Nearly 200 teachers, most of whom possess
National Board
Certification, take what they learn back to their own districts to support their colleagues in implementing the new California Standards
for English Language Arts / English Language Development and Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards.51 Each ILC member receives a $ 2,000 stipend upon fulfillment of commitments.52 This model of teacher - led professional development leverages the expertise of exemplary teachers by training them to share best practices, which are
immediately relevant and responsive to state and local needs.