E3 Enlist, Equip and Empower
Professional Learning Communities
A Collaborative Series of Professional Development Workshops
for Middle School Science Teachers
Sponsored by:
The Mallinson Institute for Science Education and
Kalamazoo Public Schools

“Our job is to stimulate thinking and we can’t do
that if we are not thinkers ourselves.” - Dr. Robert Yager (1998)
The goal of the workshop series is to establish and support professional development that is focused on collaborative, reflective experiences in “professional learning communities” that analyze data, read professional publications, examine student work, share lesson plans, experiences and expertise with colleagues and conduct action research. Participating teachers will receive a $75 classroom supplies gratuity for attending all 5 sessions, along with a copy of the book Best Practice by Zemelman, Daniels, and Hyde (1998). CEUs will also be available as an option.
Dates, times and location: 3:00—4:30 p.m.
January 15, February 12, March 26, April 16 and May 14
at the new
West Main Professional Development Center,
1627 West Main Street
Please RSVP by
January 7, 2003
to hold your spot!		 Candis Collick, Teacher in Residence
The Mallinson Institute for Science Education
Western Michigan University
Office: 269-387-5338
Email: collickcl@kalamazoo.k12.mi.us