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 February 2011 


              

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Happy Birthday to Us!
KDP marks its 100th birthday on March 8, and we already are receiving greetings from members. Check out the video greetings on Facebook. Thanks too for the notes of appreciation! We hope to see you at the Founder's Day Celebration in Illinois on March 5.  

New Presenting Opportunities at Convo 2011 
Seasoned presenters and novices, share your expertise at the Centennial Convocation, Nov. 3-5, in Indianapolis, IN. "Crossroads of Excellence " offers traditional workshops, Chapter Success poster session, PreK-12 Idea Swap, and all-new Research Roundtables. Be a part of this momentous Convo. Expand your professional experiences. Download the Call for Proposals and complete an online proposal submission form by March 1.

Other Opportunities for You at Convo  
Calling all history buffs and wanna-be "actors!" KDP seeks members to portray historical Society figures. Be John Dewey, George Washington Carver, or Margaret Mead. 
Read more and apply  by March 15. And chapter members, don't forget to sign up for Dancing Down the Decades! Looking to give back? Please donate an item to the silent auction at Convo. Learn more here

Growing Professionally Just Got Better!
KDP Connect, KDP's unique professional support for teachers with an administrative component is officially launched! It's been tested, reviewed, and piloted, and is now available for a sample tour or subscription. See how you or your school's teachers may benefit.

Info You Can Use
Undergraduates -
Are you taking advantage of your membership periodical, New Teacher Advocate ? It's free your first year and only $10 to subscribe after that.
 
Graduate Students - In addition to reading what your colleagues are saying in the Grad Lounge, the Graduate Student Pages give you tips and resources about presenting and publishing.

Professionals - Do you realize that you can shape your own professional growth through the articles, podcasts, and recommended sites in KDP's Teaching Resources
?
 
Administrators -
From our journals to our online resources, you will find resources that help you in your role as an educational leader. Start here.

University Faculty -
Explore the opportunities and online benefits KDP offers to keep you informed and engaged in your educational community. Learn more here.

Retirees and Almost Retirees - Remember to look to Life in KDP after Retirement
 for tips and resources to assist you in your after-teaching years.

Recognition Comes in Various Ways
Since its inception, KDP has recognized excellence in education -both in scholarship and achievements in the field. Today that recognition ranges from notes of Kudos at KDP Online to chapter awards and individual stories. Take a moment to see the accomplishments of your KDP colleagues and to share your own.

 


Deadlines

March 1 -RSVP for Founder's
Day Event
March 1 - Convo 
Presentation Proposal
Submissions
March 15 - Apply to be a Historical figure at Convo
April 15 - Counting Down the Decades Dance apps due

     

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