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…abbreviated form. “Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced new guidance on computer science learning. ISBE will provide districts with resources to support these new guidelines by the start of the new school year.” The LTC also maintains a list of relevant acronyms, including those for state and national associations, programs, vendors, and other education terms. Refer to the LTC Education Acronym Guide for details. Contractions Do not use contractions in formal, written documents, including…

…how a Google Educator certification can help enhance how you harness Cybersecurity Resources from K12SIX | LTC Monthly Tech Tip Video | July 2023 In order to create awareness and promote best practices, it is crucial for K-12 schools to provide regular training and resources to their faculty, staff, and students. Laws Affecting Technology in School Districts | 2024 Legal Reference Guide The LTC’s annual Legal Reference Guide provides an introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that…

…cooperative purchasing program, ILTPP. Laws Affecting Technology in School Districts | 2024 Legal Reference Guide The LTC’s annual Legal Reference Guide provides an introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that may apply to the use of technology in your school district. Resource Collections STEM Grants & Scholarships Compiled by the LTC staff, this resource includes a collection of state and national grants and scholarships specifically geared toward support K-12 STEM programs. Best PracticesCurriculum & Lesson PlansResource CollectionsTools…

…This white paper offers answers + an intro to Illinois’ cooperative purchasing program, ILTPP. Laws Affecting Technology in School Districts | 2024 Legal Reference Guide The LTC’s annual Legal Reference Guide provides an introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that may apply to the use of technology in your school district. Resource Collections STEM Grants & Scholarships Compiled by the LTC staff, this resource includes a collection of state and national grants and scholarships specifically geared toward…

…View all Services Resources Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation Resources Reports, best practices, and strategies for assessing and meeting your district’s technology needs. Report Save Money with Cooperative Purchasing What is cooperative purchasing? How can it help your district select trusted tech vendors while saving time, effort, and money? This white paper offers answers + an intro to Illinois’ cooperative purchasing program, ILTPP. Laws Affecting Technology in School Districts | 2024 Legal Reference Guide The LTC’s annual Legal…

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…create information — is a critical skill that needs attention if students are going to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Join education stakeholders from around Illinois for a two-day conference centered on digital literacy, with presenters offering their views on how to best integrate this new literacy into instruction across subject areas and grade levels. With this knowledge, educators will be better able to guide their students toward becoming productive, ethical, and empathetic digital citizens – both…

Support Schools & Educatos Committees & Volunteer Opportunities The Learning Technology Center, in partnership with state agencies, organizations, and districts, facilitates advisory and working groups to increase engagement and develop relevant services. ILTPP Advisory Council The ILTPP Advisory Council guides the work of ILTPP by providing insight on educational technology products, services, and purchasing best practices. Learn more about the ILTPP Advisory Council. Members of the council are comprised of district leaders and often include chief technology officers,…

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