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Manage Your Chapter Chapter Models |
| In an effort to accommodate the many different
needs and structures of KDP’s 600 chapters, provide excellent service
and support, better define KDP Headquarter’s expectations for chapters
and their expectations for Headquarters, more effectively assess chapter
management, and better track chapter progress and success in managing
chapter operations, the Chapter Services team designed and developed
new Chapter Models. There are three models:Initiation-Only, Standard, and Advanced.
This section describes each model, as well as provides a chart that
that compares the expectations of each model. Each chapter should have received detailed information with the description, comparison chart, chapter model agreement, and instructions for how to discuss the models as a chapter and determine which one to choose. Chapters make their own determination of which model to select and then submit the agreement signed by the chapter president, counselor, and dean/director of the college of education. Chapters have the chance to select a model each year. Chapters do not currently need to be accomplishing all the expectations listed in order to choose a particular model. Chapters need to select their model and return the Chapter Model Agreement each biennium. Please contact KDP Headquarters if your chapter requires additional time to consider the options, have adequate discussion, and obtain the necessary signatures. The requirements for chapters to remain in good standing are consistent with the Society’s Bylaws—chapters must have a yearly meeting, a yearly initiation, and submit the Annual Financial Report. The model expectations are used to better guide chapter operations and help chapters do what needs to be done to be successful; they are not be used to evaluate chapters for suspension or withdrawal, but are used to evaluate chapters for awards, provide opportunities to measure success, and offer incentives and recognition. These models help chapters get the support they need where they are, help them grow and develop, and recognize them for successful chapter operations regardless of their structure. Questions about the models can be addressed to mcs@kdp.org. |
Model Choices |
These resources provide a complete outline of all the expectations for each model, model descriptions, and a comparison chart. |
Deciding Which Model to Choose? |
| Steps to help your chapter make the right decision: |
| 1. | Instruct your officers to read through the descriptions and criteria for all chapter models. |
| 2. | Schedule a meeting with the Executive Committee to discuss the model options and decide which one would be best for your chapter. Remember to take into consideration: |
| a. | Number of current members |
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| b. | Number of potential members based on the School of Education |
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| c. | Current resources and support |
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| d. | Goals and objectives of the chapter |
| 3. | Schedule a conference call with your Regional Chapter Coordinator for further clarification before presenting the information to the general membership. |
| 4. | Schedule a chapter meeting to present and discuss the models with the general membership. Take a vote to determine which model members would like to see the chapter implement. |
| 5. | Once a decision is reached, complete and sign the Chapter Model Agreement. |
| 6. | Fax or mail a copy of the Chapter Model Agreement to KDP Headquarters. |
Chapter Model Agreement
