Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Resources and services to support the technology infrastructure and digital curriculum lifecycle, including need assessment, strategic planning, procurement, and evaluation.
Supporting the whole lifecycle of technology within schools
Through our specialized technology service team, the LTC provides insights and guidance across the entire digital curriculum lifecycle, including needs assessments, strategic planning, and impact evaluations.
We can also save your district time and money through the Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) and its pre-negotiated purchasing contracts. Membership is free and open to all Illinois K-12 education institutions.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Services
Free and low-cost services to help districts learn about the latest edtech solutions and make connections to leading vendor partners.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Resources
Reports, best practices, and strategies for assessing and meeting your district’s technology needs.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Videos
Overcome the funding cliff
Identify your needs and plan for the future.
Leverage traditional resources and work to identify new resources over time as grants change year over year. This process provides stability for initiatives.
All things SOPPA Q&A (05/10/2022)
20220510 All Things SOPPA Live Q&A – May 10, 2022
More information at https://ltcillinois.org/services/ispa
Slide Deck at http://bit.ly/LTC_ATS
Next Q&A May 24 at 2:00 pm
Cybersecurity for schools
Presenters: Brandon Wright, Miller, Tracy Braun, Funk, and Miller
Deep dive into the new IL standards
In this ‘Webinar Clip’ Eric discusses the new CS standards for the state of Illinois in detail!
For the full webinar visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAaWH…
Slides:http://bit.ly/santoscompsci
See slides for clickable links to resources mentioned in this video
One size does not fit all
Readily Available Resources to Support UDL
LTC Professional Learning and Support
Learn more about the Learning Technology Center of Illinois!
https://ltcillinois.org
LTC Administrator Academies
Did you know the LTC holds Administrator Academies around the state of Illinois?
To set up or join an AA PD event, visit https://ltcillinois.org/events/servic… or reach out to support@ltcillinois.org
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Events
Share Your Story, Your Way: Building your Classroom, Club, or School Brand
Branding is everywhere – in the products you buy and the content you consume online. Having an effective brand helps companies share their story, connect with their audience, and achieve their goals. But branding isn’t just for graphic designers and CEOs – educators can create their own personal brand to connect with their students and tell the stories of their classrooms and schools.
Building and Utilizing Coaching Data Dashboards
Learn to use Forms, Sheets, Slides, Sites, and Data Studio (plus a few add-ons) to build efficient, customized data collection and display systems. Provide coaching summaries to teachers, collect statistics for team meetings, and develop reports for admins and school boards – all using apps and tools you’re already familiar with.
Supporting Students’ Social-Emotional Learning and Digital Well-Being
Join us as we explore several evidence-based lessons designed to help students build agency, reduce anxious thoughts, and increase mindfulness related to their tech habits.
Learn more about technology planning, procurement, and evaluation
Recent blog posts highlighting best practices and planning considerations for the entire digital lifecycle.
How to Start Recycling E-Waste with ILTPP
Every school district deals with broken or out of date devices. Don’t let your e-waste backlog pile up! Check out these 5 trusted recycling and buyback programs that can save your district time and money.
4 Ways to Harness AI-Powered Learning with ILTPP Vendor Partners
Keeping up with the latest AI-powered solutions can feel overwhelming. Here are four trusted ILTPP Vendor Partners you can turn to when your district wants to harness AI to unleash creativity, enhance assessments, and more.