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

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

The next generation of makers and designers are current Illinois students. Hear how 3rd graders are using TinkerCAD and 4th graders are engineering adaptive and assistive devices in their classroom

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center

Navigating and Purchasing with Punchouts

Punchout sites give you the best of both worlds – access to a broader range of products, with all of the Marketplace’s ease of use. Here’s how you can start

Technology Planning & Procurement
Amanda Bruns
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement Manager, Learning Technology Center

“Pushing Our Work Beyond the Classroom” A Conversation with a Student AI Innovator

Winners of the inaugural Illinois AI Challenge share what inspired their project, what they learned from their experience, and how AI is impacting their educational life.

Artificial Intelligence
Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, 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.

Wave your Magic Wand with Canva AI

Mar 13, 2026
$25

Discover Canva’s AI-powered features and explore how you can use Magic Write, Magic Studio, Magic Media, and Magic Switch to create stunning classroom content.

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

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Mar 16, 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

ROE 20 Computer Science Curriculum Cohort

Mar 17, 2026
Free

This ongoing professional learning opportunity invites K-12 educators of all experience levels to join the ROE 20 Computer Science Curriculum Cohort.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Code.orgComputer Science (CS)

Bringing Code to Life with micro:bit (Code.org CS Integration Series)

Mar 17, 2026
Free

It’s time to get physical with coding! Come explore how Code.org’s Maker course and the micro:bit work together to transform abstract computer science concepts into concrete, tactile learning experiences.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Cybersecurity

Be Connected: Vulnerability Scans with CISA

Mar 18, 2026
Free

Special guest Tony Collings, Cybersecurity State Coordinator, joins the conversation to share how CISA’s no-cost Cyber Hygiene Services, including weekly scans and reports, help K-12 districts monitor their internet-facing assets.

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

Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

Mar 18, 2026
Free

Join fellow K-12 librarians each month to discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas for supporting robust school library programs.

Neha Thakkar
Neha Thakkar
Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education