The NMAA, a member-led organization, provides leadership in interscholastic athletics & activities, promoting equitable participation and character development.
Deca (Marketing Education)
DECA is an association of marketing students recognized and endorsed by all 50 state Departments of Education and the U.S. Department of Education. New Mexico Deca website. National Deca website.
DECA is not extracurricular; it is co-curricular, meaning it is an integral
part of classroom instruction. DECA seeks to attract students who are
interested in preparing for marketing, management, or entrepreneurial careers,
including those interested in continuing their education in these areas. While
DECA membership consists primarily of current marketing education students and
advisors, it is also extended to alumni and business professionals.
DECA's goal is for its student members to develop a "success kit"
to carry into their business and personal lives after graduation. DECA
accomplishes this through classroom integration, on-the-job experience, chapter
projects and community service, and competency-based competitive events in
specific marketing and management occupations at both the state and national
level.
DECA provides specific programs for the classroom teacher to use in
student development and achievement. These programs can be organized
into four categories; Leadership Development, Community Service, Skill
Assessment and Academic skill development.
