About Tim McIlvain

Tim McIlvain is Executive Director of the Learning Technology Center, the statewide education service agency advancing equitable, secure, and innovative uses of technology across all K-12 schools and districts in Illinois. He provides strategic leadership for initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, digital equity, infrastructure modernization, and instructional technology, working closely with district leaders, state agencies, and national partners to strengthen education systems at scale.

Tim’s work sits at the intersection of policy, practice, and technology. He builds cross-sector partnerships that expand opportunity for students, elevate educator voice, and help districts implement emerging technologies in ways that are ethical, secure, and instructionally meaningful. Under his leadership, the organization has significantly expanded its reach and impact, delivering large-scale professional learning, statewide technical assistance, and mission-aligned services that strengthen both instructional and operational capacity.

A recognized national voice in educational technology, Tim frequently presents on AI in education, cybersecurity readiness, digital leadership, and strategic innovation. In 2024, he was recognized as a top U.S. edtech leader by EdTech Digest and received the Exemplary Service & Innovation for Technological Advancement Award from the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA).

His professional credentials reflect a blend of instructional, technical, and executive leadership expertise. Tim is a National Board Certified Teacher, Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM), Google Certified Trainer, and ITIL® 4 Foundation certified.

Before serving as Executive Director, Tim worked as a classroom teacher, project manager, and web developer—experience that continues to inform his systems-level, educator-centered approach to innovation. He holds a Master of Information Science from Indiana University and a Master of Education in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership from the University of Illinois.

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