Kappa Delta Pi

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name = Kappa Delta Pi


established = 1911
incorporated =
type = Honor Society
natpresident = Pamela Kramer Ertel (2008-2010)
city = Indianapolis
state = Indiana
country = United States
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website = http://www.kdp.org

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is committed to recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals.

As part of its ongoing dedication to educators, the Society offers:
* Workshops & Conferences
* Books, Journals, & Other Publications
* Scholarships & Grants
* Community Service Projects
* Teachers Hotline
* Employment Resources
* Professional Development
* Other Resources

History. In 1911 at the University of Illinois, Kappa Delta Pi was established to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Pioneering from its beginning by initiating women as well as men, the Society grew from a local chapter to the international organization it is today.Our Mission. To sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.

Vision. Helping committed educators be leaders in improving education for global citizenship.

Creed. 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. To the fulfillment of these objectives, we pledge our efforts and our faith.

Ideals. Fidelity to Humanity, Science, Service, Toil

Emblems. Scroll, Stylus, Beehive

Colors. Violet and Jade

Motto. Knowledge, Duty, Power

Members. More than 45,000 educators enjoy the benefits of KDP membership. For students, membership is open only to the top 20 percent of those entering the education field. Among those involved as Professional Members are superintendents and principals; early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers; university faculty and deans; graduate and doctoral students; nontraditional educators; retired educators; State Teachers of the Year; researchers; and other education specialists. Individuals must maintain active membership each year through payment of dues to continue to receive benefits.

Leadership. The Society is led by the Executive Council, which consists of nine elected members who are responsible for the vision, direction, fiscal security, and general oversight of the association. The Executive Council also appoints chairs and members of national committees. Biennially, the legislative body of the Society convenes to determine policy for the organization, including changes to the bylaws. Voting delegates elected by chapters represent their local voice and opinions at the Convocation.

Society Headquarters. Responsible for the daily operations of the Society, the Headquarters staff maintains membership and financial records, and provides support and assistance to Institutional and Alumni/Professional chapters and members. Headquarters offices are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation. The KDP Educational Foundation solicits contributions to fund educational programs for the Society and its members. Since 1980, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 million for programs, grants, and scholarships. Members of KDP serve as Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation trustees to oversee policies and governance.

Chapters. The Society hosts more than 600 chapters across North America. Among these are 594 Institutional chapters affiliated with teacher education programs, including 16 community colleges and 3 virtual universities. Led by students and faculty, these chapters provide local members with networking, leadership, service, and professional development programming. Another 12 Alumni/Professional chapters, organized in school districts or cities, offer members opportunities to participate in educational and service activities and to grow through professional development. Though direct involvement with a chapter is optional, members also may join community-based networking groups called Chalk Talk Cafés to extend their support system and mentoring community.

Laureate Chapter. Limited to 60 of today’s most eminent educators, the Laureate Chapter was established in 1924 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of professional education. John Dewey was the first nominee to this chapter, whose early members have included Albert Einstein, Margaret Mead, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jean Piaget, and George Washington Carver.

External links

* [http://www.kdp.org/ Official website]