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    • AI Playbook: Crafting Guidelines and Policy for Staff and Students

    Fri. June 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $25
    ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

    As AI becomes a key player in education, establishing clear policies and guidelines is essential for responsible use in schools. This workshop provides school/district leaders with practical tips and resources to create tailored AI policies that align with district goals, as well as built-in work time to begin collaborating and crafting district-specific plans.

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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    AA: Literacies of the Digital World

    Wed. June 18, 2025 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $25
    Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, IL, United States

    This workshop is designed to help participants understand the importance of computer literacy, digital literacy, AI Literacy, and digital citizenship and how these skills are necessary for all students to be successful in the classroom, their careers, and for the rest of their lives. Participants will learn the differences between computer literacy, digital literacy, AI […]

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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    Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure (SummIT Pre-Conference)

    Mon. June 23, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Free
    ROE 9: Champaign/Ford 3358 Big Pine Trail, Champaign, Illinois, USA

    Open to SummIT attendees and all K-12 technology leaders, this course lays the groundwork for collaboration among individuals and organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity - including K-12 schools, law enforcement, and more.

    Duane Shaffer
    Duane Shaffer
    Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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    CS PD Week 2025

    Mon. June 23, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | $400 – $1200

    Join fellow K-12 CS educators for a 5-day learning experience centered on building prosperous computer science programs in every Illinois school district.

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
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    Creating with Canva in All Grade Levels and Content Areas

    Tue. June 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | $40
    Illinois Valley Community College 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, United States

    Have you heard of Canva but not taken the time to dive into its robust features? Canva provides lots of exciting content creation opportunities, both for students and educators like you. Join us as we explore several practical classroom applications of Canva across all content areas and grade levels.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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    SummIT

    Tue. June 24, 2025 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | $100
    Campus Instructional Facility (University of Illinois) 1405 W Springfield, Urbana, IL, United States

    Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tackling the toughest IT issues facing your school district while connecting with fellow tech directors and IT staff in a collaborative environment.

    Duane Shaffer
    Duane Shaffer
    Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
    Eric Muckensturm
    Eric Muckensturm
    IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
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    Area 6 AI Summit

    Wed. June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $100
    Rend Lake College Event Center 468 North Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL, United States

    Come discover AI's current and future role in education during the Area 6 AI Summit, hosted by the Learning Technology Center, ROE 12, ROE 13, ROE 20, ROE 21, and ROE 30.

    Brian Bates
    Brian Bates
    Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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    AA 4054: Designing a Comprehensive CS Program for School Leaders

    Thu. June 26, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | $125
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    K-12 school leaders: discover how to successfully meet Illinois' computer science learning mandates by following research-informed practices for creating an implementation plan.

    Charity Freeman
    Charity Freeman
    Principal Consultant, CS for Success
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    Segment Like You Mean It: Stitching Zero Trust into Data‑Center Fabrics

    Thu. June 26, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 am |
    Online IL, United States

    Modern VXLAN‑based fabrics make plug‑and‑play networking a reality, but even the smartest weave still needs security stitches to block lateral movement. That’s where microsegmentation steps in, especially when traffic spans […]

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    • Getting Started with The Science of Reading

    Tue. July 8, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | $30
    Online IL, United States

    Are you ready to learn more about the science of reading? In this series of professional development, we’ll discuss elements that are critical for understanding the science of reading. Learn about topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, just to name a few. Your trainer will take you through pedagogical considerations, essential concepts, and screening/assessment tools you can start using to help as you teach and remediate reading. Whether you’ve never been instructed on the science of reading philosophy or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got you covered!

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    Getting Started with The Science of Reading

    Tue. July 15, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | $30
    Online IL, United States

    Are you ready to learn more about the science of reading? In this series of professional development, we’ll discuss elements that are critical for understanding the science of reading. Learn about topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, just to name a few. Your trainer will take you through pedagogical considerations, essential concepts, and screening/assessment tools you can start using to help as you teach and remediate reading. Whether you’ve never been instructed on the science of reading philosophy or are looking for a refresher, we’ve got you covered!

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    Computer Science Series: Strawbees (K-12)

    Tue. July 15, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | $50
    U of I Extension Office, Carmi 1715 College Ave, Carmi, IL, United States

    Discover the engaging world of Strawbees! This workshop offers educators a hands-on introduction to this innovative building system designed to foster STEM and STEAM learning through play.

    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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