Membership in PDK
Membership in PDK is an easy and inexpensive way for you to develop your skill set and advance your career in education. PDK membership comes with a one-year subscription to Kappan magazine along with many other benefits. Choose the membership option below that best fits your needs.
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Membership Types
Professional
Our most popular membership category, designed for working educators and those who are passionate about education.
Or download a PDF membership form:
Join without Chapter Affiliation
Learn more about professional membership.
Student
A discounted membership for those enrolled in an accredited education program. (Available to undergraduate and graduate students.)
Or download a PDF membership form:
Join Without Chapter Affiliation
Learn more about student membership.
Institutional
Institutions, such as universities and libraries, may purchase an institutional subscription to Kappan magazine in lieu of membership.
Or download a PDF institutional subscriber form:
Learn more about institutional subscriber options.
International Electronic
A discounted, paper-free category of professional membership for those who live outside the U.S. and do not have an APO/FPO address.
Join as an International Electronic Member
Learn more about international electronic membership.
Gift Membership
Give the opportunity of ongoing professional growth to another educator with a gift membership to PDK, which includes a one-year subscription to Kappan magazine.
Download the PDF gift membership form.
Learn more about gift memberships.
Honorary Memberships
Senior
For the professional PDK member in good standing who has reached 60 years of age and is fully retired from a primary education position, or a PDK member, regardless of age, who has retired from a primary education position because of a permanent disability.
Applications for senior status must be approved by the PDK International Board of Directors.
Download the PDF application.
Emeritus
For the professional member in good standing who has reached 65 years of age and has maintained 25 years of good-standing membership in the association.
Applications for Emeritus status must be approved by the PDK International Board of Directors.
Download the PDF application.
Questions?
Email memberservices@pdkintl.org or call 800-766-1156.
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