PDK Shield

WHAT IS PDK INTERNATIONAL?

PDK Mission & Vision: PDK strives to be the experts in cultivating great educators for tomorrow and ensuring high-quality education for today.

Phi Delta Kappa is an international professional organization for women and men practicing in the field of education. PDK has been actively supporting educaton and educators since 1906. Members of PDK International consist of:

Classroom teachers
Graduate students preparing for careers in education
University teachers and professors
School and district administrators
Educational specialists and consultants

Members of PHI DELTA KAPPA are dedicated advocates for public schools. Phi Delta Kappa maintains an extensive network of PDK chapters in the United States, Canada, and nations in Europe and Asia. Members have a common focus and interest in the promotion and improvement of education with particular emphasis on publicly supported education. World-wide, there are more than 650 chapters; more than half of which are based on college or university campuses which have graduate departments of education.

Today, the Fraser Valley Chapter of PDK continues to work with the international association, and strives to prepare the next generation of educators. As well, the Fraser Valley Chapter works hard to serve practicing teachers, administrators, college educators, and those concerned about public education through a wide range of innovative initiatives based on visionary leadership, relevant research, and dedicated service.

Classroom teachers
Graduate students preparing for careers in education
University teachers and professors
School and district administrators
Educational specialists and consultants

Members of PHI DELTA KAPPA are dedicated advocates for public schools. Phi Delta Kappa maintains an extensive network of PDK chapters in the United States, Canada, and nations in Europe and Asia. Members have a common focus and interest in the promotion and improvement of education with particular emphasis on publicly supported education. Worldwide, there are more than 650 chapters; more than half of which are based on college or university campuses, which have graduate departments of education.

Fraser Valley PDK CALENDAR OF EVENTS =========================================

WORKSHOP:

T he Fraser Valley chapter of PDK is presenting a session for all educators on

Engaging Students and the Role of Technology.

The speaker, Neil Stephenson, is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the former professional development and outreach coordinator with the Calgary School District.

Time: Tuesday, January 24, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

Location: The Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750 57 Street, Delta.

Light refreshments provided.

Cost: $10/PDK members; $15/non-members.

Please pre-register by email: jruffeski@gmail.com

==============================================================

The association publishes the Phi Delta Kappan, the most cited education journal in the United States, and sponsors the annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools.