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.

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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.

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Services

Services designed specifically for the needs of K12 schools, including consulting, technology and cybersecurity audits, an edtech purchasing cooperative, and more.

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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.

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Latest Articles

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

Blog Post
What is a vCISO? Dedicated Cybersecurity Leadership for K-12 Schools
September 8, 2026 10 min read

What is a vCISO? Dedicated Cybersecurity Leadership for K-12 Schools

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. A vCISO offers K-12 schools the dedicated leadership and big-picture perspective needed to understand, manage, and communicate cybersecurity risk.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Blog Post
Meet our Digital Content Partners
August 19, 2026 5 min read

Meet our Digital Content Partners

Get to know the teachers, coaches, and K-12 leaders leading this fall's webinars + a sneak peek at how they'll help you differentiate tech uses, design engaging PD, and create…

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
One-to-One Season Four Preview: “Is edtech mostly useless?”
August 18, 2026

One-to-One Season Four Preview: “Is edtech mostly useless?”

It started with a provocative article. Now, we're digging deep into the current edtech discourse during our upcoming season, with guest voices challenging us to critically appraise where classroom tech…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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Latest Contracts from LTC Purchasing Program

Save Money with Cooperative Pricing

LTC Purchasing Program, 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.

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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.

Event

ROE 39 Tech Networking Meeting

Sep 16, 2026 Online Free

Curious about how other technology leaders are navigating challenges and initiatives in their districts? Have a recent success or an ongoing challenge you’d love to talk through with peers? Join us for an open discussion…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Be Connected: Welcome Back!

Be Connected: Welcome Back!

Sep 16, 2026 Online Free

Let's talk about what your team worked on over the summer months. What goals did you accomplish? What projects hit unexpected snags? Tune in to share your team's summer 2026 experience and learn about how…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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STEM Cohort

Sep 17 – Oct 10, 2026 Mt. Sterling, IL Free

This workshop will equip educators with practical, plug-and-play strategies to bring computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence (AI) to life.

Computer Science & STEM
Event

ROE 8 Technology Roundtable

Sep 17, 2026 Lena, IL Free

Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in…

Leadership & Capacity Building
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Tech Treks: Code Like a Pro in Canva

Sep 17, 2026 Online Free

No coding experience needed! Build, test, and refine your own classroom-ready project while discovering practical ways to create custom learning experiences – all through Canva's beginner-friendly coding environment.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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