Focus Area
Network & Systems Management
Technical support, guidance, and resources for planning, management, deployment, and maintenance of essential networks and systems that improve digital learning environments and increase district operation efficiency.
Building, maintaining, and managing technology infrastructure and systems
The LTC is with you every step of the way when it comes to keeping up with your district’s educational networks and systems, starting with planning and management and continuing through deployment and maintenance.
By attending our regular networking events, technology teams can also stay on top of the latest IT trends and get their questions answered for free by seasoned educational IT experts.
Services
Resources
Events
Successfully Navigating your Chrome Device Refresh in 2026
Be Connected: Physical Network Security
Apr 29, 2026
Free
A strong firewall can’t do much if someone has unauthorized access to your server room or a network jack. Learn how to lock out that vulnerability by “locking and logging” IDF closets and disabling unused
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Be Connected: IT Certifications
May 13, 2026
Free
Come compare the foundational “big three” paths—CompTIA for vendor-neutral security, Cisco for network infrastructure, and Microsoft/Google for cloud ecosystem mastery— and discuss re-focusing om professional development that actually impacts district operations.
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
SummIT
Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2026 (IETC)
Articles
3 Ways You Can Add Digital Accessibility to Your Classroom Today
As it stands, some digital learning tools and communications are not effectively accessible by default. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that teachers like you can make their classroom’s digital content
Digital Equity
Sam Fishel
Digital Content Manager, Learning Technology Center
Can ChromeOS Become your School’s Primary OS?
ChromeOS has become a student device mainstay in numerous schools. See how one Illinois school fully transitioned to using ChromeOS and Chromebooks, with a focus on functionality and staff buy-in.
Network & Systems Management
Brayden Matsko
Digital Platforms and System Integration Manager, Learning Technology Center
Coming Soon – An All-New LTC Community Experience
In 2021, the Learning Technology Center remains committed to fostering collaboration within Illinois’ edtech community. That’s why we’re proud to announce our redesigned online Community!
Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Sam Fishel
Digital Content Manager, Learning Technology Center
Cybersecurity and the Day the Internet Died
“We’ve been hacked. It’s bad.” Guest Emily Flach lived it as a K-12 tech director. Learn from her experiences + hear Eric Muckensturm’s strategies for safeguarding your school against evolving
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Discover New Possibilities @ IETC 2022
New location, new events, and limitless new possibilities – that’s what’s in store for IETC 2022. Discover fresh ways to support classroom integration, develop robust technology environments, and harness edtech’s
Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
LTC Staff
Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center
Contracts
Contracts are facilitated by ILTPP, the LTC’s cooperative that leverages the collective buying power of Illinois K-12 schools to provide affordable, high-quality technology and digital learning resources through trusted vendor partnerships.
