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.
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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
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Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Dr. Katrina Lewis
Founder, Tennessee Academic Esports League
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.
Be Connected: IT Certifications
May 13, 2026
Free
Come compare the foundational “big three” paths—CompTIA for vendor-neutral security, Cisco for network infrastructure, and Microsoft/Google for cloud ecosystem mastery— and discuss re-focusing om professional development that actually impacts district operations.
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Visuals Impact Learning: Make Digital Materials More Engaging to the Brain
West 40 Edtech Networking Meeting
May 14, 2026
Free
Monthly meeting for educational technology coaches and specialists in the West 40 region. Each monthly gathering will include guest presenters, breakout group discussions, whole group brainstorming, and resource sharing.
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Women in Technology Book Study
May 15, 2026
Free
Join fellow educators and technology leaders for collaborative learning experience that explores challenges facing women in technology through three recent nonfiction books: “The Broken Rung”, “Chief in Tech”, and “The Empathy Advantage”.
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting
May 19, 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
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
LTC EdTech Coaches Meeting
May 19, 2026
Free
Join fellow educators to connect and collaborate on best practices for integrating instructional technology effectively into the classroom. This meeting offers a chance to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and discover innovative tools to enhance learning
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center