Digital Leadership
Supporting leadership in technology and digital learning through coaching, resources, events, and other capacity-building initiatives.
Building leadership capacity in digital learning
Principals, superintendents, and other educational leaders have a lot on their to-do lists. Through our coaching program and other capacity-building initiatives, we can share the load and help focus on what matters most – increasing student learning, improving engagement, and empowering teachers.
The LTC also has its fingers on the pulse of the latest developments from ISBE and the Illinois state government. Educational leaders can count on us for timely updates about new mandates and guidance affecting K-12 education and technology.
Digital Leadership Services
Free and low-cost services and trainings to help educational leaders expand their professional skillset and connect with peers around the state.
Digital Leadership Resources
Reports, legal briefs, and other resources to help educational leaders build their leadership capacity and understand the latest educational mandates.
Instructional Technology Coaching to Enhance Professional Practice
Instructional Technology Coaching to Enhance Professional Practice details the rationale and need for instructional technology coaches in school districts across Illinois. This report highlights the role of an instructional technology coach and the Learning Technology
Digital Leadership 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 digital leadership
Recent blog posts covering topics relevant to principals, superintendents, and other educational leaders.
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.
Developing Digital Literacy
Today’s students need to know how to analyze and contextualize digital media to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Digital literacy can teach them how, and this week’s guest Darren Hudgins wants teachers to start
