Welcome to the Dayton Early College Academy (DECA), a community school in Dayton, OH sponsored by the Dayton Public Schools, with academic oversight provided by the University of Dayton.

The mission of DECA, one of the first institutions of its kind in the United States and the first early college high school in Ohio, is to maximize each student's unique potential through a personalized, accelerated academic program. It addresses a critical need in urban public schools to help students, particularly those underrepresented in higher education, to explore their personal and intellectual potential, achieve academic success, and make a seamless transition from high school to college.

Besides being part of a well-rounded high school curriculum closely aligned with Ohio Academic Content Standards, students can take up to two years' worth of college courses "free of tuition" with academic support provided in various forms such as study groups, mentoring, tutoring, and individual instruction.

The cornerstone of the curriculum is the personalized learning plan (PLP) in which students, teacher/advisors, and parents identify a student's interests, strengths, and challenges; tailor a learning plan to his or her specific needs; and set goals for learning and performance.

DECA is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following faculty and staff positions:

Teacher - 7th grade English/Language Arts