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

Tech Directors Need Mentors, Too

K-12 IT teams are often isolated. Peer-led mentorship can break that norm. We hear from a current and a former mentee to learn about school tech leadership’s steep learning curve

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Justin Morgan
Justin Morgan
IT Strategy Manager, Learning Technology Center

Finding What You’re Looking For on the Marketplace

Looking for replacement parts? Want to stock up on instructional supplies? Here are four strategies for using the Marketplace to search for everything on your district’s shopping list.

Technology Planning & Procurement
Amanda Bruns
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement Manager, Learning Technology Center

How IT Departments Can Help Lead the Next Era of School Safety

Safety platforms designed with independent connectivity, redundant gateways, and backup power – which IT leaders know well – help ensure that communications remain operational in a crisis.

Technology Planning & Procurement
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Hope Hardin-Borbely
Purchasing Cooperative Manager, 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.

CS & STEM Networking Meeting

Feb 19, 2026
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
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Instructional Technology Coaching

AI for Everyone: Empowering AI through Instructional Technology Coaching

Feb 19, 2026
Free

Curious about AI but not sure how it fits into your school? This beginner-friendly session for teachers and administrators illuminates AI’s potential uses in teaching and learning + how instructional coaching can support safe, guided

Elizabeth Radunz
Elizabeth Radunz
Lead Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center

AI Networking Call for Administrators

Feb 20, 2026
Free

Join fellow school administrators for an open, virtual networking series focused on exploring practical ways artificial intelligence can support your work and your teachers’ success.

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

ROE 9 & ROE 54 Tech Networking Meeting

Feb 20, 2026
Free

Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts?

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center

ROE 47 Technology Roundtable

Feb 20, 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

AI as Your Creative Thought Partner: Storytelling in Google Workspace

Feb 24, 2026
$50

Transform how students demonstrate their learning by turning standard Google tools into a vibrant creative studio.

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