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Resources and events on long-term technology planning for K-12 districts, including strategic planning for school safety and emergency response.

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Technology Audits & Assessments

Free district technology assessments to Illinois public school districts.

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Toolkit Must-Haves for K–12 Edtech Leaders & Teams

Which physical and digital tools do all K-12 tech teams need? This guide outlines recommendations from current K-12 tech leaders, including what you need for maintenance, organization, troubleshooting, and more.

Best Practices · Tools and Apps
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Cyber Incident Response & Recovery Framework for Schools

This framework for K-12 technology leaders and district stakeholders defines the structured lifecycle for responding to and recovering from cyber incidents within an educational environment.

Best Practices · Standards
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Principles for Supporting Meaningful Tech Integration

Intentional and strategic integration can ensure technology enhances, not replaces, student-centered learning. This resource highlights five tech integration principles that can amplify authentic tech-powered learning.

Best Practices · Guidance
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2025 Illinois K-12 Technology Workforce Report

This report offers a detailed look at relevant K-12 workforce trends as well as the professionals who keep school technology operations running smoothly—from managing networks and cybersecurity to leading district technology teams.

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BluumLIVE Fall 2026

Sep 29, 2026 Naperville

This in-person, open house style conference, hosted by Bluum, will bring together our valued customers to explore the latest innovations in Education Technology. The highlight of the event will be the BluumLIVE Expo hours, where…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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ROE #1 Tech Leadership Meeting

Apr 24, 2026 Mount Sterling 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…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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911 HALO for K-12 Emergency Response & School Safety

911 HALO for K-12 Emergency Response & School Safety

Apr 9, 2026 Online Free

Tune in for a live demo of 911 HALO — SAS HALO’s Next-Generation School Security Hub, built to unify emergency response communications across your schools and strengthen coordination with public safety.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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ROE 45 Technology Roundtable

May 7, 2026 Red Bud, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 30 Technology Roundtable

May 6, 2026 Murphysboro, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 48 & ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meetings

May 1, 2026 Peoria, IL Free

You're invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 12 and ROE 20 Technology Roundtable

Apr 29, 2026 Online Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leadership Meeting

Apr 10, 2026 Peoria, IL Free

You're invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 12 and ROE 20 Technology Roundtable

Feb 24, 2026 Online $25

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 45 Technology Roundtable

Feb 19, 2026 Online Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE #30 Technology Roundtable

Feb 11, 2026 Murphysboro, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 26 & ROE 33 Tech Leadership Meetings

Dec 18, 2025 Galesburg Free

Join fellow edtech specialists and technology leaders to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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The Unsung Hero of AI: Rethinking the Workstation’s Role

The Unsung Hero of AI: Rethinking the Workstation’s Role

Oct 2, 2025 Online

As AI continues to reshape industries, the spotlight often falls on cloud infrastructure and data centers - yet the true unsung hero may be much closer to the user: the workstation. In this webinar, we’ll…

Network & Systems Management
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ROE 40 Tech Leadership Meeting

Oct 15, 2025 Online Free

You're invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 26 & ROE 33 Tech Leadership Meetings

Sep 30, 2025 Galesburg Free

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.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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BluumLIVE Fall 2025 – Chicago, IL

Oct 21, 2025 Schaumburg, IL

Join us for BluumLIVE in Chicago, IL on Tuesday, October 21st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time. This in-person , open house style conference, hosted by Bluum, will bring together our valued customers…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

Oct 6, 2025 Mount Vernon, IL Free

oin us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 12 & ROE 20 Technology Roundtable

Dec 17, 2025 Online $25

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 45 Technology Roundtable

Dec 9, 2025 Online Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Mar 3, 2026 Marion, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Jan 22, 2026 Marion, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 30 Technology Roundtable

Dec 3, 2025 Murphysboro, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 30 Technology Roundtable

Oct 8, 2025 Murphysboro, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 45 Technology Roundtable

Sep 30, 2025 Red Bud, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

May 4, 2026 Mount Vernon, IL Free

oin us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 13 Technology Roundtable

Mar 4, 2026 Mount Vernon, IL Free

oin us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools.

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Dec 4, 2025 Marion, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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ROE 21 Technology Roundtable

Sep 30, 2025 Marion, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Google Admin Workshop

Oct 9, 2025 Morton, IL Free

Earn a recognized certification and better prepare yourself to manage your school's Google environment! This live, Level 1 bootcamp will guide you and your technical staff through educational best practices, Admin console skills and techniques,…

Network & Systems Management
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AI How and Why: Is AI Leading K-12’s Future or Are We?
May 8, 2025 5 min read

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…

Artificial Intelligence