Information for the 2007/2008 School Year

• DECA is recognized by Congress and endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.

• DECA is co-curricular and is integrated into the marketing education curriculum.

• DECA is chartered through State Departments of Education and has 501 (c) 3 IRS status.

• DECA provides co-curricular programs and activity tools that teach the practical skills of career preparation, encourage exploration of career fields and provide experience in the world of work.

2007/2008 Schedule:

DECA SAM (State Advisory Meeting) - Atlanta - August 16-18, 2007

Maryland CTSO State Officer Training - TBD - August 6-8, 2007

DECA Board Meeting - Atlanta - August 19-21, 2007

Maryland CTSO Advisor Training - TBD - September 27-28, 2007

DECA/FBLA Fall Leadership Conference - TBD - October 31-November 2, 2007

DECA New York Experience - New York City - December 5 - 9, 2007

DECA NARCON (North Atlantic Regional Conference) - Boston - November 16-18, 2007

DECA State Leadership Conference - Annapolis - March 5-8, 2008

DECA ICDC (International Career Development Conference) - Atlanta - April 25-29, 2008