Edtech PD and Technology Services

Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K-12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.

About Us

An education service agency with a focus on technology.

The Learning Technology Center is a statewide program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities. Our goal is to maximize school districts’ access to technology and enhance districts’ use of technology to improve educational opportunities for the students of Illinois.

Events & Training

Professional development events and training that focus on educational technology trends and best practices. From self-paced to interactive workshops, educators learn practical skills and integration strategies they can implement in the classroom immediately.

Services

Services designed specifically for the needs of K12 schools, including consulting, technology and cybersecurity audits, an edtech purchasing cooperative, and more.

Resources

Free downloadable lesson plans, reports, legal briefs, and how-to guides curated to help teachers, coaches, administrators, and library media specialists streamline their workflow and inform their decision-making.

Latest Articles

Stay Up-To-Date

Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology

AI Policies are Only the Start

An AI in education expert joins us to cut through the hype and reveal what AI policy really needs: a shift from policing plagiarism to building AI literacy for life.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda Bickerstaff
CEO, AI for Education

Understanding Classroom Management Styles and How To Find the Right One for Your Students

This guide from ManagedMethods can help you understand your management style and explore four of the most recognized classroom management styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and indulgent.

Technology Planning & Procurement
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Purchasing Cooperative Manager, Learning Technology Center

2025 LTC Awards Announced

This year’s statewide awards recognized outstanding educator-led projects including AI-focused professional development, equitable computer science learning, and support for full device life cycles.

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Latest Contracts from ILTPP

Save Money with Cooperative Pricing

ILTPP, the LTC’s cooperative program, empowers Illinois K-12 schools by combining district purchasing power to secure affordable, high-quality technology, digital learning tools, and services from trusted vendors.

Upcoming Events

The LTC holds over 800 professional learning events a year!

Find the perfect PD opportunity for you or your district. Educators will learn, connect, and grow using technology tools that empower educational change with hundreds of options each year for professional growth.

ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meeting

Jan 9, 2026
Free

You’re invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportunity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instructional coaches and everyone in between—to

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

3D Printing: Creative Design and Problem Solving

Jan 13, 2026
$50

Ready to turn your students’ imagination into reality? This hands-on workshop will give you the confidence to bring 3D printing into your classroom, no prior experience needed.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Tools

Tech Treks: Student Rooms in MagicSchool

Jan 13, 2026
Free

Help your students step confidently into the world of AI with MagicStudent! Come learn how to use this student-safe environment and customize its Chatbot Builder and Research Assistant tools.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Jan 14, 2026
Free

Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hi, AI! Human Intelligence meets Artificial Intelligence

Jan 15, 2026
$60

Hi, AI! (Jan. 15–16, 2026) is a virtual conference for K–12 educators, administrators, and technology leaders to explore the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence in schools, with practical strategies, expert insights, and tools you

Make with Microbit: Hands-On Coding for Every Classroom

Jan 20, 2026
$100

Ignite your students’ passion for innovation! This dynamic workshop unveils the power of the Microsoft MakeCode app and the versatile micro:bit.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center