Kappa Delta Pi
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Chapter Membership
You may become a member of Kappa Delta Pi by joining a chapter. Chapters are located both on college campuses and in local communities. Membership in an active institutional chapter of Kappa Delta Pi depends on the following criteria:
- Intent to continue in the field of education.
- Leadership attributes.
- Undergraduates must have a final-term sophomore standing, a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or its equivalent), and at least 12 semester hours (or its equivalent) in education courses completed , in progress, or programmed. Graduate students must have regular admission status in an accredited institution, six or more semester hours (or its equivalent) in that institution, at least 12 semester hours (or its equivalent) of education courses, and a graduate-level GPA of at least 3.25 out of 4.0
Some chapters have established a more stringent GPA requirement. Please check with the local chapter to see if you qualify.
Membership Benefits and Services
Kappa Delta Pi supports and advances the careers of educators by recognizing academic achievement and excellence in teaching and promoting community service.
As a member, you . . .
- Receive four issues of the KDP Record
- Get four issues of the New Teacher Advocate FREE as a first-year member
- Grow as an educator through regional and national conferences
- Access teacher resources through KDP Online
- Benefit from job-hunting tips and tools
- Network with other educators in your career phase
- Save with discounted services and publications
- Find the information you need on hot issues in education
- Tap into more than $100,000 in scholarships and teacher classroom grants
- Connect with National Teachers of the Year through the Teacher Hotline.
Your membership is an investment in your career!
