History

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded on March 8, 1911 at the University of Illinois. The organization was formed to recognize excellence in education. Kappa Delta Pi invites members who exhibit the ideals of scholarship, individuals who have high personal standards, and those that show promise in teaching and other allied professions. Kappa Delta Pi is comprised of the top 20% of those entering the field of education, as well as practicing educators. There are approximately 56,000 members in 550 university, college, alumni, and affiliate chapters in the United States and abroad. If you would like to find out more about becoming a member at IUP, please contact a board member or click on the "IUP Membership" link.