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KDP Around the Globe
Where is KDP? At iLead in Pennsylvania last weekend, another
iLead in Texas October 1-2, in Asia (KDP President Nathan Bond and members of the Executive Council installing a KDP chapter Saturday in Taipei), and at special
United Nations programming coming to Indianapolis in November. KDP is on the move and extending its professional reach and involvement. Keep up with us at
KDP Online.
Your Benefit Blast
As members get busy in their studies, classrooms, career development, and family life, they too often forget to keep checking what they can get out of their membership, long after initiation or graduation. From
product discounts and services and
recognition opportunities to career resources,
community connections, and professional resources
, members new and renewed, young and old, can find a bounty of benefits. Start at the gold bar on the home page and tour your professional area.
Then let us know your favorite stops, as well as the sites you wish you'd seen.
Teachers' Lounge Makeovers
We've not only been around the globe, but in the "trenches" and in the news with the recent faculty lounge renovations. With the can-do help of many KDP volunteers, school personnel, TeachersCount, the design eye of
Decor Demon, and funding from Staples, teachers in six schools across the U.S. have revitalized lounges. These projects gave KDP a special opportunity to honor and show respect for educators and the important work they do each day. Look for more coverage Thursday in the Style section of
The New York Times, Friday on Decor Demon, and next week at KDP Online.
Your Connections
Undergrads - It's important to start your job searching long before you graduate, especially in the current market. Turn to
your section of KDP Online for help stepping into your career.
Grad Students - Teachers pursuing advanced degrees get the most out of their courses when they view them through a "practitioner's lens." Read Vicky Tusken's
Grad Lounge.
Professionals - Are you taking advantage of KDP's eChapter Webinars to add to your professional knowledge base? Tomorrow is
"Launching a Literacy Epidemic." Watch for more!
Administrators - Do you work with other admins to problem solve and get new ideas? Find out how two administrators worked together, benefiting professionally and personally, in this upcoming Webinar
. It can be a great boost to your career.
Higher Ed Faculty - Are you aware of all the resources and opportunities available to you through your membership? Take a few moments to
check them out, just in case you missed one. And please share with us your suggestions.
Retirees - Have you visited the resources page for retirees
? You'll find some great, practical sources on topics such as retirement planning, continued learning, and second careers.
Member Benefits & Services
With Family Health and Fitness Day this Saturday and
National Women's Health and Fitness Day on September 29, it seems a good time to remind you that teacher wellness is just as important as student wellness. In
The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers, you will find assessments for various aspects of your well-being. Get your copy and see how you're doing-you're worth it.
If healthcare options are a struggle, please check the affordable medical insurance available to you through Forrest T. Jones and Company. This specialty insurance for educators and others offers various plans from which you can choose. |
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