Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K-12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.
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.
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 designed specifically for the needs of K12 schools, including consulting, technology and cybersecurity audits, an edtech purchasing cooperative, and more.
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.
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
Starting soon, Illinois schools must limit cell phone usage during instructional time. Here’s what’s covered and when it comes into force + important exceptions for school-issued devices and student accommodations.
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
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
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.
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.
This intensive workshop bridges the gap to formal training by providing first-time CS educators and media specialists with actionable resources, research-backed pedagogy, and an ongoing digital support network – everything they need to hit the
Join us for an engaging workshop on the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its potential applications in the classroom. Participants will explore various AI tools, including Gemini, NotebookLM, School AI, and image generators.
Tune in for a rapid-fire look at what’s new in Google Workspace, Google Gemini, and Canva, with fresh features for brainstorming, creating, organizing, and tackling the tasks that eat up your prep time.
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
