You are a visionary. You are a leader. You inspire. You motivate. You dream.
Want to connect with others who share your vision and goals? Let PDK make sure that happens.
You understand the importance of a supportive community that can provide you with reliable information and advice. Your professional goals include keeping pace with developments in research and practice and formulating reasoned opinions about the ongoing debates in the field. PDK is your one-stop source for the information, connections, and professional learning opportunities that you need to develop your role in education.
Learn from other leaders.
Your PDK membership includes an annual subscription to Phi Delta Kappan, a professional magazine that addresses topics of interest to K-12 educators. Each issue blends research, reflection, and practical ideas from some of the best and most thoughtful professionals in education. Your PDK membership also provides full access to many online resources and publications.
Develop your skills.
You hear about "professional development" frequently in your work. What does it mean? At PDK, we believe that ongoing professional learning must be based on well-documented research and tailored to the needs of the professionals it serves. That's why as a member, you can choose to participate in:
Onsite training sessions - Delivering the best in research-based professional development to your school
Annual PDK summits - Bringing together educators and policy makers to tackle the biggest education issues of the day
International travel - Putting you in touch with colleagues abroad, exposing you to education in other nations, and allowing you to sample world cultures
Establish connections.
PDK helps you reach other professionals:
- At the local level through our network of chapters
- At the national level through the annual PDK summit
- At the international level through our travel program
- At all levels through our online social network
Unlike other subject- or grade-specific associations, PDK connects you with the broadest possible range of education professionals. Our members include classroom teachers, school and district administrators, higher education faculty administrators, and policy makers. Meet and share ideas with a diverse group of authoritative members at local meetings or online at PDKConnect.
Make a difference.
Looking for ways to get involved in efforts to improve education? Look no further. PDK members promote high-quality education and support current and future educators in a variety of ways that include:
- The annual Chalk WalkSM - This event raises funds to support the next generation of educators while honoring teachers, past and present, who make a difference.
- The Future Educators Association® - This professional organization supports more than 20,000 junior high/middle school, high school, and college students who are interested in education-related careers.
- Read for the Record - Sponsored by Jumpstart and Pearson Foundation, this event promotes early childhood education by calling on participants to read a designated book on a designated day. The result: thousands of readers united for an educational purpose.