Graduate Member Benefits At-A-Glance

•	Free subscription to Kappa Delta Pi Record, a double-blind, peer-refereed quarterly journal covering topics relevant to practicing professionals
•	Discounted subscription to the scholarly journal, The Educational Forum, Forum) or New Teacher Advocate; and
•	Variety of Professional Books.

•	Monthly e-newsletter, Solutions, a resource communiqué that includes links to current research reports, the topical bulletin ProPointers, recommended Web sites in Resource Roundup, brief classroom tips in Ideas to Go; and, and education headlines across the country through Education in the News; and
•	Monthly e-newsletter, KDP News, where you find updates on benefits and services, quick links to timely information and resources, member spotlights and kudos, and insights from various KDP leaders.

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•	Teacher Hotline, through which a response team of nationally recognized teachers answers your questions confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
•	Online Discussion Boards connecting you with teachers of all levels and subject areas around the country;
•	Online Teaching Resources with hundreds of ideas, lesson plans, and resource links in various content areas and grade levels;
•	Access to resources and ideas to enhance your efforts to publish and present your research or access to current education research reports
•	Podcasts by experts on today’s hottest topics in education, including presentations by KDP Laureates, the Society’s honored and renowned educators;
•	Education in the News, a collection of executive summaries of top news stories from across the country and updated weekly; and
•	Online archived issues of KDP print publications for your research, trends in the field, and continued professional development.

•	Scholarships for graduate and doctoral studies.

•	KDP stole or honor cord worn at graduation represents your accomplishment and symbolizes honor and your commitment to education;
•	Outstanding Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding accomplishment and research; and
•	Post your personal and professional successes on the KDP Recognition page.

•	Career Center, where members start their job search, accessing advice, expertise, and resources from experts who are or have been in hiring positions; where you also can search for jobs locally, in your state, across the country, or even internationally.
•	Our comprehensive listing of state licensing requirements helps you learn about credentials and requirements for positions all across the country.

•	Monthly New Member News e-newsletter your first year, connecting you with KDP benefits, services, and programs;
•	Leadership opportunities and professional development programming geared to practicing teachers through several professional/alumni chapters across North America;
•	Connection with other members through social networking on Facebook and LinkedIn;
•	E-Chapter Webinars, interactive virtual presentations on current topics; and
•	Chalk Talk Cafés, informal professional learning communities where you can connect with members in your area and invite colleagues.

•	Professional development and networking opportunities at local, regional, and national meetings.
•	Publishing opportunities through KDP journals, magazines, or newsletters; Short, topical articles or research-based manuscripts can be submitted for review for possible publication in the appropriate publication;
•	Various professional growth opportunities at the national biennial Convocation: Present your research or an instructional workshop for additional recognition and career development; attend other educators’ presentations to enhance knowledge and skills;  and
•	Mentoring–connect with a mentor to help you transition from grad student to teacher or academic

•	Professional Liability Insurance for only $99 annually;
•	Varied discounts on car rentals, mobile phones, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores, Choice Hotels, Half Price Books, and 1-800-flowers;
•	Discounted rates on insurance plans, including short-term medical, life, auto, and homeowners;
•	25% discount on registration to the national biennial Convocation, the leading conference for educators at all levels of the profession. Participate in professional development workshops, listen to leaders in the field of education, meet students and teachers from across the country, and have fun!