Technology PD and Services
Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K12 districts, educators, and technology leaders.
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.
We Support Districts, Schools and Educators Across the State of Illinois
School Districts Receiving Support in Illinois
LTC Professional Learning Events Each Year
Professional Learning Event Participants Per Year
Students Reached Across Illinois
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.
Coding with Ozobots: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators
In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn the basics of Ozobots, including how they work and how to program them. K-12 students can code Evo two ways: screen-free with Color Code markers and online with Ozobot Blockly visual programming or Python. You’ll explore how Ozobots can be used to teach coding concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditionals, and how to integrate them into your curriculum.
Google Apps and Extensions to Support Executive Function and Empower Students
Tune in to explore a range of Google apps and extensions specifically designed to support executive function, including a framework for selecting the right assistive tech to promote student independence.
Stay Up-To-Date
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
Online Courses for Every New Year’s Resolution
New year, new goals! Get a fresh start on your commitment to read more, get organized, or build better tech boundaries with resolution-worthy online courses.
Cybersecurity and the Day the Internet Died
“We’ve been hacked. It’s bad.” Guest Emily Flach lived it as a K-12 tech director. Learn from her experiences + hear Eric Muckensturm’s strategies for safeguarding your school against evolving cyber threats.
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.
