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Springfield Career Spark – STEAM Expo

Tue. April 29, 2025 | 9:15 am - 1:45 pm | Free
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

Hosted by the LTC in partnership with Junior Achievement and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), this event offers 8th grade students a unique opportunity to interact with real-world STEAM applications and explore how technology will shape their world.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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CTL Webinar – Stretch Your IT Dollars: Innovative Ways to Mitigate Chromebook Purchase Costs

Tue. April 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Online IL, United States

In today's educational landscape, reliable and accessible technology is paramount, but tight budgets and variable device prices can create significant financial challenges. This webinar, presented by CTL, offers a practical and insightful exploration of innovative strategies to maximize your IT investment and effectively manage the total cost of ownership for your Chromebook fleet.

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Ask Us Anything: Solving K-12 Tech Teams’ Biggest Challenges

Tue. April 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |

Join us next week for an engaging and interactive webinar tackling the biggest challenges facing K-12 tech teams today, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, student safety incidents, the strain of limited resources, and more. We'll be joined by an expert panel of guest speakers from K-12 tech teams around the country—including Bob Boyd, Director of […]

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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Wed. April 30, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 30: Administrative Center 101 Spero Dr, Murphysboro, IL, United States

Tired of the same old teaching routines? Blast boredom our of your classroom with Canva, which can help you and your students embark on a creative journey towards impactful learning.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | East Central IL

Wed. April 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Transforming Education with Dell’s Data-Driven Solutions

Wed. April 30, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |

In today's educational landscape, unstructured data is a key driver of growth and innovation. Dell Technologies understands that unstructured data plays a critical role across various use cases in higher education and K12 environments. Our Unstructured Data Solutions portfolio, featuring the robust capabilities of Dell PowerScale, is designed to transform how institutions manage, access, and […]

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Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Mastering Specialized Instruction in 2025

Wed. April 30, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |

There is no such thing as a "typical classroom." Schools are seeing more students with diverse learning needs, yet teachers are often left without enough rigorous resources, time, or support. Administrators face budget constraints, evolving policies, teacher shortages, and the growing role of technology—it can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! Join us for an […]

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ROE 17 Tech Networking Meeting

Thu. May 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 17: DeWitt/Livingston/Logan/McLean 201 E. Grove Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IL

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | Chicagoland

Thu. May 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
North Cook ISC 1 1001 E Touhy Ave, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Take Coding to the Sky with Drones!

Thu. May 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm | $260
McHenry County Community Foundation 33 E. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Come discover what it takes to bring drones into the classroom as a part of this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, code their own drone, and learn about essential drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, operational requirements, and drone model options. Participants will also walk away with a Robolink Codrone of their own to make implementing their newfound drone knowledge even easier.

Ben Sondgeroth
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 9 Tech Networking Meeting

Thu. May 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free
ROE 9: Champaign/Ford 3358 Big Pine Trail, Champaign, Illinois, USA

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from your peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | Northwest IL

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Free
Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, IL, United States

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

Duane Shaffer
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
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Canva: Your Launchpad for Creative Learning

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $20
ROE 21 Training Center 502 West Jackson Street, Marion

Capture attention with eye-catching visuals and interactive presentations. Ignite student creativity through engaging infographics, videos, storybooks, and dynamic portfolios. Go beyond the basics and create truly transformative learning experiences that foster active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking. Prepare your students to become confident, capable, and future-ready learners equipped with essential 21st-century skills.

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 56 Tech Networking Meeting

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Free
ROE 56: Will 116 N. Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

This networking session welcomes all technology professionals - technology directors, technology support staff, coaches, and IT specialists/leaders. We may kick things off with a brief presentation, but the real magic happens when we open the floor. Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas in a supportive space, and learn from peers!

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
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ROE 48 and ROE 53 Tech Leaders Roundtable

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Free
Illini Central CUSD 189 208 N West Ave, Mason City, United States

This group, hosted by ROE 53, ROE 48 and the Learning Technology Center, will meet monthly to see tech innovation in action within area schools. Time will also be provided for networking and sharing information on pertinent tech topics with other technology leaders in our region.

Lisa Schwartz
Lisa Schwartz
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | West Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Kelli Ballard
Kelli Ballard
Professional Development Coordinator, ROE 53: Mason/Tazewell/Woodford
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ROE 47 Technology Round Table

Fri. May 2, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Free
ROE 47: Lee/Ogle/Whiteside 1001 W 23rd St, Sterling, Illinois, USA

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 discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.

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