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Join our movement to help reshape the teaching profession.

Our Mission

Growing and connecting with leaders in education.

The Phi Delta Kappa Chapter (PDK) at The University of Texas at Dallas supports future and current educators along with school leaders by providing support and reinforcing their interest in the education field. Our memberships are for educators and leaders interested in exploring important issues facing educators today. The PDK Association is for any educator and leader who wants to continue learning about the most up-to-date educational research, grow their skill set, influence national discussions on education, and support the next generation of future educators.

PDK members

PDK Association: Who Are We?

The Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity (PDK Association) is part of the larger organization PDK International. They were established in 1906 to support teachers and school leaders by strengthening their interest in the profession from beginning to end. PDK’s believe in social justice, engagement, excellence and getting the necessary results.

Benefits of Membership

LEARN about the most up-to-date educational research.

  • Receive the Kappan Magazine
  • Access to over 50 years of data from PDK’s polls
  • Professional Development Resources
  • Access over 40 years of PDK publication content
  • Online discussions with professionals on the latest topics

GROW your personal skills

  • Receive discounted professional liability insurance
  • Join the PDK Scholarship Program
  • Engage with the PDK Book Club taught by PDK’s CEO, Dr. Joshua Starr
  • Train to be a curriculum auditor with discounted rates
  • Looks great on your resume and shows you are interested in personal growth

INFLUENCE the national conversation on education

  • PDK Virtual Town Halls: Network in the United States and all over the world
  • Meet other chapters in your area and network
  • New research presented allows you to have important conversations and make changes

SUPPORT through Scholarships

  • Many scholarships are available for future educators
  • Current educators can make donations

MEET new friends and future educators on campus

  • Receive the Kappan Magazine
  • Access to over 50 years of data from PDK’s poll
  • Professional Development Resources
  • Access over 40 years of PDK publication content
  • Online discussion with professional on the latest topics

For more information on joining the UT Dallas PDK Chapter, please email amy.crowell@utdallas.edu or call the Teacher Development Center at 972-883-2730. We look forward to you being a member!

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