Immediate Past International PDK President to Speak at March 26, 2011 Meeting

Immediate Past PDK International President, Dr. John Amato is the featured speaker at the March 26, 2011 meeting of the chapter. You're invited to join him, fellow PDK Chapter #1484 members, and honored guests on this date for an educational program, new member induction ceremony, and dinner. Dr. Amato will offer us in his prepared remarks an update on developments at PDK International, along with his thoughts on what every young teacher should know.

The March 26, 2011 begins with networking/registration at 5:45 p.m. with the speakers portion of the program ending by 8 p.m. The registration fee is $40. The main course served is chicken; a vegetarian option is available (if you'd like it, please indicate so when you register). For more information or to register, contact us.

November 6, 2010 Chapter Meeting and Careers Panel

You're invited you to join PDK Chapter #1484 members and friends at our Saturday evening, November 6 new member induction ceremony/educational program/dinner. That event (click here for flyer) will feature a panel presentation entitled "Career Options for USF School of Education Graduates" with speakers Dr. Sandy Mulkern-Kolosey, Dr. Susan Silver, and Rev. Edward Inyanwachi. Come join us to learn about career opportunities in education and related fields!

For more information and to register, contact Mitchell Friedman.

Free 60 Day No-Commitment Membership in PDK

Know a friend or colleague who would benefit from membership in PDK? Tell them about this chance to try out membership FOR FREE!

PDK is currently offering a free, 60-day no-commitment membership to anyone interested in taking advantage of our many resources to enhance their professional opportunities. (Click here for details.) For two months, no-commitment members will receive all the benefits of PDK membership for free. This includes:

• All PDK publications, like Kappan magazine, the No. 1 education policy magazine (published in print and online), and EDge: The Latest Information for the Education Practitioner, a bimonthly magazine that features a single, cutting-edge article of importance to educators;
• Access to the Publications Archives, an extensive searchable database of articles from Kappan and other PDK publications;
• Networking opportunities through PDKConnect, a private online community where you can interact with education professionals from around the world; and
• Professional learning opportunities, including webinars led by experts in the field and the PDK Book Club, which features cutting-edge education books selected just for PDK members.

Encourage your colleagues to sign up now here. The deadline to sign up online is September 30, so don’t delay. I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to show your colleagues why you love your PDK membership—and why they should try it for 60 days at no charge!

New Member Installation Dinner, 4/10/10

Held on the University of San Francisco campus, starting at 5:30 p.m., in Room 119. Featuring Dr. Stanley Pogrow as keynote speaker.

Click here for more information.

Direct Access to Chapter Facebook Group

You can now access our group 'pdk chapter 1484' directly with the following web address - please bookmark it:

http://groups.to/pdkchapter1484

12/5 Chapter Holiday Dinner

Let’s celebrate another successful semester!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

6 p.m.

Capp’s Corner
1600 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-989-2589

$31 includes:
Salad
Main course (from a selection)
Dessert
Coffee or Tea

Please contact Kristina Mattis to confirm your attendance by Wednesday, November 25.

Join Chapter Members Oct. 24, 5:15 p.m., Room 104 (School of Education Bldg.)

Please join us after classes this Saturday, October 24 (5:15 - 6 p.m.) in Room 104 (School of Education Building at USF) for a happy hour. Gather with fellow PDK members (and prospective new members) and relax after the successful completion of another teaching weekend!