• SOC vs. The Clock!

    Thu. March 5, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Free
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    Illinois K-12 technology directors and cybersecurity staff will be immersed in a live cybersecurity experience unlike anything you’ve seen before.

    Jason Lassourreille
    Jason Lassourreille
    Senior Sales Engineer, Sophos
  • AI in the Classroom

    Fri. October 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    Join us for an engaging session that will take you through a brief history of AI, highlighting its evolution and current advancements, particularly in generative AI. We'll delve into the concept of AI literacy, providing foundational knowledge and practical strategies for integrating AI into your teaching practice. Discover the implications of AI for education and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools that can enhance learning and differentiate instruction. Embark on this exciting journey to understand and leverage AI!

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

    AI Summit 2025

    Fri. October 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Free
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    Join us for the AI SummIT!

    Brian Bates
    Brian Bates
    Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
  • AA 4054: Designing a Comprehensive CS Program for School Leaders

    Thu. June 26, 2025 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | $125
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    K-12 school leaders: discover how to successfully meet Illinois' computer science learning mandates by following research-informed practices for creating an implementation plan.

    Charity Freeman
    Charity Freeman
    Principal Consultant, CS for Success
  • Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | West IL

    Tue. April 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
    Capital Area Career Center 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL, United States

    This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

    Duane Shaffer
    Duane Shaffer
    Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center