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 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leaders Roundtable

| Free

This group, hosted by ROE 53, ROE 48 and the Learning Technology Center, will meet monthly to see tech innovation in action within area schools. Time will also be provided for networking and sharing information on pertinent tech topics with other technology leaders in our region.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Kelli Ballard
Kelli Ballard
Professional Development Coordinator, ROE 53: Mason/Tazewell/Woodford
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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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AI Tools for the Classroom

| Free

Join us to discover how to leverage AI to foster creativity in your classroom and streamline your teaching workflow.

We will explore School AI and BriskTeaching, cutting-edge AI tools that empower educators to create interactive and personalized learning spaces for students with AI tutors and activities.

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

Accessibility

Providing Access and Agency with UDL

What if every student had exactly what they needed to learn and thrive? Niel Albero from CAST joins us to discuss how technology can be a game-changer for inclusivity in the classroom.

Niel Albero
Niel Albero
Senior Professional Learning Specialist, CAST
Instructional Technology Coaching

Edtech Coaches Networking Group: A Community of Connected Learners

No coach is an island. Stay connected to innovative strategies, impactful resources, and supportive peers through our monthly online networking group for tech-focused coaches.

Amy Graham
Amy Graham
Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
CybersecurityData Privacy

“We need to act. Now.” 4 Takeaways from SecurED Schools 2025

January’s conference was packed with actionable cybersecurity insights. Here’s what we learned from this year’s conversation leaders – including K-12 tech leaders and national experts.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center