To attain the Teacher of Honor Distinction, applicants must:

•	Agree to KDP Standards for Teachers of Honor
•	Have a Bachelors Degree and 3 years experience as PK-16 teacher
•	Be NCLB “Highly Qualified” in primary teaching assignment
•	Meet 8 of 25 selection criteria which demonstrate involvement, professional development, research, service or leadership

The Teacher of Honor will be awarded each year to all who apply and meet the criteria. Any person who is a current active, renewed or new member of Kappa Delta Pi is eligible to apply. You may submit the application any time during the year. However, all 2008 applications must be received by July 1. Teachers of Honor will be notified on a rolling basis. Those receiving the Teacher of Honor Distinction will receive a pin and framed certificate for themselves and a letter of recognition and plaque for their school administrator.