More rigorous research is then used to test final products for the IL field. After products are tested through research and they are refined for publication. Published products are used for training in the field, university education, and technical assistance. Products are also made available directly to the field through our catalog or in some cases direct downloading. Well over a million IL products have been disseminated over the last 21 years.
All students work on specific projects and are paid for their work.
Often, project work counts toward academic programs. Staff work on projects that meet their interests as well as the needs of the field. A project might be the sole activity within a grant. However, multiple projects are commonly found within centers that are also funded by grants. Projects bridge local, state, and national levels.