Kappa Delta Pi
Informational Meeting
GREEK NAME Chapter at INSTITUTION NAME
Who is
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KDP
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International Honor Society and Professional Association
Founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois
More than 45,000 members worldwide
More than 600 chapters
Who is
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KDP
MISSION
Sustain an honored community of diverse
educators by promoting excellence and advancing
scholarship, leadership, and service.
Who is
?
KDP
LEGACY
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) stands for
• Knowledge
• Duty
• Power
Founding Ideals of Kappa Delta Pi
• Science, Service, Toil and Fidelity to
Humanity
Who is
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KDP
HISTORY
• Founded March 8, 1911 by the
University of Illinois Education Club
• Co-ed organization since its inception
• 1925- Laureate Chapter Established
• John Dewey was one of the first members
• Other members include Jean Piaget,
Howard Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt,
George Washington Carver, and Albert
Einstein
John Dewey
Who is
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KDP
MEMBERSHIP
Who is
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KDP
MEMBERSHIP REGIONS
What can KDP do
FOR ME?
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
RECOGNITION FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Member Benefits
TEACHING RESOURCES
Member Benefits
MEMBER-ONLY DISCOUNTS ON HOTELS, INSURANCE, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, BOOKS, ETC.
Member Benefits
More than
$66,000 in
scholarships
was awarded
to KDP
members last
year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Member Benefits
CLASSROOM TEACHER GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUR EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS
Member Benefits
LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Member Benefits
Chapters can earn awards
and recognition for their
service through Literacy
Alive!
Classroom teachers can
receive funding for literacy
initiatives in their
communities.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Member Benefits
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CAREER CENTER
Member Benefits
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALS
Member Benefits
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Best practices and topics of interest
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Classroom Management
ELLs
Differentiated Instruction
Typically 45–60 minutes
Live sessions and downloads
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS
Member Benefits
CONNECTION, IDEA SHARING, SUPPORT
Member Benefits
50TH BIENNIAL CONVOCATION
ORLANDO, FL, OCTOBER 2015
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES
Greek Name
University
OUR LOCAL CHAPTER
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Consider including information on the Chapter Officers,
Chapter Counselor, Chapter Meetings, Committees, and
other Leadership Opportunities.
Greek Name
University
OUR LOCAL CHAPTER
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Consider including information on the chapter’s service programs,
social/networking opportunities, fundraising efforts and
professional development events.
Include information on any Honors/Awards from the KDP Society
and Honors/Awards from the College or Institution.
How Do I Join
Kappa Delta Pi?
Undergraduate Students
Qualifications of Membership
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Completed 30 credit hours
• 12 hours in professional education courses
Graduate Students
• GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Have full graduate standing at the university
• Six credit hours of graduate work already completed
• 12 credit hours in education courses programmed
Alternative Certification
• Hold a baccalaureate degree
• Completed at least 12 semester hours of the alternative certification program
• GPA of 3.25 or higher
How Do I Join
Kappa Delta Pi?
Next Steps
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1. Pay local chapter dues and initiation fee of $X.XX
2. Register online using the unique invitation link from the
chapter.
The online registration process includes paying the Society membership
dues of $45 with a credit card.
3. Attend the Initiation Ceremony on INSERT DATE, TIME, and
LOCATION.
Greek Name
University
OUR LOCAL CHAPTER
Remember, your involvement with the GREEK NAME chapter of
Kappa Delta Pi means more than attending the initiation and
including a line on your resume.
Mark your calendars with our upcoming events:
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