University Faculty Benefits At-A-Glance

Print Publications   Learn How
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.
Electronic Publications

Monthly e-newsletter, Solutions, which includes links to current research reports, Education in the News, the topical bulletin ProPointers, and recommended Web sites in Resource Roundup.

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.
Teaching Resources

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;

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 practical ideas, research, and continued professional development.

Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships available for continuing education or graduate study.
Awards

Teacher of Honor Recognition honors teachers with 3-plus years of experience who demonstrate commitment to continuous professional growth and integrity in the classroom. The school, administrator, and teacher receive recognition;

KDP Recognition page for sharing your personal and professional successes; and

KDP Chapter Counselor shows dedication to service on your vita and to college of education; training provided on managing a chapter for professional growth and opportunities to individual and chapter recognition, such as O.L. Davis Jr. Counselor of Distinction; and free online subscription to the scholarly quarterly, The Educational Forum.

Career Resources

Career Center, provides administrative job search resources—accessing advice, expertise, and resources from experts who are or have been in hiring positions. You also can search for jobs locally, in your state, across the country, or even internationally; and

Free listing of open positions on national job database.

Community

Monthly New Member News e-newsletter your first year, connecting you with KDP benefits and programs;

Leadership opportunities and professional development programming through several professional/alumni chapters across North America;

Connection with other members through social networking on Facebook and LinkedIn;

Participate in virtual presentations and idea sharing through e-Chapter Webinars; and

Connect with other members though professional learning communities like Chalk Talk Café.

Professional Development

Professional development and networking opportunities at local, regional, and national meetings;

Opportunities to publish research-backed manuscripts to double-blind, peer-refereed KDP journals or write articles for other KDP publications, such as ProPointers;

Present your research or area of expertise at the national Convocation for additional recognition and professional development opportunities.

Connect with a mentor to help you in your first years as a faculty member, or give back through mentoring as a veteran faculty member; and
Discounts on Products and Services

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 life, medical, auto, and homeowners; and

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 be celebrated for your role in education!