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
Resources
Events
Articles
Service

Cybersecurity Audits & Assessments

Free

Free district cybersecurity assessments for Illinois public school districts.

Consulting

E-Rate Consulting

Free

Support for E-rate and related programs.

Consulting

Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Support

Free

Support for Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF).

Professional Learning

IETC Conference

November
$175+

The Illinois Education and Technology Conference, held annually in Springfield, brings together educators and tech experts to explore innovative teaching methods and leverage technology for enhanced learning statewide.

Service

ILTPP Purchasing Cooperative

Free

Save money and time through ILTPP cooperative purchasing contracts.

Network

LTC Online Community

Free

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

Service

Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)

Free

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

Professional Learning

SummIT

Summer
$100

A summer technology conference for IT leaders and support staff.

Consulting

Technology & Connectivity Funding

Free

Support for E-rate and related programs.

Service

Technology Audits & Assessments

Free

Free district technology assessments to Illinois public school districts.

Consulting

Technology Consulting

Free

Free IT consulting and technical assistance to district leadership and technology teams.

Checklist

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.

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 Collections

STEM Grants & Scholarships

Compiled by the LTC staff, this resource includes a collection of state and national grants and scholarships specifically geared toward support K-12 STEM programs.

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 Collections Tools and Apps

8 Digital Skills Every Teacher Needs

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!

Video

School Law Update: Top Tech Issues for the 2022-23 School Year

Report

The Broadband Imperative III

The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success report advocates for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access both on and off campus to prepare all students for life and work.

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.

Standards

Technology Integration Framework

This framework is versatile and easy to implement, with sections broken down by topic (such as assessment and digital citizenship) and difficulty level (ranging from basic to advanced). The core plan is device- and platform-agnostic as well, meaning that its content is not geared solely toward institutions utilizing certain devices or suites of educational apps and tools.

Report

2022 Work Environment, Satisfaction, and Benefits Report

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 federal funds.

Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2024 (IETC)

Nov 13, 2024
325

Learn, collaborate, and connect with fellow edtech enthusiasts and leaders during a multi-day professional learning experience ideal for collaborating one-on-one with peers and forging meaningful connections.

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center

SH Connect Compliance Management System

SH Connect – Manage every aspect of your school’s emergency prepardness program with user friendly software.

ISTELive 24: How to Build Connectivity in Rural Communities

Purchasing

Enhancing Physical Security: 3 Solutions for Illinois K-12 Schools

While securing digital learning environments remains a priority, enhancing physical security needs to also be on every district’s radar. These trusted solutions can help protect your students and staff against the current threats and emergencies.