Transcript PDK International Orientation Presentation
Phi Delta Kappa International
The Professional Association in Education Welcome to PDK!
Introduction
PDK is an education association,
professional
Since 1906, PDK has played an education.
influential
in nature.
role in Members are united in the belief that education is
essential
to a well-functioning society.
This belief is promoted through like-minded educators.
relationships
with other This
collegiality
is fostered at individual, chapter, regional, national, & international levels.
Governance
is vested in the members & the International Board.
Mission Statement
To promote high-quality education, in particular publicly supported education, as essential to the development & maintenance of a democratic way of life. This mission is accomplished through leadership, research, & service in education.
Beliefs
PDK believes in publicly supported education.
PDK believes that high-quality education for all is essential to the development & maintenance of a democratic way of life.
PDK believes in upholding the ethical ideals of leadership, research, & service.
PDK believes that leadership should be nurtured & developed.
PDK believes that a dynamic organization incorporates the needs of its members, is responsive to the environment & trends, & changes as needed.
PDK believes that diversity strengthens our association.
History Highlights
1906 – 1 st chapter created, Indiana Univ.
1916 – creation of the Phi Delta Kappan 1942 – “white” clause eliminated 1955 – 1 st international chapter, Univ. of Toronto 1966 – PDK Educational Foundation created 1974 – Women eligible for membership 1996 – international, associate, & undergraduate student memberships approved
History Highlights,
continued 1999 – changed “fraternity” to “association” 2000 – direct membership option available 2003 – 1 st national, professional development conference held in St. Louis, Missouri 2003 – Institutional membership option available 2006 – PDK’s centennial celebration!
Governance
The International Board is the governing body.
Officers of the board are elected by the professional membership.
Board members consist of: president, president-elect, immediate past president, & regional representatives.
Up to three at-large representatives may be appointed by the Board.
The association abides by the Phi Delta Kappa International.
Constitution & Bylaws of
Regional Structure
The association is divided into geographic regions led by a regional representative.
Each region has approximately the same number of members.
Regions are composed of members, chapters, & elected officers who act to further the mission of the association.
Chapters are college, university, & community based.
elected chapter/member liaisons serve as the communication link between regional representatives, chapter officers, & members.
Benefits
PDK provides its members with: opportunities for professional growth settings for networking & collegiality ways to serve education & their communities!
Membership also includes many benefits & provides access to discounted services…
Member Benefits
…Such as: The Phi Delta Kappan The PDK Connection Journal Newsletter The PDK Online Archives The PDK Annual Summit on Public Education Professional Development Training Opportunities Publications International Travel Tours
Member Benefits,
continued Graduate Fellowships in Educational Leadership Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards Professional Liability, Life, Health, and Auto Insurance PDK Credit Card Membership Directory
Just to name a few…!
Get Involved!
PDK is active in supporting education at a local, regional, and national level. Here are some of the exciting ways your association is involved: The Annual PDK/Gallup Poll on the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools The Annual Fundraising Walk for Education The Teacher of the Year Award Future Educators Association Program Public School Forums Educational Foundation
Professional Services
PDK supports the education community by offering professional services to members alike: all educators, members & non Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program District and School Audits Professional Development Training Topics and Trends E-Bulletin
Today’s Members
There are approximately 60, 000 members.
There are over 600 Chapters across the world.
Membership consists of all level of educators: – administrators and professors – public school teachers and university faculty – graduate students – Other: business/industry/professional staff/retired 94% chapter-affiliated 6% nonchapter-affiliated
About Your Chapter
Offers meetings, newsletters, social events, and other services that keep members current on the local issues in education.