CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – The Learning Technology Center (LTC) will host its third annual LTC Gives Golf Outing on August 3, 2026, at Prairie View Golf Course in Byron, IL. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for technology grants that support K-12 classrooms across Illinois.
The outing will feature a full day of golf, networking, and fundraising activities, including registration and breakfast, a shotgun start, on-course contests such as longest drive and closest-to-the-pin, and post-round awards and prizes.
Participants will have opportunities throughout the day to engage with sponsors, connect with education leaders, and contribute to the LTC Gives initiative through raffles and on-course activities.
Proceeds from the outing fund the LTC’s Mini-Grant program, which help districts and educators implement high-impact technology initiatives, including instructional innovation, artificial intelligence integration, cybersecurity readiness, assistive technology, and digital equity efforts.
In 2025, grants from this program were awarded to schools in several Illinois regions, supporting projects including:
For this year’s outing, organizers set a goal of expanding participation – and increasing the number and size of grants awarded, in turn.
“Schools have strong ideas for using technology to improve teaching and learning. But funding is often a barrier,” said Tim McIlvain, executive director of the Learning Technology Center. “We want to see real impact where it counts most: in classrooms. These grants make that possible, and that all starts on the green.”
Registration is open for individuals and teams, and businesses can participate through event sponsorships. All golf enthusiasts – both in education and in the community – are invited. Both golfer registrations and sponsorships directly contribute to the grant fund.
The outing is expected to draw education leaders, technology professionals, and community partners from all Illinois regions.
The Learning Technology Center is an Illinois State Board of Education program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities.
Our work supports teachers, technology leaders, school administrators, and more — all with the goal of making tech-powered learning more safe, accessible, and engaging for all students.
To learn more about how we’re strengthening digital equity and promoting meaningful technology integration, visit ltcillinois.org or follow @ltcillinois on social media.
Step up to the tee for a fun-filled special event for educators and golf enthusiasts. More than just a game, you’ll be supporting impactful technology adoption and integration in Illinois K-12 schools – one putt at a time.
Tim directs the Learning Technology Center, providing strategic leadership, expertise, and operational management for statewide technology and digital learning initiatives.
