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.

Bluum Professional ChromeOS Administrator Certification Mini-Bootcamp

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We’re excited to bring you this exclusive hands-on event uniquely tailored to education IT administrators.

Join the Mini-Bootcamp to receive expert guidance in the field while preparing to earn the Professional ChromeOS

Administrator Certification. You’ll even receive a voucher for the exam — a $125 value — at no additional cost!

Here you’ll learn:

ChromeOS Fundamentals
Admin Console Fundamentals
Admin Console Actions
Exam Preparation and Resources

Seats are limited, so find the nearest location and reserve your spot today!

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ROE 49 Technology Round Table

| Free

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

| $40

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just starting out, join us to discover how Canva can help your students become confident, capable, and creative learners!

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

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology Planning

AI How and Why: Is AI Leading K-12’s Future or Are We?

The printing press, the internet, and smartphones all transformed what it means to teach and learn. Was that change inevitable? And does AI’s arrival foreshadow it becoming a centerpiece of education?

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Classroom Integration

Making the Connection: Universal Design for Learning and Technology

Tech and UDL – a dynamic duo that makes building inclusive learning environments achievable. These examples from the field illustrate tech’s role as a catalyst in taking UDL from theory to practice.

Brian Krause
Brian Krause
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
Digital WellnessSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)

AI How and Why: Addressing AI-Generated Images in Schools

With a clear risk for misuse and bullying, the growing presence of AI images in schools is more than a technology issue. It’s a human issue, and educators need to respond.

Holly Kelly
Holly Kelly
Human-Centered Technology Specialist, Learning Technology Center