Technology PD and Services
Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.
An education service agency with a focus on technology.
The Learning Technology Center is a statewide program that supports all public K-12 districts, schools, and educators through technology initiatives, services, and professional learning opportunities. Our goal is to maximize school districts’ access to technology and enhance districts’ use of technology to improve educational opportunities for the students of Illinois.
Events & Training
Professional development events and training that focus on educational technology trends and best practices. From self-paced to interactive workshops, educators learn practical skills and integration strategies they can implement in the classroom immediately.
Services
Services designed specifically for the needs of K12 schools, including consulting, technology and cybersecurity audits, an edtech purchasing cooperative, and more.
Resources
Free downloadable lesson plans, reports, legal briefs, and how-to guides curated to help teachers, coaches, administrators, and library media specialists streamline their workflow and inform their decision-making.
We Support Districts, Schools and Educators Across the State of Illinois
School Districts Receiving Support in Illinois
LTC Professional Learning Events Each Year
Professional Learning Event Participants Per Year
Students Reached Across Illinois
The LTC holds over 650 professional learning events a year!
Find the perfect PD opportunity for you or your district. Educators will learn, connect, and grow using technology tools that empower educational change with hundreds of options each year for professional growth.
Be Connected: Building a 5-year Tech Plan
Where do you see your school’s technology in 5 years? Come chart a course toward a strong, realistic 5-year technology plan on this week’s Be Connected. From aligning with district goals to planning for infrastructure, devices, and cybersecurity, we’ll cover what it takes to future-proof your tech roadmap.
The Day the Internet Died: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Cyberattacks
This immersive workshop plunges you into the heart of a cyberattack, where carefully crafted digital lesson plans become useless, administrators scramble to communicate, and anxiety ripples through the school community. But amidst the chaos, resilience emerges. Teachers tap into their creativity, communities rally together, and IT professionals fight back against the unseen enemy. Learn to identify threats, implement robust security, teach creatively without tech, and foster cyber awareness. Turn crisis into opportunity and become a cyber-savvy educator ready for any digital challenge.
Stay Up-To-Date
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
Instant Student Feedback with AI
Why wait? Instant feedback is a reality in today’s classrooms − and it can transform learning into an active, student-driven experience. A digital trailblazer explains how and explores AI’s impact on academic integrity.
AI How and Why: Is AI Leading K-12’s Future or Are We?
The printing press, the internet, and smartphones all transformed what it means to teach and learn. Was that change inevitable? And does AI’s arrival foreshadow it becoming a centerpiece of education?
Making the Connection: Universal Design for Learning and Technology
Tech and UDL – a dynamic duo that makes building inclusive learning environments achievable. These examples from the field illustrate tech’s role as a catalyst in taking UDL from theory to practice.
