Accelerate your classroom learning as we dive into artificial intelligence, classroom management strategies, teacher burnout, SBE operations, computer science, and more!

Monday – ALL DECA Advisors

Tuesday – Business and Marketing Educators combined

We're excited to welcome 1,600+ members and advisors to the first conference of the school year! Network with advisors around the state, dive into SBE products at the exhibitor fair, learn how your chapter can participate in our statewide community service project, allow your members to immerse themselves in mock DECA competitions, and more!

New this year: If your chapter is not being housed in our hotel block, there may be an upcharge for your registration. More details coming soon.

The FLC Registration Guide will be available this August!

Advisor and Competition Support Coordinator

Washington DECA is seeking an individual to oversee training, development, and mentoring of DECA Advisors across Washington. This individual must have a personal connection to the organization’s mission and be passionate about DECA.

Eastlake HS is specifically hiring one FTE Business and Marketing teacher, specifically Business & Marketing Foundations and Digital and Social Media Marketing.

Advisor Emails

This will be our last Advisor email of the school year!

We will have one email delivered on July 20 and we'll resume weekly emails on August 17 just in time for back-to-school prep!

Integrate DECA in the classroom!

Interested in using more DECA events and activities in your curriculum? Use the Competition Module Video Series located on Teach DECA in Unit 2.1 to locate resources and hear some ideas on how you can integrate DECA into your classroom instruction.

• Unit 2.1 | Competition Prep | Competition Module Video Series

Download the 2023-2024 DECA Guide

Looking forward to another year of DECA? This year's DECA Guide is out now! Packed with all the information and updates you need to experience the difference, the DECA Guide is your go-to source to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year.

The DECA Guide contains tons of great resources for members and advisors, including:

• Calendar of events
• Competitive events updates and guidelines
• A breakdown of the requirements and performance indicators for every event
• Details and deadlines for this year's chapter campaigns
• Information on this year's corporate challenges

Financial Fellows PD

Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) is taking applications for several upcoming PD opportunities! Click the links below to view more information.

They pay for lodging for any educator traveling further than 50 miles. They reimburse mileage at the state rate and pay for catered lunches. We also provide reimbursement for dinner and breakfast if not included as part of the hotel service. The training and materials are completely free of charge.

Advisor Kick-Off Virtual Experience

Get ready to immerse yourself in the 2023 DECA Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference this July 12-13. This virtual experience engages educators in a professional development series that connects DECA to the classroom. Fill out the interest form!