Focus Area

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation

Resources and services to support the technology infrastructure and digital curriculum lifecycle, including need assessment, strategic planning, procurement, and evaluation.

Supporting the whole lifecycle of technology within schools

Through our specialized technology service team, the LTC provides insights and guidance across the entire digital curriculum lifecycle, including needs assessments, strategic planning, and impact evaluations.

We can also save your district time and money through the Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) and its pre-negotiated purchasing contracts. Membership is free and open to all Illinois K-12 education institutions.

Services
Service
Professional Learning

Be Connected Networking Series

Monthly
Free

A weekly webinar series hosted by the LTC’s Technology Services Team.

Service
Service

Cybersecurity Audits & Assessments

Free

Free district cybersecurity assessments for Illinois public school districts.

Service
Consulting

Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Free

Support for Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF).

Service
Consulting

E-Rate Consulting

Free

Support for E-rate and related programs.

Service
Consulting

Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Support

Free

Support for Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF).

Service
Professional Learning

Illinois Education and Technology Conference

November
$175+

At IETC, you’re at the center of Illinois’ edtech conversation. A must-attend event for educators inspired to lead and foster transformative, tech-powered learning experiences.

Service
Service

ILTPP Purchasing Cooperative

Free

Save money and time through ILTPP cooperative purchasing contracts.

Service
Database

Legal Reference Guide & Database

An introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that may apply to the use of technology in a school district.

Service
Network

LTC Online Community

Free

A free online community for educators, admin, and technology leaders.

Service
Service

Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)

Free

Join SDPC to manage data privacy agreements in accordance with SOPPA.

Service
Professional Learning

SummIT

Summer
$100

A summer technology conference for IT leaders and support staff.

Service
Consulting

Technology & Connectivity Funding

Free

Support for E-rate and related programs.

Resources
Resource
Best PracticesStandards

Cyber Incident Response & Recovery Framework for Schools

This framework for K-12 technology leaders and district stakeholders defines the structured lifecycle for responding to and recovering from cyber incidents within an educational environment.

Resource
Resource

Salary Explorer

The Salary Explorer is an interactive tool that lets K–12 IT staff in Illinois view self-reported average salaries by role and region, using data from the Learning Technology Center’s 2025 Technology Workplace Survey.

Resource
Handout/Worksheet

District Website Checklist

The District Website Checklist is a component of the more extensive Legal Reference Guide published by the Learning Technology Center and is designed to assist school districts in navigating the landscape of legal obligations.

Resource
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.

Resource
Resource Collections

3D Printing Resources

Technology Integration is fundamental for an effective digital learning experience, here’s an Infographic with 8 digital skills every teacher needs to know along side with the best programs to support them!

Resource
Guidance

Technology Documentation Guide

Using Google Drive and Docs, this Technology Documentation Guide can help districts more effectively organize critical technology-related documents in a single digital repository.

Resource
Guidance

Instructional Technology Coach Funding

Despite their growing popularity and research to back their efficacy, funding for coaching programs can be sparse in many districts. These funding sources can help your district start and sustain a productive coaching program using state and

Events

Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations

Jan 7, 2026

Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps enhance business operations and drives

ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meeting

Jan 9, 2026
Free

You’re invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportunity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instructional coaches and everyone in between—to

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 470 Walkthrough & Program Updates | LAST CHANCE

Jan 14, 2026
Free

Learn and complete the first phase of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations

Jan 22, 2026

Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps enhance business operations and drives

ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Jan 22, 2026
Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and

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

ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

Jan 26, 2026
Free

oin us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

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

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Jan 30, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 4, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 11, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 18, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 27, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Mar 3, 2026
Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and

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

“That’s a wrap!” – Highlights from IETC 2020

The 27th annual Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) wrapped up on Saturday, November 21. This year marked the conference’s first venture into the virtual realm, with all sessions, workshops,

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy

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
Sam Fishel
Digital Content Manager, Learning Technology Center

4 End-of-Year Tech Tips to Prepare for Summer

Summer break is nearly here! But before you close your laptop and hit the beach, take some time to review these timely tech tips from our team geared toward helping

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
LTC Staff
LTC Staff
Statewide Team, Learning Technology Center

Are Your Students With IEPs Future Ready?

Read the Otus guide to ensure career and college readiness for your students with IEPs. Discover how data can be used to create personalized future-readiness plans that support every student’s

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Purchasing Cooperative Manager, Learning Technology Center

Back to School Shopping Made Easy with ILTPP Marketplace

August is just around the corner. Find everything from crayons to Chromebooks and utilize approval chains to speed up procurement before the first bell.

Technology Planning & Procurement
Amanda Bruns
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement Manager, Learning Technology Center

Catch Up on the LTC’s Top Resources and Services

Whether you’re in the classroom, supporting educators, or striving to keep your district’s IT infrastructure humming, the LTC wants to help you start out the next school year with as

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
LTC Staff
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.

ManagedMethods

Cybersecurity & Training

ILTPP-25MM02 |

End Date: 07-31-2026

Senso.cloud

K12 Education Software, Networking & Security

ILTPP-25SC02 |

End Date: 07-31-2026

Kajeet

Mobile & Cellular Connectivity

AEPA 025.5-D |

End Date: 05-31-2026

Xpel: Cybersecurity & Training

Cybersecurity & Training

AEPA 025-F |

End Date: 02-28-2026

CTL

Chromebooks, Computer Equipment, Peripherals, & Related Services

ILTPP-CTL2504 |

End Date: 05-14-2026

Caetra.io: Cybersecurity & Training

Cybersecurity & Training

AEPA 025-F |

End Date: 02-28-2026

Bluebird: Security Solutions

Security Solutions

AEPA 025-E |

End Date: 02-28-2026

ActZero: Cybersecurity & Training

Cybersecurity & Training

AEPA 025-F |

End Date: 02-28-2026

Bluum: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials

Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content, STEM/STEAM

AEPA 024-C |

End Date: 02-28-2026

Deledao

Security Solutions

ILTPP 025DLD01 |

End Date: 03-31-2026

Trafera

Technology Catalog

ILTPP-025TRA04 |

End Date: 02-04-2026

CENTEGIX™

Security Solutions

AEPA 025-E |

End Date: 02-28-2026