Kappa Delta Pi

1. Kappa Delta Pi Informational Meeting Chi Zeta Chapter at UNC Pembroke

2. What is Kappa Delta Pi? 45,000 members worldwide Top 20% of educators in the country Educators in all stages of their careers Students Novice and Practicing Teachers Administrators College Professors Retirees

3. The Ideals of kappa Delta Pi Mission To sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. KDPstands for Knowledge Duty Power Founding ideals Science Service Toil Fidelity to Humanity

4. KDP History Founded March 8, 1911 by the University of Illinois Education Club Co-ed organization since its inception 1925 - The Laureate Chapter was created to recognize exceptional living educators John Dewey was the first member Other members include Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Washington Carver, and Albert Einstein John Dewey

5. What can KDP do for me? Member Benefits Recognition for your achievements Networking with educators across the country Local and national leadership opportunities Professional development conferences and programs Teaching resources Scholarships and grants to support your educational endeavors Member-only discounts on products and services on hotels, insurance, flowers, books, and classroom supplies As a member, you belong to an international network of the world’s finest educators!

6. What can KDP do for me? Job Search Assistance Access to job openings through partners such as Teachers-Teachers.com Certification information for all 50 states Experience Career Center Sample résumés, cover letters, and portfolios Directory to Licensure Departments by State ABC’s of Job-Hunting for Teachers – a KDP book Links to international teaching opportunities

7. What can KDP do for me? Publications New Teacher Advocate Receive free your 1st year of membership for undergraduates A great resource for beginning teachers The Educational Forum Research-based articles on important educational issues Only $22/year for graduate members and first-year practicing professionals Kappa Delta Pi Record Useful classroom ideas for practicing educators Free to members, beginning with the second year of membership for undergraduates For sample articles, or to learn how to publish in any of these journals, visit the Publications section at www.kdp.org

8. What can KDP do for me? Educational Books • Best-selling books include: • The ABC’s of Job-Hunting for Teachers • Life Cycle of the Career Teacher • Experiencing Dewey: Insights for Today’s Classroom • The ABC’s of Classroom Management • The ABC’s of Wellness for Teachers • So to Teach: Inspiring Stories that Touch the Heart KDP books are available in numerous titles on diverse educational topics

9. What can KDP do for me? Educational Practices & Tips • KDP Solutions: • Novice Notes – 4 issues per academic year • Resource Round-up – monthly e-newsletter • Ideas to Go – monthly e-newsletter • Pro-pointers – quarterly e-bulletin • E-Chapter Webinars on various topics • Online links to Teaching Resources • New Member News – monthly for new members

10. What can KDP do for me? Educational Foundation • More than $20,000 annually in scholarships for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students. • $10,000 annually in Teacher Classroom Grants for innovative projects for K–12 teachers. • Literacy Alive! monetary awards for chapter projects

11. What can KDP do for me? Professional Conferences CONVOCATION Once every two years, KDP hosts its preeminent international educational conference for professional development. Mark your calendar to join more than 1,500 educators at the 49th Biennial Convocation in Dallas, Texas, October 24-27, 2013. iLEAD Are you ready to be a teacher leader? The curriculum of this progressive program will assist future educators in defining their vision as a professional. These events are held regionally.

12. The Chi zeta Chapter of KDP UNC Pembroke • Contact Dr. Irene Aiken at irene.aiken@uncp.edu for orientation and initiation information. • Currently (2012), yearly dues are $52 a year ($42 for the organization and $10 for the chapter).

13. The Chi zetaChapter of KDP UNC Pembroke • Service Programs • Social/Networking Programs • Fundraising Programs • Professional Development Programs • Honors/Awards from KDP Society • Honors/Awards from College/Institution • Other information

14. How do I join Kappa Delta Pi? Qualifications of Membership • Intent to continue in the education field. • Professionalism and leadership attributes. • Undergraduate—3.0 GPA; Graduate—3.25 GPA • Undergraduate students must have completed 30 credit hours and be at least a second semester sophomore. Undergraduate students must have 12 credit hours in professional education courses programmed, in process, or completed. • Graduate students must have 12 credit hours in professional education courses programmed, in process, or completed. toward a Master’s Degree and earned a 3.25 GPA. • Any educator holding a Master’s Degree from an accredited university/college must submit a transcript. Copies of transcripts are acceptable.

15. Staying Active in Kappa Delta Pi Membership Renewal Membership renewal and address changes can be done online at www.kdp.org or by calling KDP Headquarters at 800-284-3167, or by mail. • Attend a regional or national conference • Publish in one of KDP’s many publications • Serve on a national committee • Join a professional chapter after graduation • Connect with other committed educators online at www.kdp.org • Stay informed on Society news through KDP News electronic newsletter