Technology PD and Services

Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K12 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.

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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.

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Services

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

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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.

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Impact

We Support Districts, Schools and Educators Across the State of Illinois

852

School Districts Receiving Support in Illinois

650+

LTC Professional Learning Events Each Year

24,000

Professional Learning Event Participants Per Year

300,000

Students Reached Across Illinois

Upcoming Events

The LTC holds over 650 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 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

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You are invited to an open forum discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking opportunity is open to all educational technology professionals, including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other roles interested in exploring the present landscape of technology in our schools.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting

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This networking session welcomes all technology professionals – technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting

| Free

Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois’ growing instructional technology coaching community.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
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Latest Blogs

Stay Up-To-Date

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

CybersecurityData Privacy

Using Reasonable Security Practices in K-12 Schools

Schools need a comprehensive framework to keep up with emerging cyber threats. This free resource includes 48 recommended controls – all vetted and aligned with globally-recognized standards.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Instructional Technology Coaching

5 Instructional Technology Coaching Strategies that Support Continuous Teacher Growth

From responsive goal-setting to collaborative problem-solving, here’s how coaches make ongoing growth achievable for teachers and districts.

Elizabeth Radunz
Elizabeth Radunz
Lead Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
Professional Learning

Online Courses for Every New Year’s Resolution

New year, new goals! Get a fresh start on your commitment to read more, get organized, or build better tech boundaries with resolution-worthy online courses.

Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center