Edtech PD and Technology Services

Free and low-cost professional learning and services for K-12 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.

Latest Articles

Stay Up-To-Date

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

What’s Happening to the Department of Education?

Redistributing key programs, Title funding consolidation, and potential closure – everything that is (and isn’t) changing in federal education policy and procedure based on 2025 announcements.

Digital Equity
Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center

Chicago Students’ Healthcare Solution Wins Illinois AI Challenge

Students from Walter Payton College Preparatory High School earned recognition for their AI-powered solution for optimizing patient triage at local health clinics.

Artificial Intelligence
Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

What’s Happening to the Department of Education?

2025 brought a lot of change to federal education policies and procedures. Our seasoned Washington expert reviews what’s changing, what isn’t, and how your district can plan confidently in uncertain

Leadership & Capacity Building
Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
Latest Contracts from ILTPP

Save Money with Cooperative Pricing

ILTPP, the LTC’s cooperative program, empowers Illinois K-12 schools by combining district purchasing power to secure affordable, high-quality technology, digital learning tools, and services from trusted vendors.

Upcoming Events

The LTC holds over 800 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.

ROE #30 Technology Roundtable

Feb 11, 2026
Free

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

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 11, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center
PadletTools

Tech Treks: Getting Started with Padlet

Feb 11, 2026
Free

New to Padlet? This is your first stop, where your trail guide will go over the basics of making an account and utilizing a Padlet board to create engaging and collaborative experiences for the classroom.

Zareen Levien
Zareen Levien
Education Marketing Manager, Padlet

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

Feb 17, 2026
$50

Preparing students to be successful digital citizens has never been more challenging.

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

ROE 35 Technology Round Table

Feb 17, 2026
Free

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center

E-Rate Essentials: Form 471 Walkthrough

Feb 18, 2026
Free

Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

Mindy Fiscus
Mindy Fiscus
Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing, Learning Technology Center