Recognizes top performing students  and their high academic achievement;

Enhances the professional standing and development of participating students;

Helps student members connect with practicing educators and administrators who are current members;

Supports students by giving them access to top educational resources and a professional community as early as their sophomore year;

Gives students leadership and service opportunities;

Connects like-minded students to one another and their institution, even after graduation;

Assists you with NCATE certification;

Supports teacher retention efforts;

Provides resources for career placement;

Opens opportunities for student and faculty research, publication in double-blind, peer-refereed journals, and to present at international conferences; and

Recognizes faculty members who serve as counselors.

Accredited education program by a national or regional organization;

Total institutional enrollment of at least 1,000 students;

Minimum of 150 students in education program; and

Ideas for exceptional professional development opportunities, service learning events and leadership advancement.

Download the appropriate New Chapter Application below.

Submit the completed application with two letters of recommendation and a check for $500.

Note that the chapter approval process takes approximately three months. Please direct any questions you have regarding the application or approval process to mcs@kdp.org.