Technology PD and Services

Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.

About Us

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.

Impact

We Support Districts, Schools and Educators Across the State of Illinois

852

School Districts Receiving Support in Illinois

650+

LTC Professional Learning Events Each Year

24,000

Professional Learning Event Participants Per Year

300,000

Students Reached Across Illinois

Upcoming Events

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.

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

| Free

Calling all K-12 computer science and STEM educators! Join your peers from across the state each month for an informative, engagement-rich networking meeting centered on topics that matter most to you.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Program Manager, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Declutter your Google Life

| Free

Are you looking to clean up your Drive and Gmail? Want to start the new year with a fresh, organized digital space?

Join Lisa to learn productivity tips and tricks for Google Drive and Gmail that can improve your workflow and prevent digital clutter.

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

Swiss Army AI: Tools for Every Leader’s Toolbox

| Free

Let’s dive into the practical side of Artificial Intelligence for school administrators and teacher leaders, showcasing a variety of AI tools designed to streamline and enhance your workflow. From data analysis to communication, let AI be your Swiss Army knife, offering versatile solutions to common administrative challenges.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Latest Blogs

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Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology

Google

Can ChromeOS Become your School’s Primary OS?

ChromeOS has become a student device mainstay in numerous schools. See how one Illinois school fully transitioned to using ChromeOS and Chromebooks, with a focus on functionality and staff buy-in.

Brayden Matsko
Brayden Matsko
IT Coordinator, St. Michael The Archangel School (Streator)

Looking Ahead to 2025 – 5 Questions with Tim McIlvain

What’s ahead for the LTC in 2025? Our Executive Director shares his insights on edtech’s future and how the LTC is preparing to meet the evolving needs of Illinois schools.

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Leadership

9 Powerful Ways Districts Can Engage Parents in AI Education

Parents want to know how AI will impact their child’s learning. These strategies can help districts build trust and clear up misunderstandings as AI enters the classroom.

Tim McIlvain
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center