KAPPA DELTA PI (KDP)
Purdue University Chapter of KDP
the Premier Honor Society in Education
About
About KDP
Being recognized as a member in America’s largest and most prestigious educational honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), elevates your status and reputation for your deep commitment to becoming a teacher of excellence. As a member, you may display your certificate and this unique accomplishment on your résumé, social media profiles, and applications for advanced degrees, and proudly wear KDP graduation with honors regalia.
Purdue University’s chapter provides opportunities to grow your leadership experiences while impacting education in your region. These exclusive chapter experiences are the foundation of a supportive community that can last throughout your career. KDP celebrates your professional development and success by providing a lifelong community of support, with ongoing resources for each stage of your teaching career.
Our Mission
KDP inspires and equips teachers to thrive.
Join KDP
Become a Member Today!
Join a community of teachers who celebrate your achievements, encourage your progress, and become life-long colleagues. Whether you are completing a teaching degree or certification, seeking an advanced degree, or have been teaching for years — KDP is for you. Along with a community of peer support, being a successful teacher requires best-in-class resources at every stage. Student fees are $65/year plus chapter dues. Teacher Professional fees are $95/year.
Eligibility for KDP Membership and membership in KDP’s National Honor Society in Education requires the following:
- Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a KDP-written invitation/invitation email
- Degree-seeking students shall be enrolled in 6 hours of education courses; have a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale if a different system is used by the institution); and support KDP’s mission, vision, and values.
- Alternative Certification candidates with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree shall be enrolled in or have already completed 6 hours of education courses and support KDP’s mission, vision, and values. There is no GPA requirement for someone who is pursuing teaching credentials and has earned a baccalaureate degree.
- Teachers who are in-service professionals shall submit proof of an undergraduate degree via an unofficial transcript. If the teacher is licensed and teaching and has a baccalaureate degree, there is no GPA requirement—only proof of a degree, the teacher’s current position title, and school name and district where they are teaching.
Benefits
KDP Benefits
When you join KDP’s national honor society in education, you are part of a community that encourages your success and provides the resources and support you need to become an excellent teacher. From opportunities to lead your local chapter to ways to impact education in your region, your KDP local and national membership experiences help you build professional relationships that go beyond graduation into your new teaching career.
- Member-exclusive scholarships and grants
- Access to certification test-preparation support
- Local chapter activities and leadership growth opportunities
- $1 million career-protection insurance coverage for student teaching and in-service teachers
- On-demand information and resources on classroom management and best practices
- First-hand advice on all aspects from a community of peers and mentors
- Career development that ensures your teaching success through all stages
- Opportunity to wear cords at graduation
Events
Relevant and Informative Events for Teachers
KDP strives to provide valuable learning experiences to our members. We offer a variety of events specifically addressing classroom management, engaging students, and social-emotional learning.
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