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Who We Are
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (di des ko' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (kli doo' ki) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee ni' kays) = women
Membership
Those who become members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International are offered a lifelong association with other women educators engaged in the shared pursuit of common interests, goals and ideals.
Delta Kappa Gamma members include, but are not limited to:
To summarize any woman who teaches anyone anything and gets paid to do it is eligible for membership. A candidate accepting the invitation to membership becomes a member when they pay their dues. A chapter may choose to have an induction ceremony for the new members. The categories for membership are active, reserve, honorary and collegiate.
Active membership is educators who are employed as a professional educator or have been retired from an educational position. Reserve membership is limited to those members no longer able to participate. Honorary membership is extended to selected women in recognition of their significant professional and/or community contributions to education. Collegiate membership is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in an education degree program in their last two years of study.
Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There also may be nominal annual assessments to support professional and self-development programs.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions. Programs are further enhanced at the state and international levels through special projects and meetings. State organization conventions and workshops are held annually. The International Conventions are held in the even years and the International Conferences are held in the odd years.
Scholarship Opportunities
The International Society awards a number of scholarships to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Many state organizations and chapters also award scholarships and study grants at their respective levels.
The Society has established a World Fellowship Fund to provide opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities not located in their countries.
Additional opportunities can be found at the International Website.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (di des ko' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (kli doo' ki) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee ni' kays) = women
Membership
Those who become members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International are offered a lifelong association with other women educators engaged in the shared pursuit of common interests, goals and ideals.
Delta Kappa Gamma members include, but are not limited to:
- Pre- K- 12 teachers
- Administrators
- Counselors
- Psychologists
- College/university professors
- Librarians
- Instructional technology coaches
- Online instructors
- Corrections Facility Educators
- Career & Technology Educators
- Master Workers in the Trades
- Museum Guides/Tour Guides
- Coaches/Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers
- Weight Watchers/Wellness Coaches
- Educational consultants
- GED Instructors
- Private Tutors
- Paraprofessionals
- CPR/First Aid trainers
- Life coaches
- Bloggers/podcast host
- Choir Directors
- Game & Fishing instructors
To summarize any woman who teaches anyone anything and gets paid to do it is eligible for membership. A candidate accepting the invitation to membership becomes a member when they pay their dues. A chapter may choose to have an induction ceremony for the new members. The categories for membership are active, reserve, honorary and collegiate.
Active membership is educators who are employed as a professional educator or have been retired from an educational position. Reserve membership is limited to those members no longer able to participate. Honorary membership is extended to selected women in recognition of their significant professional and/or community contributions to education. Collegiate membership is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in an education degree program in their last two years of study.
Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There also may be nominal annual assessments to support professional and self-development programs.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions. Programs are further enhanced at the state and international levels through special projects and meetings. State organization conventions and workshops are held annually. The International Conventions are held in the even years and the International Conferences are held in the odd years.
Scholarship Opportunities
The International Society awards a number of scholarships to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Many state organizations and chapters also award scholarships and study grants at their respective levels.
The Society has established a World Fellowship Fund to provide opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities not located in their countries.
Additional opportunities can be found at the International Website.
