Inspiring educators, transforming education
DKG Illinois brings women educators together across the state. We meet in person and on Zoom, fund grants and scholarships, and back each other through every stage of a teaching life.
I'm a member
Log in to see member pages, forms and event details.
I'd like to learn more
Teaching now, retired, or working in education outside the classroom? Tell us a little about you and a member will get in touch.
Ask about membership Read about DKGFirst time logging in?
If you're a DKG Illinois member and have never logged in, email the webmaster and ask for member access. Include your name and your chapter.
Email the webmasterLogged in before but stuck?
Don't fill out the membership form. Email the webmaster at dkgilweb@gmail.com and say what you clicked and what you see on the screen.
Not a member yet?
Fill out the Become a Member form and a member will get in touch.
What you get as a member
Members say the same thing over and over: they came for the professional growth and stayed for the women. Here's what a DKG Illinois membership gives you.
- A statewide networkMeet educators from every corner of Illinois, at every career stage.
- Events in person and on ZoomWorkshops, chapter meetings, arts groups and the state convention.
- Money for growthGrants, stipends and scholarships for members, plus grants for non-member educators.
- Support when you need itSmall groups of women who know what a school year asks of you.
- A voice on education issuesStay informed on the economic, social and policy questions that reach the classroom.
Coming up
Gift of the Arts: online crafting series
Presented by Women in the Arts
Join members on Zoom to make something by hand and catch up with friends from around the state. Sign up below and we'll send you the dates and Zoom links.
Register for Women in the ArtsCommunity projects
We work with local groups on projects like Fill a Heart for Kids. It's service, and it's a good afternoon with good people.
Continuing education
Members run sessions for each other and for the wider education community. You'll learn something new and probably teach something too.
What DKG stands for
Our mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Our vision
Leading Women Educators
Impacting Education Worldwide
Our seven purposes
- To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship;
- To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education;
- To advance the professional interest and position of women in education;
- To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators;
- To endow awards to aid members in pursuing personal and professional growth and to provide grants to non-member educators;
- To stimulate the personal and professional development of members and to encourage their participation in relevant programs of action;
- To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively to support a sustainable world society.
Founded by a teacher who wouldn't wait for permission
Annie Webb Blanton started out in a one-room school in Pine Springs, Texas. She went on to break one barrier after another, then built an organization so other women educators wouldn't have to do it alone.
- 1870Born August 19 in Houston, Texas.
- 1899Earns her degree from the University of Texas, working as a teacher the whole way through.
- 1916First woman elected president of the Texas State Teachers Association.
- 1918First woman elected to public office in Texas, as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- 1929Founds Delta Kappa Gamma.
- 1941DKG has chapters in 35 states.
Who is the DKG woman?
Delta: dedicated
Educators in classrooms and businesses who care about doing the work well, and who step up when something needs doing.
Kappa: knowledgeable and kind
Women with expertise in every field, who share what they know and enjoy learning from each other.
Gamma: go-getters
Goal-setters who give their time, talent and treasure, and lead with energy.
"Best community of teachers, educators and coaches! I am learning and laughing at all of the events!"Helen, DKG Illinois member