Apply to be a DKG International Speaker!

Would you like to travel to other countries? Do you like to share ideas, research, or experiences with other educators? The DKGIEF International Speakers Fund (ISF) provides speakers for state organization conventions, conferences, or meetings. Take advantage of this leadership opportunity by applying to be a DKG International Speaker.

The time to apply is here! The ISF Speaker application is available from July 1 to September 15 under MyDKG on the Society website. (You must be logged in.) Then select Apply/Submit, click on the ISF Speaker application link, and you will be directed to the ISF Google Form.

Here are some important tips to remember when completing the ISF application:

·     Inform your chapter and state organization presidents of your plan to apply to be an ISF speaker.

·     Ask your state organization president to write a recommendation for your application.

·     Include the name of a professional reference who has heard you speak.

·     Indicate if you will present in person, virtually, or both.

·     Include dates you are unavailable to present.

·     Submit your application online via the ISF Google Form on or before the September 15 deadline.

o   Note: The application will ask you to submit a brief recording of you doing a presentation.

o   Hint: You can use programs such as Zoom or Screencastify to create your recording.

The DKGIEF International Speakers Fund, one of nine funds administered by the Foundation, is supported by member donations. Your contributions to the International Speakers Fund cover the speakers' international transportation expenses to face-to-face state organization events. Contributions can be made to the ISF Fund on the International Speakers Fund page, or go to the DKGIEF Donate page for various donation options.

Making connections with educators worldwide is one of the benefits of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Take the plunge and apply to be a DKG International Speaker where you will experience cultural diversity and serve as a Society ambassador.

ISF Speakers —Apply Now!

Do you love to travel? Do you love sharing what you have learned during your years of teaching or in your field of research? Your fellow DKG members would love to hear all about education in your country as well as other topics relevant to our members. Now is the time to apply to be an International Speaker. From July 1 to September 15, the ISF Speaker Application Form can be found on the Apply/Submit page at www.dkg.org. The following are some tips to help ensure success as you fill out the form.

• Inform your chapter and state organization presidents of your plan to apply to be an ISF speaker
• Include the name of a professional reference who has heard you speak
• Indicate if you are willing to present virtually if unable to travel
• Include dates you are unavailable to present

State Organizations and ISF Speakers Build Meaningful Connections

 
        Have you thought about what the word “international” means in DKG Society International? Society members reside in one of the 17 different countries in DKG. Do you wonder about the women from one of the 16 countries other than your own? Are you curious how their experiences might be the same as or different from yours? One way to connect with one of the amazing educators from other countries is to host an international speaker at a state organization convention, conference, or meeting. Along with broadening their knowledge of a relevant subject, your state organization members will learn about her country, its education system, and some of the cultural activities specific to the peoples who live there.

If your state organization leaders have not thought about hosting a speaker and have not reviewed the list sent to state organization presidents in October, you may want to discuss the concept with them to get their input and start putting plans in place. Although most speakers are requested for a conference or convention, an ISF speaker can be requested for an event beyond these sessions. ISF speakers can provide members with new learning opportunities throughout the year.

Here are a few tips to ensure a successful ISF experience for state organizations:

1.       Read and carefully fill out all relevant forms on the DKG website and submit them prior to the deadline date (May 1 or November 1).
2.       Contact your speaker as soon as she has been assigned and welcome her to your state organization.
3.       Inform the speaker where she will be staying and presenting and provide all contact information to her.
4.      Ensure that you have members assigned for pick up from and delivery to the airport.
5.       Offer translation services, if available, for presentation slides in advance if her native language is different.
6.       Check if your speaker has any specific allergies to foods or other items.
7.       Inform her of the weather in your area, so she will arrive prepared.
8.       Inquire into her interests/hobbies and plan a list of local tourism sites if she is staying in your area for a few days.
9.       Have fun!

Hosting an ISF speaker is a wonderful opportunity for learning and meeting a new DKG friend and colleague. It is a DKG experience that should not be missed by any state organization.

 

State Organizations Welcome ISF Speakers in 2022!

 

December 17, 2021

ISF Speaker	State Organization	Date	Format	Topic
Dr. Karen Duke, Texas, USA	Ontario, Canada	February 2022	Virtual	Developing More Effective Personal and Professional Leadership
Claudia Estrada, Guatemala	Costa Rica	May 2022	Face to face	Digital Competencies: developing digital competence with your students
Cecilia Garcia, Guatemala	Michigan, USA	September 30 -October 1, 2022	Virtual	Inclusive Education: as a tool to provide educational quality
Gail Goolsby, Kansas, USA	Estonia	April 2, 2022	Virtual	Lessons Learned Leading at the International School of Kabul
Dr. Beverly Hall, Tennessee, USA	New Brunswick, Canada	February 7, 2022	Virtual	The Power of Unity – The Power of One
Laura Montalvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico	Minnesota, USA	June 21-22, 2022	Face to face	Building Your Personal Branding: Value Creation and Strategy Development
Gail Goolsby, Kansas, USA	Iceland	May 7, 2022	Virtual	Lessons Learned Leading at the International School of Kabul
Eija Liisa Sokka-Meaney, Finland	California, USA	April 29 - May1, 2022	Virtual	Finnish Education: what are the strengths and challenges in general education, music, and wellbeing
Dr. KaijaTeikari, Finland	Quebec, Canada	May 14, 2022	Face to face or virtual	A Good School: how do students define a good school? Why do some teachers/principals want to work in a school like that? Other staff members – are their voices heard?
ISF Speakers selected May 2021
Margaret Dunn-Snow, Florida, USA	Finland	April 9, 2022	Virtual	How Do Women Become Leaders: real queens fix each other’s crowns
Beverley Johns, Illinois, USA	British Columbia, Canada	April 2022	Face to face or virtual	Working with Children with Mental Health Needs: including children with anxiety