Transcript Kappa Delta Pi - Thomas Edison State College

Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter
Thomas Edison State College
Member Interest Session
August 2010
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Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society in Education
What is Kappa Delta Pi?
Our Membership
• 40,000 members worldwide
• Almost 600 chapters in North America
• Top 20% of educators in the country
• Educators in all stages of their careers
– students, novice and practicing teachers, administrators,
collegiate professors, and retirees
What is Kappa Delta Pi?
Ideals
• 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 a global
citizenship.
• Founding ideals: science, service, toil, and
fidelity to humanity
What is Kappa Delta Pi?
History
• 1911 - Founded by the University of Illinois
Education Club
• 1925 - The Laureate Chapter was created to
recognize exceptional living educators. There
are only 60 living members at one time.
– John Dewey was the first member
– Other members include Jean Piaget, Howard
Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt, Alfie Kohn, Nel
Noddings, and Albert Einstein
What is Kappa Delta Pi?
History, continued
• 1980 – The Educational Foundation established
• 1981 - First international chapter installed in Canada
• 2004 - First community college chapter installed
• 2007 – First online university chapter installed
• 2011 – Centennial Celebration, 100 yrs. of KDP
What can KDP do for You?
National Benefits
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Recognition for your achievements
Networking with educators across the country
Local and national leadership opportunities
Teaching resources
Scholarships and grants to support your educational
endeavors
• Member-only discounts on products and services
As a member, you belong to an international
network of the world’s finest educators!
What can KDP do for You?
Quarterly Publications
New Teacher Advocate
•receive free your 1st year of membership for
undergraduates
•a great resource for beginning teachers
Kappa Delta Pi Record
•useful classroom ideas for practicing educators
•free to members, beginning with the second year of
membership for undergraduates, or first year for
graduates and professionals
The Educational Forum
•research-based articles on important educational issues
•only $22/year for members
For sample articles, or to learn how to publish in any of these journals,
visit the Publications section at www.kdp.org.
What can KDP do for You?
Professional Development
Opportunities
You can download presentations from educational experts
and others!
Connect with a large network of peers, experienced teachers,
and renowned educators at KDP conferences.
TUNE IN FOR TIPS:
Get inspired on your time. Just visit the
resource section
at www.kdp.org and download a podcast from
a leading educational expert.
What can KDP do for You?
Professional Development
Opportunities, con’t.
CONVOCATION:
Every two years, KDP hosts its preeminent international educational
conference for professional development. Mark your calendar and join
more than 1,500 educators at the 48th biennial Convocation in
November 2011.
Other professional development opportunities will be made available
based on member interest, such as administrative career panels and
workshops.
What can KDP do for You?
Commercial Discounts
Save money through:
• Discount professional liability, student teaching,
medical, auto, and life insurance
• 15% off Choice Hotels
• 10% off ClassroomDirect.com teacher supplies
• 15% off 1-800-flowers.com
• 15% off at Jo-Ann Fabric stores
• Up to 20% off National Car Rental
• Up to 10% off Alamo Car Rental
• 10% off at Half Price Books
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.
AZE Chapter
Officers
Counselor – Dr. Adrian Zappala
President – Open Opportunity
Vice-President – Open Opportunity
Secretary – Open Opportunity
Treasurer – Open Opportunity
AZE Chapter
Four Committees
Executive Committee – All officers
Membership Committee – Membership Chair
Program Committee – Vice-President
Budget Committee – Treasurer
Membership in the last 3 committees
is open to all chapter members
AZE Chapter
Membership Criteria
• Enrolled in Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership Program or in Post-Master’s
Graduate Certificate in Educational
Leadership program
• 6 Completed Credits in EDL at TESC
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
AZE Chapter
To join...
• Determine your eligibility
• Complete online form and submit
membership dues
• Plan to attend member initiation
AZE Chapter
Initiation
Date: Friday September 24, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Thomas Edison State College,
Trenton, New Jersey
AZE Chapter
Summary
We are pleased to have you join the Chapter
We hope you will consider getting involved
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May we answer your questions?
Please contact [email protected]
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International Honor Society in Education