Strategic & Institutional Partners
We partner with regional, state, and national organizations to expand school districts’ access to technology and strengthen how Illinois schools use it—all to improve educational opportunities for every K–12 student.
Strategic Partnerships
To advance our mission of strengthening education through technology access and effective practice, the LTC builds strategic partnerships with public and private organizations that share our vision and are committed to supporting Illinois students, educators, and schools.
Institutional Partners
Institutional partners engage with LTC in ongoing, purposeful, substantive, and mutually-beneficial collaborations that advance one or more of our core initiatives.
Illinois State Board of Education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides the majority of funding for the Learning Technology Center.
Through ISBE’s generous support, the LTC can provide services for free or low cost to all public K-12 school districts and schools throughout Illinois. Learn More →
Code.org
As the Code.org Regional Partner for Illinois and Missouri, the LTC takes great pride in facilitating professional learning programs that significantly enhance the capabilities of both current and aspiring computer science educators. Learn more →
Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies
AEPA is a national cooperative of education purchasing professionals that agregates buying power for schools in members states.
Through ILTPP, Illinois districts and schools gain access to AEPA’s nationally bid contracts, saving time, money, and effort on thousands of educational essentials. Learn More →
Student Data Privacy Consortium
The Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) is an unique collaborative of schools, districts, and professionals who address growing data privacy concerns using real world, adaptable solutions.
Through our collaboration with SDPC, all school districts in Illinois can utilize the SDPC database and data privacy agreement management platform to to comply with Illinois’ Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA). Learn More →
Microsoft in Education
As a Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, the Learning Technology Center prepares educators to embrace the digital future with Microsoft.
This partnership empowers us to provide hands-on, problem-based learning so that educators and IT staff can better enhance student learning, improve workflows, and utilize transformative technology.
Google for Education
As a Google for Education Partner, we help educators across Illinois utilize Google for Education tools and resources to transform everyday classroom experiences.
This partnership also keeps us up-to-date on Google’s education-focused initiatives, ensuring our trainings remain rich with impactful strategies and new features. Learn More →
Affiliate Partners
Affiliate Partners facilitate mutually beneficial connections and information sharing that supports our core focus areas and programs. We recognize these affiliate partners as having similar missions, and offer them opportunities to further deepen their impact on technology in Illinois K-12 classrooms.
School District Partners
Every year, we partner with hundreds of Illinois school districts to provide forward-thinking, impactful professional learning that empowers educators and institutions to effectively integrate and lead with technology.
On an ongoing basis, we also partner with 18+ districts across Illinois’ several regions to provide embedded and ongoing coaching.