Professional Learning Services
Interested in Custom Professional Learning?
Let us work with your organization to determine your needs and provide your audience with the cutting-edge EdTech professional learning they require to prepare our students for tomorrow.
The State Leader in EdTech Professional Learning
A significant part of the LTC’s mission is to provide forward-thinking, impactful, technology-related professional learning to all Illinois school districts, schools, educators, and school personnel. Our regional services teams and subject matter experts provided 750+ professional learning events to 24,000 participants during the 2020-21 school year. All of our professional learning events are customizable to meet the unique needs of the target audience, and we frequently work with whole counties, district, school, and school-level teams.
We are committed to providing the highest quality professional learning experiences possible. We utilize knowledgeable presenters and facilitators with extensive and diverse EdTech expertise. Presenters range from our own highly-trained and experienced LTC staff members to local and national practicing educators and experts. And since the LTC is an Illinois State Board of Education program, our professional learning programs are free or low cost to Illinois school districts.
Common Types of Professional Learning Experiences:
- In-Person and Virtual Workshop
- In-Person and Virtual Networking Events
- Sessions at State Conferences
- Summits and Conferences
- Online Courses and Microcredentials
- Webinars
- Year-Long Professional Learning Series and Capacity Building Programs
- Informational Presentations (Board Meetings, Parent Nights, etc.)
- Customized Professional Learning Experiences
Our Focus Areas
Digital Learning Models
The approach to teaching and learning at a classroom, building, or district level.
- Technology Frameworks & Paradigms
- Virtual, Remote, and Blended Learning
- Technology-Enhanced Personalized Learning
Digital Teaching & Learning
The application of technology in education.
- Technology in the Content Areas
- Digital Citizenship
- Computer Science and Computational Thinking
- Creation and Creativity
- Emerging Technologies and Trends
Digital-Age Leadership & Capacity Building
Planning and leadership development.
- Leadership
- Technology Planning and Evaluation
- Technology Funding and Access
- Instructional Technology Coaching Practices and Models
Digital Tools, Apps, & Resources
Focused on specific tools and resources.
- Platforms: Apple, Google, Microsoft.
- Other Digital Tools, Apps, and Resources
- Open Education Resources
Technology Leadership & Support
Supporting technology leaders.
- Data Privacy
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology Management
- Purchasing
Professional Learning Catalog
Below is a catalog of professional learning offerings we often provide. This catalog can serve as a starting point for custom-designed experiences specific for your organization. A Google Doc version is also available.