AIU’s KDP-Alpha Kappa Iota Earns Award for its Podcast

American InterContinental University’s School of Education is proud to share that its Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter earned the Chapter & Program Award for Professional Development for its podcast.

John Mendes, Ed.D., Lead Faculty & Chapter President of KDP-Alpha Kappa Iota, attended the KDP Awards Celebration on Oct. 22.

“A huge shout-out to Dr. Mendes, President of our KDP chapter, for the exceptional work he has been doing with our candidates and the podcast,” said Dr. Joanna Dreiling, AIUS Dean for the School of Education.

The KDP Honor Society shared the following:

The Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter transformed professional development into an accessible, on-demand experience through its innovative chapter podcast. Designed for a fully online chapter community, the podcast connected members with educational leaders, scholars, and practitioners through engaging conversations focused on leadership, advocacy, teaching practices, and professional growth.

The series gave geographically dispersed members a shared learning experience while creating opportunities to hear diverse perspectives from across the education profession. By leveraging technology to build community and expand access to professional learning, Alpha Kappa Iota demonstrated how innovation can strengthen engagement while advancing the mission of KDP. The podcast not only provided meaningful professional development but also helped create stronger connections among members across the country.

AIU’s School of Education was proudly inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in September 2020. AIU represents the Alpha Kappa Iota chapter of the organization. AIU is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FAQs

What is Kappa Delta Pi?

Kappa Delta Pi is a national professional association and honor society for educators. KDP was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The honor society also supports and advances educators throughout the phases and levels of their teaching careers.

What degrees does AIU offer in education?

AIU offers a Master of Education degree program with five available concentrations in Elementary/Secondary Education, Adult Education and E-Learning, Education Administration, Leadership of PreK-12 Educational Organizations, and Special Education.

How long does it take to earn an education degree online?

AIU offers credit for prior learning and credit for life/work experiences and permits candidates to transfer graduate-level credits from other institutions and apply those credits to our online master’s degree programs, up to a maximum of 12 credits^*. AIU offers credit to eligible applicants for learning that has been acquired outside of the classroom, for example, through work experience, military experience, or even relevant life experience. Speak with an advisor to learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment and the MOS Pledge program.

AIU's online graduate program in education is a 48-credit hour program.

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