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…on the pulse of the latest developments in education and technology policy. Visit our Digital Leadership hub to learn more about how we can help your district leadership understand and implement new mandates throughout the school year. We also annually publish our popular Legal Reference Guide, covering many of the new and updated laws impacting K-12 education. Download the FY23 Guide for FREE to discover insights on e-learning, reporting, funding, and State of Illinois executive orders. This article…

…programs. Service Consulting Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Support Free Support for Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). Service 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 Service ILTPP Purchasing Cooperative Free Save money and time through ILTPP cooperative purchasing contracts. Service Database Legal Reference Guide & Database An introduction to the statutes, regulations,…

…as needed. This guide also utilizes a ready-made Google Doc table of contents, which can be updated easily as your district’s technology environment grows and diversifies. This table of contents is already hooked up to the folder structure, too, so you can make full use of it immediately without needing to update links. To begin using this guide, click the link below. This will create a fresh copy of the guide, the folder structure, and a few sample…

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…– A Teacher’s Guide to Copyright and Fair Use American Library Association Fair Use Evaluator An Introduction to the Structure and Procedure of Creative Commons Creative Commons – License Types, Purposes, and Provisions A Special Thank You A special “thank you” to Renee Bogacz (@mrsbogacz) of Channahon School District 17 for her contributions to this guide. Her insights ensured that this guide’s recommendations and terminology were well-aligned to the needs and views of today’s educators. 12 63136 9…

…Privacy Laws to Know Under state and federal law, Illinois schools are legally required to keep student data secure and safe. This legislative brief provides a summary of several relevant privacy laws, including how they may impact school operations. Resource Handout/Worksheet 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….

The Apple Deployment Guide for Education is intended for technology managers and technical administrators and provides instruction on the steps of deploying Apple devices successfully in a learning environment. View Guide 90244 1…

…actionable strategies. The LTC CyberGuide provides both, allowing institutional leaders to efficiently enhance their cybersecurity posture before a cyber incident occurs. In this free resource, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on how to plan for and implement key aspects of cybersecurity policy, including: Risk assessment and auditing Professional development Insurance acquisition Incident response and disaster recovery planning For institutions interested at enhancing their cybersecurity policies and procedures, this guide also includes strategies and recommendations for upgrading individual cybersecurity elements,…

…you’ll explore Lisa Schwartz Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center An Educator’s Guide to Canva Jul 16, 2025 Free This hands-on session will guide you through using Canva’s templates presentation tool, the whiteboard, and docs for lesson plans and student collaboration. Through group discussions and activities, we will explore Canva’s Magic Studio tools like Lisa Schwartz Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center Unleash Student Creativity with Digital Storytelling…