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Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter Thomas Edison State College

Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter Thomas Edison State College. Member Interest Session August 2010.   . 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

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Alpha Zeta Epsilon Chapter Thomas Edison State College

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  1. Alpha Zeta Epsilon ChapterThomas Edison State College Member Interest Session August 2010

  2.    Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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, NelNoddings, and Albert Einstein

  6. 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

  7. What can KDP do for You? National Benefits • 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!

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. AZE Chapter Officers Counselor – Dr. Adrian Zappala President – Open Opportunity Vice-President – Open Opportunity Secretary – Open Opportunity Treasurer – Open Opportunity

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. AZE Chapter Determine your eligibility Complete online form and submit membership dues Plan to attend member initiation To join...

  17. AZE Chapter Initiation Date:Friday September 24, 2010 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey

  18. AZE Chapter Summary We are pleased to have you join the Chapter We hope you will consider getting involved ____________________________________ May we answer your questions? Please contact azappala@tesc.edu

  19.    K a p p a D e l t a P I International Honor Society in Education

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