Informational Meeting GREEK NAME Chapter at INSTITUTION NAME Informational Meeting GREEK NAME Chapter at INSTITUTION NAME Kappa Delta Pi

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 KD P ?

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 KDP ?

HISTORY Founded March 8, 1911 by the University of Illinois Education Club Co-ed organization since its inception 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 Who is KDP ? John Dewey

MEMBERSHIP Who is KDP ?

MEMBERSHIP REGIONS Who is KDP ?

What can KDP do FOR ME? Member Benefits

RECOGNITION FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Member Benefits TEACHING RESOURCES

Member Benefits MEMBER-ONLY DISCOUNTS ON HOTELS, INSURANCE, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, BOOKS, ETC.

Member Benefits SCHOLARSHIPS More than $66,000 in scholarships was awarded to KDP members last year.

Member Benefits CLASSROOM TEACHER GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUR EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS

Member Benefits LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Member Benefits SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Chapters can earn awards and recognition for their service through Literacy Alive! Classroom teachers can receive funding for literacy initiatives in their communities.

Member Benefits PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAREER CENTER

Member Benefits PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD-WINNING JOURNALS

Member Benefits PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS Best practices and topics of interest Classroom Management ELLs Differentiated Instruction Typically 45–60 minutes Live sessions and downloads

Member Benefits CONNECTION, IDEA SHARING, SUPPORT

Member Benefits PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES 50 TH BIENNIAL CONVOCATION ORLANDO, FL, OCTOBER 2015

OUR LOCAL CHAPTER MODIFY THIS SLIDE TO INCLUDE LOCAL INFORMATION Consider including information on the Chapter Officers, Chapter Counselor, Chapter Meetings, Committees, and other Leadership Opportunities. Greek Name University

OUR LOCAL CHAPTER MODIFY THIS SLIDE TO INCLUDE LOCAL INFORMATION 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. Greek Name University

How Do I Join Kappa Delta Pi? Qualifications of Membership Undergraduate Students 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 MODIFY THIS SLIDE TO INCLUDE LOCAL CHAPTER INFORMATION 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.

OUR LOCAL CHAPTER Greek Name University 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: Event Name – Date and Location