TEACHERS

Professional Development

LEARN IN COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATORS

If you are an educator looking for professional development opportunities, look no further! DECA provides educators with in-person trainings, online resources, instructional videos, and more. Prepare for the classroom and expand your network by attending professional development events with DECA and our partnering organizations.

For more information about professional development opportunities with DECA and to gain access to online resources, see our advisor headquarters at the link below! Find the password in your weekly advisor emails.

2026 Advisor Professional Development Conference

Hosted by Washington DECA

Empowering Educators to Shape the Future of Business and Marketing

September 13, 2026

For New Advisors (1-3 years)

September 14, 2026

For All Advisors

Level Up Your Classroom

Certifications and classroom resources!

2025 Conference Info & Schedule

Advisor Clock Hours

Ongoing and Online Clock Hour Courses

  • 10 online courses for 16.5 Clock Hours

    • Total Hours: 16.5
    • STEM Hours: 10
    • General Hours:3.5

Upcoming Zoom Clock Hours

  • March 31: Join Holli Kalaleh to explore the MBA Research Learning Center and get ethics lessons, bell ringers, and AI-in-the-workplace resources. Attendees receive FREE Learning Center access for one year.
  • April 14: Learn how to make the most of State’s Connection Resources.
  • May 5: Get strategies to take students from classroom learning to CTSO competition success.

Each session is one hour and earns one clock hour. Attend one, two, or all three. Teachers from all CTE areas are welcome. Free Learning Center access is limited to those attending March 31.