The Linking Science, Inquiry, and Language Literacy Project (L-SILL) began as a three-year initiative (2005-2008) of the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), supported with funding from the National Semiconductor Foundation and involved 12 school sites across Maine. The goal of L-SILL is to improve student achievement in science by supporting sustained professional development and the implementation of science-authentic classroom strategies that incorporate reading, writing, and speaking in the context of inquiry-based science. L-SILL provides school-based support with a variety of workshops and conferences open to any K-6 science teacher or administrator in Maine.

L-SILL 2 is a three-year continuation (2008-2011) of the L-SILL collaboration between the MMSA and National Semiconductor and involves 8 school sites across Maine. L-SILL Enhancement (L-SILL E) is an extension of L-SILL, funded by the Maine Department of Education in partnership with MMSA, to support 10 school sites for the implementation of the science notebook strategy in the context of inquiry-based science throughout the 2008-2009 school year.

Educators interested in professional development opportunities related to the science-literacy connection may participate in L-SILL events, such as the Statewide Science and Literacy Conference, workshops and presentations, and online workshops. For a complete list of all MMSA events, visit mmsa.org and click on Calendar of Events.