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

From Fortnite to Future Careers with Dr. Katrina Lewis

Esports is starting to level up, with real pathways to careers in tech, media, and leadership. Dr. Lewis shares how her state is making it happen – and how to

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Dr. Katrina Lewis
Dr. Katrina Lewis
Founder, Tennessee Academic Esports League

Accessibility on your District Website: 5 Hidden Gaps Hindering Compliance

Forms, PDFs, and other digital documents often create accessibility barriers on district websites. Here are a few types that are often overlooked – and why it matters to remediate them

Digital Equity
Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center

Golf Outing Returns to Support Technology Mini Grants

Join fellow educators, school leaders, and golf enthusiasts for a full day on the links, with funds raised supporting grants that promote creative and meaningful tech integration.

Digital Equity
Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Latest Contracts from LTC Purchasing Program

Save Money with Cooperative Pricing

LTC Purchasing Program, 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.

Infusing Technology in the ELA Classroom

Jul 21, 2026
Free

Specifically for ELA Teachers, this workshop will address meaningful, productive, creative, and content-specific uses of technology in the classroom.

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

Beyond the Chatbot: Unlocking Student Potential with Free AI Curricula

Jul 21, 2026
Free

Stop wondering how to teach AI and start doing it. I am excited to invite you to a hands-on session designed to introduce you to free, classroom-ready AI curricula.

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

AI for ELA: Crafting Compelling Content & Critical Readers

Jul 21, 2026
Free

This workshop is designed for English Language Arts teachers ready to leverage artificial intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration.

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

AI for Social Studies: Navigating Narratives & Building Citizens

Jul 22, 2026
Free

This workshop is for Social Studies teachers ready to harness AI for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement.

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

Canva in the Classroom

Jul 22, 2026

Discover how Canva can transform your teaching and engage your students!

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

It’s the Teach, Not the Tech

Jul 23, 2026
Free

This session cuts through the hype of educational technology to focus on research-backed strategies that truly drive student learning. Participants will explore the impact of EdTech through the lens of Hattie’s meta-analysis, examining which technologies

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