PDK International Orientation Presentation
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Phi Delta Kappa International The Professional Association in Education
Welcome to PDK!
Introduction
PDK is an education association, professional in nature. Since 1906, PDK has played an influential role in education. Members are united in the belief that education is essential to a well-functioning society. This belief is promoted through relationships with other like-minded educators. This collegiality is fostered at individual, chapter, regional, national, & international levels.
Governance is vested in the members & the International Board.
Mission Statement
To promote high-quality education, in particular publicly supported education, as essential to the development & maintenance of a democratic way of life. This mission is accomplished through leadership, research, & service in education.
Beliefs
PDK believes in publicly supported education. PDK believes that high-quality education for all is essential to the development & maintenance of a democratic way of life. PDK believes in upholding the ethical ideals of leadership, research, & service. PDK believes that leadership should be nurtured & developed. PDK believes that a dynamic organization incorporates the needs of its members, is responsive to the environment & trends, & changes as needed. PDK believes that diversity strengthens our association.
History Highlights
1906 – 1st chapter created, Indiana Univ.
1916 – creation of the Phi Delta Kappan
1942 – “white” clause eliminated
1955 – 1st international chapter, Univ. of Toronto
1966 – PDK Educational Foundation created
1974 – Women eligible for membership
1996 – international, associate, & undergraduate student memberships approved
History Highlights, continued
1999 – changed “fraternity” to “association”
2000 – direct membership option available
2003 – 1st national, professional development conference held in St. Louis, Missouri
2003 – Institutional membership option available
2006 – PDK’s centennial celebration!
Governance
The International Board is the governing body.
Officers of the board are elected by the professional membership.
Board members consist of: president, president-elect, immediate past president, & regional representatives.
Up to three at-large representatives may be appointed by the Board.
The association abides by the Constitution & Bylaws of
Phi Delta Kappa International.
Regional Structure
The association is divided into geographic regions led by a regional representative. Each region has approximately the same number of members. Regions are composed of members, chapters, & elected officers who act to further the mission of the association. Chapters are college, university, & community based. elected chapter/member liaisons serve as the communication link between regional representatives, chapter officers, & members.
Benefits PDK provides its members with:
opportunities for professional growth settings for networking & collegiality ways to serve education & their communities!
Membership also includes many benefits & provides access to discounted services…
Member Benefits …Such as:
The Phi Delta Kappan Journal
The PDK Connection Newsletter
The PDK Online Archives
The PDK Annual Summit on Public Education
Professional Development Training Opportunities
Publications
International Travel Tours
Member Benefits, continued
Graduate Fellowships in Educational Leadership
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards
Professional Liability, Life, Health, and Auto Insurance
PDK Credit Card
Membership Directory
Just to name a few…!
Get Involved! PDK is active in supporting education at a local, regional, and national level. Here are some of the exciting ways your association is involved:
The Annual PDK/Gallup Poll on the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
The Annual Fundraising Walk for Education
The Teacher of the Year Award
Future Educators Association Program
Public School Forums
Educational Foundation
Professional Services PDK supports the education community by offering professional services to all educators, members & nonmembers alike:
Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program
District and School Audits
Professional Development Training
Topics and Trends E-Bulletin
Today’s Members
There are approximately 60, 000 members.
There are over 600 Chapters across the world.
Membership consists of all level of educators: – – – –
administrators and professors public school teachers and university faculty graduate students Other: business/industry/professional staff/retired
94% chapter-affiliated
6% nonchapter-affiliated
About Your Chapter
Offers meetings, newsletters, social events, and other services that keep members current on the local issues in education.
Phi Delta Kappa International The Professional Association in Education
Thank you for Joining PDK!
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