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

How Do I Start Teaching CS? Your CS Questions Answered

What are the best starter resources for teaching coding? How can I build my CS teaching confidence? How do you sustainably build a CS program in a rural district? Cody

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center

Young Designers at Work (Student Voices, Part 1)

The next generation of makers and designers are current Illinois students. Hear how 3rd graders are using TinkerCAD and 4th graders are engineering adaptive and assistive devices in their classroom

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Linda DeYounge
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center

Navigating and Purchasing with Punchouts

Punchout sites give you the best of both worlds – access to a broader range of products, with all of the Marketplace’s ease of use. Here’s how you can start

Technology Planning & Procurement
Amanda Bruns
Amanda Bruns
Member Engagement 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.

Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!

Mar 24, 2026
$250

As drones continue to grow in both popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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

Getting Started with AI: Special Education Edition

Mar 25, 2026
$25

This introductory workshop is designed to empower special education teachers with the essential skills to address their unique classroom challenges and reduce workload.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
Code.orgComputer Science (CS)Featured (Webinar)

Coach Training for Code.org

Mar 27, 2026
$50

Eager to bring Code.org to your district? This in-depth training sets up educators for success using facilitation models and strategies aligned with developing computer science teaching competency.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Declutter & Enhance your Google Digital Life

Mar 31, 2026
$35

There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow that improves efficiency, cuts down on digital clutter, and helps you get stuff done everyday.

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

Be Connected: Physical Inventory

Apr 1, 2026
Free

You cannot protect what you don’t know you have. Grab your inventory list and tune as we discuss strategies for keeping this “living document” and critical security tool up-to-date in the face of constant hardware

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Cybersecurity

Managed Detection and Response with LTC & SentinelOne

Apr 1, 2026
Free

MDR is a proven strategy for staying ahead emerging cyber threats. See it in action with a live demo and learn how our new partnership makes this cybersecurity strategy more accessible to Illinois school districts.

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