Our Mission, Vision, and Focus
Leaders in Educational Technology
The Learning Technology Center (LTC) is Illinois’ technology system of support for K-12 school districts and educators. We are a program of the Illinois State Board of Education focused on bringing tomorrow’s technology to today’s classrooms.
As an educator-led organization, we know the importance of technology in the modern learning environment. That is why we work across the state to develop services, programs, and resources that make a meaningful, lasting impact on educators and technology professionals.
Our scope is broad, our work is diverse, and our team and partners are dedicated. We are the LTC.
Three Decades of Service
Since 1995, the Learning Technology Center has supported modern technology environments in all Illinois K-12 schools.
Over our nearly 30 years of service, we’ve expanded our reach to all corners of the state, lead future-focused technology initiatives, and hosted countless professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and technology support staff.
Our Mission
We empower K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology-driven services, support, and professional learning.
Through forward-thinking initiatives, we equip organizations and educators to tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities—expanding access, enhancing learning experiences, and building resilient, future-ready learners and school systems.
Our Vision
To ensure that all K-12 schools can fully leverage technology to drive student success, empower educators, and cultivate secure, collaborative, and sustainable learning environments that prepare every learner for a thriving future.
Our Focus Areas
We provide technology services and learning opportunities that further the following focus areas:
Support for classrooms and districts focused on making the most of their edtech tools, including hardware, software, and emerging solutions.
Guidance and resources for cementing digital learning’s place in K-12 schools.
Resources, professional learning, and support for building the next generation of engaged, knowledgeable, and responsible digital citizens.
Resources, professional learning, and support for fostering robust computer science and STEM programs and knowledgeable educators.
Supporting leadership in technology and digital learning through coaching, resources, events, and other capacity building initiatives.
Resources and services to support the technology infrastructure and digital curriculum lifecycle, including need assessment, strategic planning, procurement, and evaluation.
Trainings and consulting support for obtaining state, federal, and grant funding for connectivity and technology.
Assisting districts with the planning, management, deployment, and maintenance of essential networks and system hardware.
Resources, professional learning, services, and support for helping districts protect student data and mission-critical data.
Services, resources, and professional learning to help technology leaders plan for and respond to emerging digital threats.
Leadership Team
We’re ready and eager to make your edtech goals a reality
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois
Leadership, Professional Learning Services, Regional EdTech Services
Ben leads the LTC’s RETC team and facilitates ongoing professional learning events for teachers, administrators, and technology staff in northern Illinois.
