Membership

Kappa Delta Pi has been organized to recognize scholarship and excellence in education. Those individuals elected to membership exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards, and promise in the teaching and allied professions recognized by the society.

Currently we have members in many areas of education, which includes students, teachers and even our Dean Edna!
To view our Current Active members click here. To view our members who will be initiated this spring click here.

Benefits

*** 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 info, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions.

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Application and Acceptance

In our Iota Upsilon Chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park, new initiates are accepted every spring.

Those interested who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply during the month of February.
Those applying as a student must be attending College park.

Undergraduate students:
  • Pre-Education Major Declared.
  • Full admission to the college (or application must be pending as of May 1st).
  • 3.5 or higher overall GPA.
  • Completion of at least 50 credit hours, 12 of which must be educated related.
  • Willingness to be active in the chapter.
  • Shows Leadership attributes.
  • Excemplify worthy educational ideals.
Graduate students:
  • 3.75 or higher overall GPA.
  • Full Graduate standing in our college with at least six credit hours toward pursuing degree.
  • Has completed at least 12 semester hours in any prior education courses.
  • Willingness to be active in the chapter.
  • Shows Leadership attributes.
  • Excemplify worthy educational ideals.
Faculty and Area Professionals:
  • Demonstration of worthy educational ideals.
  • Must be a faculty member at College Park, or employed in a teaching or administratin position at a local school.
  • Expression of intention to continue in the field of education.

Honorary Members
  • Usually chosen by the Executive Committee.

If you are eligible, applications will be available mid February in the Student Services Office - Benjamin, Room 1204
Applications will be reviewed thoroughly following set criteria as listed above.
Accepted applicants will be notified during a week in March.

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Initiation and Annual dues

Annual membership dues are $43. ($32 Headquarters + $11 Chapter), but the first year is only a combined total of $35. However, 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, you may take part in these pre-initiation incentives before your initiation date. Every spring specific incentives will be determined by the executive committee.

Pre-initiation incentives for 2004
Newly accepted members can participate in activities prior to initiation to reduce their $15 initiation fee. By attending Chevy's restaurant for a Social & fundraising night, participaing in cookie dough or pizza sales, and/or attend a professional workshop, or a general body meeting all or part of the fee may be reduced.

Initiation Day TBA - Usually a Sunday in May

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Active Participation in the Chapter

Every semester the chapter will participate in various service, professional development, fundraising, and general body meetings. These activities will be decided by the executive committee. To uphold the ideals of Fidelity to Humanity, Service, and Toil, members are expected to participate as much as possible in addition to paying the annual National AND Chapter dues.

Members who maintain active participation may attend the Kappa Delta Pi graduation event. In order to be considered an active participate, undergraduate students are expected to partake in at least 75% of planned activities each semester. And at least 50% commitment from graduate students. Everyone must participate in some fundraising. If a student meets this requirement for three full semesters, they are then excused from this requirement during their final (student-teaching) semester. (As of May 2004)

For more information on how to be active in the Fall of 2004 READ HERE

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Membership for Life

Once initiated, Kappa Delta Pi benefits members for life. Beyond graduation, there are many reasons to stay a member.

First, Kappa Delta Pi is an ongoing community of support and professional development opportunities such as local, regional and international conferences.

National job postings and networks with the most prestigious educators such as State and National Teacher Award winners, and KDP's own Laureate Chapter.

Also, with continued discounts on award winning publications and Education related merchandise or services, member dues pay for themselves.

Scholarships and grants are not just for undergraduate students. Several graduate scholarships are available yearly as well as some teaching grants.

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