JANUARY DEADLINES

• Jan 18 | 20-page WRITTEN EVENT STUDENT submissions due (12:00 p.m.)
• Jan 18 | 20-page ADVISOR APPROVAL of written events is due (5:00 p.m.)
• Jan 18 | Visionary Scholarships due (5:00 p.m.)
• Jan 20 | Area Member of the Year Nomination deadline
• Jan 22 | State President Applications due (5:00 p.m.)
• Jan 23 | Senior Management Academy Applications due (5:00 p.m.)

Step 1

20-Page Submissions - Student & Advisor Instructions 

• Team Captains should submit written event between the timeframe below:
• Opens: January 13 at 7:00 a.m.
• Closes: January 18 at NOON
• Either the team captain OR the advisor may upload the written project and the statement of assurance. Upload at the links below:
• Advisor Written Event Submission Link: https://judgepro.decaregistration.com/org/jpwa-scdc/conf/jpwa-scdc
• Student Written Event Submission Link: https://judgepro.decaregistration.com/org/jpwa-scdc/conf/jpwa-scdc/student (this is for the Team Captain only)

Step 2

No late submissions will be accepted.

Step 3 (ADVISOR APPROVAL DUE TODAY)

Advisors must go back to approve projects by today, January 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Approve: https://judgepro.decaregistration.com/org/jpwa-scdc/conf/jpwa-scdc

SCDC Registration Refresh Webinar

Next Week!

Tuesday, January 23 at 4:00 pm

We highly recommend attending this session if you're new to SCDC online registration or are looking for a few tips!

SCDC Registration Guide

Available Now!

Registration opens Thursday, February 1 at 6:00 a.m. and closes Tuesday, February 6 at 5:00 p.m.

Competitive Events Policy

Advisor Verification

Advisors will need to verify in SCDC registration that they read and will follow the policies. New policies are in red. 

Bring more students to SCDC!

The IDEA to IMPACT challenge allows students to pitch a business idea that will benefit their local community.

Advisors may register students for this event if they did not qualify for SCDC.

During SCDC, the top 3 teams will win college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Senior Management Academy

SMA is for seniors that did not qualify at area conference but still would like the opportunity to attend SCDC. Advisors will be notified 1/29 by end of day.

Advisor of the Year

Each year, the advisors of WA DECA nominate one of their peers who has gone above and beyond in supporting WA DECA and preparing students for area, state, and international competition.

Principles and PFL Allocations

Advisors are responsible for filling their chapter's allocations for PBM, PHT, PMK, PFN and PFL.

NaShuntae's Gift

NaShuntae's Gift is an annual scholarship to honor Washington DECA members with outstanding achievements and perseverance.

Applications are due January 26 and winners will be announced at SCDC.

With SCDC being just 6 weeks away, now is the perfect time to extend an invitation to previous DECA judges, administration, family and friends, to judge!

• Option 1: February 29 (Thursday)
• 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Option 2: March 1, 2024 (Friday)
• 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Practice Tests 

Washginton DECA no longer offers practice tests through AnswerWrite.

Instead, we encourage chapters to utilize their free DECA+ membership, which the online platform provides practice exams! You can also utilize these resources.

Resource 1 | Resource 2 | Resource 3

Invite former DECA members to join you on the virtual greens at our Alumni + VIP TopGolf Tournament!

Event date: Thursday, February 8

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Renton, WA

Help us reach 15,000!!!

If students have joined your classes this semester, encourage them to become DECA members. The power of DECA membership is that it can be unique to each member. 

Did you recruit judges for Area?

PLEASE ask them to join as professional members!

Our state membership is only 500 AWAY from hitting 15,000 members, which grants Washington the highest allocation level for each competitive event for ICDC!

Emotional Intelligence: How to Lead from Within

Need SWAG? This printer can do it all!

Consumer Behavior: The Buying Process

With competition approaching, show this 2-minute video on how to be engaging

Working in teams can be tough! Watch this video to strengthen your team “vibe”

Advocating for CTE and DECA

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Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved!

How you Can Help Promote this Bill:

Students/staff should talk about their personal experiences, their perspective on financial education in high school, and the positive impact they think it will make on students and their finances in high school and beyond.

1. WEA - Endorse our letter going to the Washington Education Association asking for their support of this bill by listing your name on our letter of support.
2. Local Representatives & Senators - Write personalized emails/letters to your local representatives and senators asking them to support this bill.
3. School Districts - Write personalized emails/letters to your school district asking them to support this bill.

Registration ending soon!

Everett Silvertips Pro Sports Day

February 2

Portland Trail Blazers

March 20

Everett Aquasox

April 11

Teacher Tip:

Discipline without relationship leads to bitterness, resentment and anger.

Focus attention on the behavior you want more of. Send an email to the student thanking them for what positive behavior you witnessed and cc parents & admin. This kind of interaction goes a LONG way!!

Case Study of the Week:

Netflix Sports Strategy

With more than 50 original documentaries, including multi-season and award-winning series, Netflix has figured out how to capitalize on the lucrative world of sports, without having to pay top dollar for live broadcasting rights). Maggie and Jaden analyze the genius of this content strategy and discuss how many sports are also winning as a result.

Please be sure to update your records with our new mailing address:

Washington DECA

15215 52nd Ave S

Suite 105

Tukwila, WA 98188

Updated W9 Form - For SCDC payment use

Returning after winter break can feel like the first day of school all over again. Access 7 tips to help with the transition.  

Free Webinar on January 18: Leverage interaction for Optimal Learning

Area Payments

Remember that Area payments go to your Area Treasurer! If you're not sure where to send Area payments, reach out to your Area Leader.

Mid-Year Student Reflection Survey

Role Plays by Instructional Area

You can search role plays by instructional area in the Advisor Resource Center. There are many sample role-plays housed there with a variety of instructional areas. 

ESL Student Accommodation - FAQ

Question:

Do we allow an ESL student to use a translating machine for their foreign language during testing? If it is part of her 504 or IEP is it allowed? 

Answer per DECA Inc:

We would allow a device that does translation only or a paper dictionary. We can also make extended time accommodations if needed. Our policy states that the students are not allowed to bring in phones, tablets, computers, etc. for the testing and role-play events. 

Voting Delegates

Each chapter is allotted voting delegates that vote in the Area President and State President election.

Please select voting delegates that will represent your chapter's voice when selecting the next State Officer Team.

All voting will take place during the Area and State conference.