YOUR CONNECTION TO KAPPA DELTA PI
Fall-Winter 2004
Contents
From the Executive Director
Words from Dr. Michael P. Wolfe
We Get Mail
Reader responses
New 4 You
The latest benefits, specials, and more
In the Know
Keep posted on benefits and programs
 Your Enrichment Connection
Web links to educational resources
Question of the Quarter
Submit your opinion
Chapter 2 Watch
Read about a KDP chapter’s doings
Who’s Who
News about KDP people



Greetings Kadelpians:

High ideals and dedication to purpose have been at the foundation of Kappa Delta Pi since it was founded in 1911, and they remain true today. An evolving Society cannot stand on words alone, however. Dedication requires action. That is why KDP promises its members that it will connect the best and brightest ideas with the best and brightest educators. I am pleased to report how KDP is delivering on that promise:

  No Child Left Behind Town-Hall Meetings
A current example of putting this promise into action is the Society’s sponsorship of the national No Child Left Behind Town-Hall Meetings. These open forums heighten public awareness about No Child Left Behind and present KDP as an advocate for educators and what’s right for students. Visit KDP’s NCLB page, www.kdp.org/teacherresources/nochildleftbehind.php, to read about the recent forums in Chicago, Boston, Berkeley, and San Francisco and to learn the dates of upcoming forums.
  Online Forums
Connect with other educators online. This new feature on the updated KDP Web site offers you the perfect way to ask questions, get ideas, and find or offer support to others in, or preparing for, the profession. Take advantage of this easy connection!
  Counselor Academies
Counselor Academies, such as the recent ones in Oklahoma and South Carolina, offer excellent opportunities to connect with other KDP leaders. All chapter counselors, especially those new to the role, are challenged to participate in a Counselor Academy by June 2005. KDP believes so strongly in the benefits of the Academy that it will reimburse counselors up to $150 for travel expenses and provide compensation for an overnight hotel stay and meals. Look for an Academy near you, www.kdp.org/conference/upcomingcounaca.php, where you can share with and learn from fellow counselors.
  I TEACH Conferences
These one-day regional conferences geared to students and new teachers just keep getting better. More than 150 people took part in the I TEACH conference at DePaul University in Chicago. Read more about DePaul.
  Educational Foundation
KDP’s Educational Foundation lets you connect, as a giver or a receiver, with other educators. Make a donation, give a gift, or apply for a scholarship. Learn more about these opportunities.

There are many ways to connect with Kappa Delta Pi . . . read the journals, visit the Web site, participate in a service project, attend an I TEACH conference, or contribute to the Foundation. I urge you to take advantage of all the resources that Kappa Delta Pi offers.




“KDP isn’t a nice extra. It is vital to the teacher education program at Columbia College.”
  – Ann Harvey, Counselor, Psi Phi Chapter

"Thanks. This [newsletter] was terrific."
  – Suzanne Pasch, Vice Provost at The College of New Jersey and Counselor of the TSC-Mallorca Alumni Chapter.



Get warm and cozy! It’s close to that time of year when a warm hoodie and a KDP mug full of hot, rich cocoa go great together! Order now and the Store will waive the handling fee! Use order code KADELP1104 when you order. Go to the Store area of KDP Online at www.kdp.org to view the items and to order. Just enter the code in the discount coupon area of the shopping cart. (You may have to scroll down to see it.) This offer expires 12/10/04.

Green acrylic coffee mug with
white KDP greek letters on
front. 14 oz		 Sports gray hoodie with Kappa Delta
Pi on the front.

Scholarships and grants aren’t new to KDP, but many people forget to apply. Don’t miss your opportunity. See what scholarships KDP makes available to you and apply online!



Travel
Did you know that when you book travel through Travelocity, the company donates two percent of the cost to KDP? The next time you travel, go to www.kdp.org/membership/benefitdiscounts.php and click on the Travelocity logo. Both you and KDP can benefit!

Educational Conferences
Inspiring Learning—Achieving Results. Join 3,000 participants at the National Staff Development Council’s 36th annual conference where you can choose from 185 breakout sessions and hear renowned speakers. Learn more about this conference at www.nsdc.org

Teacher Hotline
Need a solution to a problem in the classroom? Wondering what an expert teacher would do in your situation? Ask Miss Ruth! Let expert teachers help you quickly and confidentially. Go to www.kdp.org/membership/benefits.php for the Teacher Hotline.



http://fastweb.monster.com
Look for colleges and scholarships at this site. The service is free, but you must register to look up information.

www.iste.org
The site for the International Society for Technology in Education provides networking opportunities and guidance for teachers on incorporating computers, the Internet, and other technologies into schools. This organization advances the effective use of technology in education.

www.eslcafe.com
Welcome to the home of Dave’s ESL Cafe, the Internet’s meeting place for ESL and EFL teachers and students from around the world.

www.classpal.com
Create classroom home pages quickly and easily through Classpal, a free resource for teachers. You and your class can produce a home page that includes calendars and content pages, share files with students, post announcements, and hold online discussions.



What educational resources would you like to see on KDP’s Web site? Send your reply to karena@kdp.org, and please indicate whether you’re a student, teacher, administrator, or other.

Rho Chapter
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO
Counselor: Dr. Matt Thomas
Associate Counselor: Dr. Karen Foster
President 2004–05: Laura Downs

The Rho Chapter, installed in 1922 at Central Missouri State University, is at it again! Read about the Rho chapter.


As noted recently on the home page of KDP Online, esteemed educator, Laureate, and 67-year member, Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe passed away in September. Though her legacy of dedication and loyalty to students, education, and Kappa Delta Pi will remain and her presence missed by many, her death marks the last living connection to the Society’s founder, William Chandler Bagley. He inducted her in 1937.

To recognize Deborah’s achievements and commitment to education, KDP is collecting donations in her memory. All donations will go to the Deborah Partridge Wolfe scholarship to further her quest of supporting multicultural education. Your gift will be acknowledged in a letter to Deborah’s family. Donate online www.kdp.org/gift/gift.php or e-mail KDP’s Director of Development, Cara Lathrop at cara@kdp.org for more information.


Meet Willi Wilson, the voice of Kappa Delta Pi—so to speak. Willi is most likely the first voice you hear when you call Headquarters and the first face to greet you when you visit. However, greeting people is far from all that Willi does in a week’s time and throughout her five years with KDP. From processing orders to researching projects for the Executive Director, the all-other-duties-as-assigned portion of her job description covers a wide range. In addition to these assignments—but not required—Willi is known for her excellent and frequently brought-in baked goods.




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