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
More Than School Supplies: Supporting Everyday Needs and Larger Projects
Summer Success: Retaining Literacy Skills Beyond the School Year
Successfully Navigating your Chrome Device Refresh in 2026
ROE #1 Tech Leadership Meeting
Apr 24, 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
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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
Amazon vs. Purchasing Cooperatives: Where Should Your School Shop?
Purchasing devices and supplies from Amazon can feel thrifty, but relying on it means leaving benefits on the table. Pre-negotiated contracts offer savings and support that enhance ROI in the
Leadership & Capacity Building
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement Manager, 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
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
Member Engagement Manager, 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.
