• Career Spark: STEAM Expo

    Tue. April 14, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
    Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    Join us for the CareerSpark - STEAM Expo in Springfield, an engaging and interactive experience designed to ignite students' interest in the dynamic fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). This event is specifically tailored for 8th-grade students, providing them with hands-on activities and insights into exciting career opportunities within the STEAM disciplines and coordinated by JA, DoIT, and the LTC.

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

    Tech Treks: Using Sandbox Mode in Padlet

    Tue. April 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Take the next step on your Padlet trek with a hands-on session focused on Padlet’s newest interactive whiteboard, a flexible, visual canvas perfect for brainstorming, mapping ideas, and building interactive lessons.

    Zareen Levien
    Zareen Levien
    Education Marketing Manager, Padlet

    Canva Power-Up: 10 Hacks for Speed and Style

    Tue. April 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    You've mastered the basics in Canva, so now it's time for the greatest hits!

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

    Be Connected: Patch Management

    Wed. April 15, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    There's a better way to patch! Let's dig into how your district can shift from reactive clicking to a structured lifecycle of testing and deploying updates across servers, workstations, and network firmware.

    Eric Muckensturm
    Eric Muckensturm
    IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

    Library Media Specialist Networking Meeting

    Wed. April 15, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Join fellow K-12 librarians each month to discuss shared experiences, ask questions, and share ideas for supporting robust school library programs.

    Neha Thakkar
    Neha Thakkar
    Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education
    Emily Flach
    Emily Flach
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 9 & ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

    Thu. April 16, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
    ROE 9: Champaign/Ford 3358 Big Pine Trail, Champaign, Illinois, USA

    Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about?

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

    AI Networking Call for Administrators

    Thu. April 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Free
    Online IL, United States

    Join fellow school administrators for an open, virtual networking series focused on exploring practical ways artificial intelligence can support your work and your teachers' success.

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

    ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. April 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
    ROE 13: Clinton/Jefferson/Marion/Washington 1710 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL

    Join 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

    ROE 28 Technology Roundtable

    Mon. April 20, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 28: Bureau/Henry/Stark 107 S State St, Atkinson, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 51 Tech Leadership Meeting

    Tue. April 21, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    ROE 51: Menard/Sangamon 2201 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL

    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 connect and discuss the evolving landscape of technology in our schools.

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

    Seasons of CS: Social Studies and Specials (PE, Music, and Art)

    Thu. April 23, 2026 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | $25
    Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, IL, United States

    Ready to expand computer science beyond the core? This workshop invites K-8 educators to explore innovative ways to blend CS with social studies, art, music, and physical education classrooms.

    Sarah Phelps
    Sarah Phelps
    Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

    STEM Connects

    Thu. April 23, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Free
    STEM Center- SIUE Science East Building, Room 1276, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    Join us for STEM Connects, designed specifically for PreK-8 educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders.

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

    Canva in the Classroom: Dynamic Lessons, Assignments & Student Design

    Thu. April 23, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
    ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion, IL, United States

    Looking to transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and collaboration? If you've already found Canva to be a valuable tool for your own teaching, this workshop is designed to help you leverage its power with your students.

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

    ROE 24 Tech Networking Meeting

    Thu. April 23, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
    ROE 24: Grundy/Kendall 1320 Union St, Morris, IL

    Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about?

    Matt Sherrill
    Matt Sherrill
    Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

    ROE 16 Technology Roundtable

    Thu. April 23, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
    ROE 16: DeKalb 2500 N Annie Glidden Rd Ste C, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

    Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

    Ben Sondgeroth
    Ben Sondgeroth
    Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center