Workshops- Hot Topics

More than 100 cutting edge workshops await you in Indianapolis.  Professional and personal growth are guaranteed. All workshops will be posted on the Society website as soon as presenters have been confirmed.

The major areas into which the workshops fall include, Technology, Classroom Strategies, Impacting Legislation, Books/Travel/Experiences, School Models, De-Stressing, Crafts, Generational Differences, Society Activities and Strengthening Chapters/State Organizations.

 

 You will be able to attend at least six different workshops. Below are only a few of the offerings from which you will be able to choose.         

Understanding Common Core
Fast Track to Leadership
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
SAS Curriculum Pathways
Writing for Publication
Technology in the Mathematics Classroom
A World Without Genocide
The Teacher Leader
Music and Children's Literature
Strengthening Chapters
Leading and Improving Education
Best Practices in Leading Multi-Generations
Kids on Drugs in the Classroom
Cyberactivism
What's Love Got to Do With It?
You Must Be Present To Win
Cracking the Code on Common Core
Civic Engagement and Public Policy
Turning Oppression into Opportunity
Building a Website
Global Peace Roundtable
Fill Your Bucket First
Exploring the Elections Process
Getting Answers - Voting Wisely
Portals of Change
Using Google Hangouts Video Chat to Promote Educational Excellence
Glimpses of the Past - Strengthens DKG's Future
The Forgotten Dream
Kids Are Not Robots
All Shook Up Therapy
Leadership Development Seminars- A Model
Teaching Environmental Education

DKG Member - Olympics Judge

Karen Howard will be one of the
 international figure skating judges
at the Sochi Olympics!

Karen Howard, a DKG member in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, is an active educator at the high school level with Regina Public Schools. Watch for her as you enjoy the 2014 Olympics.


DKG member, Karen Howard, at the Sochi Olympics.

Barbells Return

If you did not have the opportunity to attend the session at the regional conferences, It Doesn't Take Barbells to Strengthen a Chapter, you  have another opportunity!

Complete the 2014 International Convention registration form that is on the Society website at www.dkg.org. Then, watch for the schedule of workshops that will be offered during the convention, July 28- August 1. The original session, offered at all 2013 regional conferences, will be repeated. This is your chance to get everything you need to strengthen your chapter.

If you attended the Barbells session at the 2013 regional conferences you are in for another special treat. A follow up session will be conducted at the 2014 International Convention. All participants who attended the sessions during the 2013 regional conferences will receive information regarding the day and time of the follow up session. If you are not contacted by June 15, 2014, and given specific information, contact, Dr. Lyn Schmid who is coordinating the follow up sessions. You can reach her at mschmid@supernet.com.

Engaging Younger Members?

        I challenged  younger members to share ways they have been engaged. Below are excerpts from the information shared by Ginger Holland, Georgia.

        "I joined Delta Kappa Gamma (Lambda chapter) in the fall of 2012. I had been teaching eight years and as a younger member of my chapter, looked forward to learning from the accomplished educators whose ranks I was blessed to join!  I have made strong professional connections, pursued passions that impact education, and developed meaningful friendships along the way!

 

        One such friendship was with Carol McCullough. Carol encouraged me to become more involved in educational policy and insisted that I join the Legislative Committee within our chapter.

Last summer, Carol asked me to be a part of her radio show, “Eye on Blindness.”  She asked that I research and discuss House Bill 18. Little did I know that my research would eventually lead me to a round table discussion at the Georgia State Capitol to debate necessary changes in the bill, and work towards compromise in order to get the bill moved forward in the 2014 Legislative Session. 

 

        Then, I received an email from Carol asking several questions about rumors of the new healthcare plan.  I conducted research on the State’s new Healthcare Plan.  I was able to provide updates at our monthly Delta Kappa Gamma-Lambda chapter meetings as well as at the Psi State, Georgia,  Executive Board Meeting this past September.

 

        Since September, I have had the chance to travel to Washington, D.C., to talk with legislators about issues pertinent to Georgia’s students, families, and teachers. I look forward to returning in late January to once again meet with our U.S. leaders to discuss education as it pertains to students who are blind or visually impaired. With the support of my DKG mentor, Carol McCullough, as well as the support and engagement of the Lambda  Chapter members who have encouraged me to participate in various DKG events and leadership opportunities, I have the confidence to pursue my dreams of becoming involved in educational policy. This is how my chapter continues to engage the younger generation!"

 

Milestone Birthdays!

Mrs. Joyce Van Houten, right, with her daughter Carole,
 who is also a member of Beta Omicron.

     One of the nicest things about being international president is getting to communicate with some of our members who are in their 90's and even a few who are more than 100 years young.

     One such person I spoke with recently was Joyce Van Houten, a member of Beta Omicron in Texas. I called her last year and was able to speak with her again this year on her  94th birthday. All our members are treasures, but those who joined the organization before some of the rest of us were even born are rare gems!

      Thanks to Jane Eixmann, Treasurer of Beta Omicron, for sending the photo of Mrs. Houten with her daughter, Carole.

     Mrs. Rivers Lodge, who celebrated her 99th birthday in January, is also a member of Beta Omicron and has been a member for more than 74 years. She joined the chapter in 1939. Her photo was not available.

Convention Workshop Information Available!

     Which of the more than 100 workshops at the 2014 International Convention would you like to attend? Individuals who submitted workshop proposals will be notified within the next two weeks as to the status of their proposal.

     No later than March 15, 2014, the names of the workshops, presenters and a brief description will be posted on the Society website at www.dkg.org.

     Share this information with members in your chapter and encourage them to plan to attend. There will be sessions addressing hot topics of education such as Common Core, Best Teaching Strategies, Teaching Standards, Performance Appraisal, Technology in the Classroom, and many more.

     The registration form for the 2014 International Convention is on the Society website and in the January/February DKG NEWS.

   

Your Personal Invitation

You are personally invited to join us at the 2014 International Convention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 28-August 1, 2014.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Sgt7CNKQdXA&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSgt7CNKQdXA%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

Share the video with your chapter. Many do not realize that we are truly an international organization.

Take care. If I don't see you before, I will see you in Indianapolis!

Beverly