About Delta Kappa Gamma

Our Mission

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. We honor leading women educators, advance the status of women, and provide scholarships to women preparing for careers in education.

A Brief History

Founded May 11, 1929, in Austin, Texas, by a group of twelve women educators, Delta Kappa Gamma was established to recognize outstanding women in the teaching profession and to create a network for continued support and development. From that first chapter, the Society has grown into an international organization with members in 17 countries and thousands of local chapters worldwide.

Seven Purposes

• Purpose 1
  To unite women educators of the world in genuine fellowship
• Purpose 2
  To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education
• Purpose 3
  To advance the professional interest and position of women in education
• Purpose 4
  To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators
• Purpose 5
  To endow awards to aid members in pursuing professional and personal development and to provide grants to non-member educators
• Purpose 6
  To stimulate the professional and personal development of members and to encourage their participation in relevant programs of action
• Purpose 7
  To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively to support a sustainable world society

Programs & Initiatives

Membership

Membership is by invitation and is open to women educators who are employed in or retired from a professional education position. Members join a local chapter — like Xi Chapter — and become part of a worldwide network of supportive, like-minded professionals.