Phi Delta Kappa International
The Professional Association in Education
Welcome to PDK!
Introduction
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PDK is an education association, professional in nature.
Since 1906, PDK has played an influential role in
education.
Members are united in the belief that education is
essential to a well-functioning society.
This belief is promoted through relationships with other
like-minded educators.
This collegiality is fostered at individual, chapter,
regional, national, & international levels.
Governance is vested in the members & the
International Board.
Mission Statement
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To promote high-quality education, in particular
publicly supported education, as essential to the
development & maintenance of a democratic way of
life. This mission is accomplished through
leadership, research, & service in education.
Beliefs
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PDK believes in publicly supported education.
PDK believes that high-quality education for all is essential
to the development & maintenance of a democratic way of
life.
PDK believes in upholding the ethical ideals of leadership,
research, & service.
PDK believes that leadership should be nurtured &
developed.
PDK believes that a dynamic organization incorporates the
needs of its members, is responsive to the environment &
trends, & changes as needed.
PDK believes that diversity strengthens our association.
History Highlights
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1906 – 1st chapter created, Indiana Univ.
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1916 – creation of the Phi Delta Kappan
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1942 – “white” clause eliminated
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1955 – 1st international chapter, Univ. of Toronto
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1966 – PDK Educational Foundation created
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1974 – Women eligible for membership
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1996 – international, associate, & undergraduate
student memberships approved
History Highlights, continued
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1999 – changed “fraternity” to “association”
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2000 – direct membership option available
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2003 – 1st national, professional development
conference held in St. Louis, Missouri
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2003 – Institutional membership option available
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2006 – PDK’s centennial celebration!
Governance
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The International Board is the governing body.
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Officers of the board are elected by the professional
membership.
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Board members consist of: president, president-elect,
immediate past president, & regional representatives.
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Up to three at-large representatives may be appointed
by the Board.
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The association abides by the Constitution & Bylaws of
Phi Delta Kappa International.
Regional Structure
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The association is divided into geographic regions led
by a regional representative.
Each region has approximately the same number of
members.
Regions are composed of members, chapters, &
elected officers who act to further the mission of the
association.
Chapters are college, university, & community based.
elected chapter/member liaisons serve as the
communication link between regional representatives,
chapter officers, & members.
Benefits
PDK provides its members with:
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opportunities for professional growth
settings for networking & collegiality
ways to serve education & their
communities!
Membership also includes many benefits &
provides access to discounted services…
Member Benefits
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The Phi Delta Kappan Journal
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The PDK Connection Newsletter
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The PDK Online Archives
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The PDK Annual Summit on Public Education
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Professional Development Training Opportunities
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Publications
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International Travel Tours
Member Benefits, continued
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Graduate Fellowships in Educational Leadership
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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards
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Professional Liability, Life, Health, and Auto
Insurance
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PDK Credit Card
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Membership Directory
Just to name a few…!
Get Involved!
PDK is active in supporting education at a local, regional, and
national level. Here are some of the exciting ways your
association is involved:
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The Annual PDK/Gallup Poll on the Public’s Attitudes
Toward the Public Schools
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The Annual Fundraising Walk for Education
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The Teacher of the Year Award
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Future Educators Association Program
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Public School Forums
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Educational Foundation
Professional Services
PDK supports the education community by offering
professional services to all educators, members & nonmembers alike:
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Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program
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District and School Audits
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Professional Development Training
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Topics and Trends E-Bulletin
Today’s Members
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There are approximately 60, 000 members.
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There are over 600 Chapters across the world.
Membership consists of all level of educators:
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administrators and professors
public school teachers and university faculty
graduate students
Other: business/industry/professional staff/retired
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94% chapter-affiliated
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6% nonchapter-affiliated
About Your Chapter
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Offers meetings, newsletters, social events, and
other services that keep members current on the
local issues in education.
Phi Delta Kappa International
The Professional Association in Education
Thank you for Joining PDK!