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. Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter Valdosta State University. International Honor Society in Education. . What is Kappa Delta Pi?. History. Founded March 8, 1911 by the University of Illinois Education Club
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Kappa Delta Pi Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter Valdosta State University International Honor Society in Education
What is Kappa Delta Pi? History • Founded March 8, 1911 by the University of Illinois Education Club • 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 • Today the Society incorporates over 550 active chapters around the world
Laureate Members at Convo 2003 M. Frances Kline Deborah Meier John I. Goodlad National Teacher of the Year Nel Noddings Alfie Kohn Robert H. Anderson Linda Darling-Hammond
Distinguished Speakers at Convo 2005 Harry Wong M. Frances Kline O. L. Davis, Jr. Nel Noddings Robert Berliner Crystal Kuykendall
VSU at Convo 2005
Interesting People at Convo 2007 Dr. Reffel & Dr. Moch Dr. O. L. Davis, Jr. & Dr. Marcy Kysilka Dr. Sylvia Rockwell Kentucky Derby Bugler Dr. Moch signing books
Convo 2009 • 47th Biennial Convocation of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education • October 29-31, 2009 in Orlando, Florida • Once every two years, 1500 of the nation’s top educators convene for professional development and sharing of experiences.
Convo 2011 • 100th Anniversary of KDP • Indianapolis, IN • Time capsule sealed • Dr. Moch served as International Vice President
Convo 2013 • Who WANTS to GO to CONVO in Dallas, TX?????? • Interested? • Let Dr. Moch KNOW!! • Picture yourself there!!!
Regular Membership • 60,000 members worldwide • Top 20% of educators in the country • Educators in all stages of their careers • students, novice and practicing teachers, administrators, collegiate professors, and retirees
Ideals • MISSION: To support and recognize scholarship and excellence in education • stands for: Knowledge, Duty, Power • Founding ideals: science, service, toil, and fidelity to humanity
National Benefits Publications Three quarterly journals • The New Teacher Advocate • The Kappa Delta Pi Record • The Educational Forum
VSU Faculty Publish in KDP Journals! • Dr. Alicja Rieger • Dr. Barbara Radcliffe • Dr. Gina Doepker • Dr. Peggy Moch
National Benefits Society Scholarships Over $100,000 in scholarship and grant money is available to members annually. • J. Jay Hostetler • Student Teacher Scholarship - $500 • President’s Scholarship - $500 • Marcella L. Kysilka • Doctoral Student Scholarship - $2000
Members Only Website • Teachers Hotline - State Teachers of the Year answer all your questions • Certification information for all 50 states • Lesson plans, links, and resources by subject area
ABK Service Projects Operation Teddy Bear Collecting for Hurricane Katrina Habitat for Humanity
Alpha Beta KappaInstallation Ceremony
So to TEACH that our words inspire a will to learn; So to SERVE that each day may enhance the growth of exploring minds; So to LIVE that we may guide young and old to know the truth and love the right.
Very Important! • You must register with KDP at https://ams.kdp.org/kdpssa/kdpmemssaapply.startapplication?p_chapter_id=C634 • You have already paid your fees, so mark the box “check” as I send one check for the whole chapter. • Be sure to indicate 1 or 2 years reflecting the dues you already sent me (email me if you are not sure). • You are NOT a member until you complete this process.
K a p p a D e l t a P I International Honor Society in Education