Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education. This society is dedicated to Scholarship and excellence in Education. The society:

Recognizes scholarship and excellence in education;
Promotes the development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices;
Enhances the continuous growth and leadership of its diverse membership:
Fosters inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues; and
Maintains a high degreee of professional fellowship.
Please visit our headquarters home page for more information.

If an individual meets the criteria set out in our bylaws, they may fill out an application that is made available mid-February in the Student Services office (Benjamin 1204). Within a week, applications will be reviewed and those accepted will be notified. Near the end of the semester those accepted must attend an initiation ceremony. Read our membership page for more information.

The election process begins with nominations from current members for all seven positions. Any member who is active in the chapter (chapter dues have been paid) is eligible to run for chapter office. On the day of election, only those present may vote. All nominations should be included in the vote. If current officers would like to re-run for any position, they may add themself to the ballot. However, through private written ballots, a majority vote of active membership present is required for the election. Read the page about our Executive Committee for more information.

A member who wishes to remain active in KDP must attend every meeting during each semester. However, if you cannot attend the meeting due to work or class conflicts you can submit a lesson plan on the subject of your choice for distribution to the rest of the members. This keeps you active in KDP even if you cannot attend meetings. There are also other activities that you may participate in during the semester. The average member spends between 5 to 10 hours per month to remain active in KDP.

• We have professional development workshops on such topics as making resumes and how to build relationships at schools with coworkers.
• Members also participate in service activities to help the community, such as one of our recent ones, Terps for Tots.
• We also have members participate in fundraising activities to help the chapter hold other programs and workshops.

• Professional Development Activities Locally and Nationally
• Many Scholarships and Personal Discounts on Travel, and Educational Related Services and Supplies
• Community Service, Leadership Opportunities, Lifelong Friends and Colleagues
• Access to National Job Fair and National Publications (New Teacher Advocate, The Kadelpian Newsletter)
• Being a part of one of the LARGEST Professional Organizations in the COUNTRY and MORE !

For more information feel free to visit our glass case bulletin board in the Benjamin building on the first floor outside room 1121. Or you may stop by the Students Services office Room 1204.

If you have any other questions please email jc254@umail.umd.edu or email current officers. Or you may send mail to

Kappa Delta Pi
University of Maryland
Room 1204 Benjamin Building
College Park, Maryland 20742

What are the membership dues?

Annual membership dues are $43. ($32 Headquarters + $11 Chapter), but the first year is only $35 total.

There is also a one time $15 initiation fee which can be waived by participating in the pre-initiation incentives after you've been accepted. Every spring specific incentives will be determined by the executive committee. These incentives usually include participation in fundraising and workshop events before initiation.

How will I know if Ive been accepted?

A KDP member will come to one of your classes within a time period marked on the application. The member will describe the duties of membership, and give you an invitation to the induction ceremony.

Members are initiated once a year in the spring semester.