During the school year of 2007-2008, I applied for and was accepted into a unique professional development science workshop. The workshop lasted for two weeks and involved not only hands-on activities with direct applications to the classroom there were lots of field work. This professional development opportunity was truly on of the best opportunities to learn that I have experienced. You know a worshop is good when you each day saying "I can't wait to see what is planned for tomorrow".
I was invited back to participate in the workshop as a 2nd and a 3rd year participant. This year I have been asked to participate as a presenter to the new workshop participants.
