Omega Gamma Chi is a Prestigious Honor Society for Special Education Teachers Founded in Washington, D.C. on March 1, 2012
Omega Gamma Chi is a prestigious national honor society created specifically for special education teachers. It was officially founded on March 1, 2012, in Washington, D.C., under the guidance of the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
The society was established to fill a major gap in the academic and professional community. While many fields had long-standing honor societies, there was no organisation dedicated solely to recognising the achievemeytnts and contributions of special education teachers.
Omega Gamma Chi was created to provide that recognition, celebrating high academic standards, professional certification, and dedication to the education of exceptional children.
The Objectives of Omega Gamma Chi
Omega Gamma Chi was founded with a clear purpose. The society’s objectives focus on recognising achievement, building community, and promoting high standards in special education. These are the objectives:
- Reward each member with academic recognition; this is received just by being inducted
- Promote fellowship among special educators
- Encourage and foster high ethical standards
- Develop a true fraternal spirit and loyalty
- Advocate excellence in the teaching of exceptional children
Omega Gamma Chi is the only honor society made just for special education teachers. It’s part of NASET, which supports all areas of special education. But this society was started to recognise teachers who have worked hard and achieved a high standard.
It’s not only about good grades or a certificate. Members have shown strong results in their studies, hold the right teaching licence, and care deeply about children with special needs.
Joining Omega Gamma Chi means you’re part of a group of teachers who share the same goals. It gives you recognition, but also a sense of community. For many teachers, it’s something they’re proud to carry through their whole career.
Benefits of Omega Gamma Chi Honor Society Membership
Becoming part of Omega Gamma Chi comes with recognition and a few lasting perks. As a member, you join for the title and you gain benefits that support your career and keep you connected to the wider NASET community.
- All members receive a professional certificate for Omega Gamma Chi (suitable for framing)
- Lifetime discounted NASET annual membership renewal fee of only $45.00
- Membership in Omega Gamma Chi is for life as long as you are a member of NASET
These benefits show that membership isn’t just a one-time achievement. It’s something that stays with you throughout your career, offering both professional recognition and ongoing support.
How to Join the Membership
The opportunity to be a member of Omega Gamma Chi will allow you to be part of a prestigious group of chosen professional in your field. Omega Gamma Chi was founded for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and promoting excellence in teaching, and advancing the field of special education.
The criteria for membership in Omega Gamma Chi are:
- The individual must be a member, in good standing, of the National Association of Special Education Teachers.
- The individual must be graduated from a United States or Canadian institution of higher education fully or provisionally accredited by a regional, state, provincial or national accrediting body.
- The individual must have attained a final Grade Point Average (GPA) at either the undergraduate or graduate level of 3.00 or greater out of a 4.00 scale.
- The individual must be state certified as a special education teacher.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Omega Gamma Chi, your application must include the following:
- Application form
- A copy of a final transcript validating your college degree and GPA
- A copy of your teaching certification
- A payment in the amount of $150 for lifetime membership
