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Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi

  • International Honor Society in Education
  • Rho Eta Chapter

Background

Kappa Delta Pi was founded by William Bagley, Truman Kelly, and Thomas Edgar Musselman in 1911 at the University of Illinois to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. KDP is the champion for future and new teachers from campus to classroom and delivers guidance and solutions to issues facing teachers across the United States, while maintaining a global perspective. Above all, KDP is a reliable and research-based source of best practices for the teaching field.

Kappa Delta Pi members keep good company. Albert Einstein, George Washington Carver, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Margaret Mead are just a few of the historically known members. The honor society is comprised of over 50,000 members.

Mission: KDP inspires and equips future and new teachers to thrive.

Vision: Excellent teachers build thriving communities and create lifelong opportunities by providing quality, equitable education for all.

Requirements for Membership

  • Invitation only
  • Undergraduates: Enrolled in education courses with completion of 6 hours (3.5 GPA)
  • Graduate or Post-Bac: Completion of 6 hours (3.5 GPA)
  • Intention to have a career in education
  • Local Chapter Membership Application
  • National KDP Membership Application

Steps to Apply

  1. Receive a letter of invitation.
  2. Complete the National KDP online application and pay the national fee.
  3. Complete the online Rho Eta Chapter application and pay chapter dues.
  4. Attend the initiation ceremony

Events Each Semester

  • Study Halls
  • Professional Development Meetings
  • Service Projects
  • Social Events
  • Fundraisers

Benefits

  • Certificate of membership for your classroom wall or portfolio
  • Membership listing on your résumé
  • Local professional development meetings
  • Leadership and service opportunities
  • Opportunities to network with other society members
  • Honor cords that can be worn at graduation

National Benefits

  • Receive issues of Kappa Delta Pi Record, a national journal for beginning teachers
  • Receive issues of the New Teacher Advocate, a national journal for beginning teachers
  • Access to teacher resources through the KDP website
  • Eligibility for more than $100,000 in scholarships

Counselor Contact Information

Niya Brown

MaryLouise Fineran

Heather Matthews