Spring is here and that means more green – both on the trees and in your school district’s pocket – thanks to a forest of new and renewed AEPA contracts.
Competitively bid and packed with savings, these 28 contracts cover numerous categories on your FY 2025-26 shopping list, including:
Start building your shopping list now by exploring our current contracts, including all 50 of our AEPA contracts →
Unleash creativity with BLICK Art Materials, your ultimate source for over 90,000 art supplies spanning every imaginable medium.
From painting and sculpture to framing and furniture, BLICK offers unparalleled selection and award-winning customer service, making it easier than ever to equip your creative endeavors with quality and affordability.
Contract Highlight: 20% discount off “Each” price on all stocked items; free shipping on most orders over $49
Empower young readers with Just Right Readers’ engaging, Science of Reading-based decodables designed for PK to 5th grade learners.
With over 350 titles and a structured phonics approach, Just Right Reader fosters literacy success by meeting students where they are, ensuring equitable and culturally relevant learning experiences.
Partner with School Specialty, your one-stop solution for transformative learning environments, offering a vast array of trusted brands like Sax, Childcraft, and more!
Beyond products, School Specialty delivers collaborative problem-solving, integrating expertise and services to create 21st Century Safe Schools, focusing on student outcomes and teacher satisfactions.
Contract Highlight: 35% off list price on Supply items; 1% rebate on all online orders
Ignite a love of reading with Barnes & Noble, America’s leading bookseller, offering tailored solutions and personalized support through a nationwide network of local representatives.
Leverage their &CLASSWORK portal for 24/7 access to nearly 2 millions K-12 titles, professional development materials, and exclusive educational products like Book Bundle Backpacks and HiLo titles.
Contract Highlight: 20% discount on purchases ranging between $0 – $999 + more bulk discounts
Discover the power of comprehensive educational resources with Mackin, a woman-owned leader providing over 3.5 million print and digital tiles for PK-12 classrooms and libraries.
Enjoy free collection analysis, processing, and cataloging, plus access to MackinVIA™, their free digital resource management system, for seamless access to eBooks and audiobooks.
Fuel scientific discovery with Flinn Scientific, your trusted partner for high-quality science education products and curricula, based right in Illinois!
With over 40 years of experience, Flinn provides everything from chemicals and hands-on kits to award-winning digital labs, empowering teachers and sparking student curiosity.
Contract Highlight: 10% discount and free shipping on orders over $100; Access to specialized support for new teachers and professional learning webinars
Ignite learning with Lakeshore’s expertly crafted educational materials and furniture, designed by educators to propel students form early childhood through high school.
Lakeshore transforms learning spaces with comprehensive design, customized solutions, and seamless white-glove delivery and installation, all streamlined through cost-effective eProcurement services.
Transform your learning spaces with AmTab, the innovators behind dynamic K-12 Dining and beyond!
From customizable tables and STEM furniture to performance stages and eco-conscious designs, AmTab delivers quality and versatility – all proudly made in the USA.
Contract Highlights: 50% discount across entire catalog; Support for space planning and personalized graphics provided by Illinois-based team of experts.
Fuel curiosity and growth with Demco, a partner dedicated to empowering educators and librarians for nearly 120 years!
Demco offers a vast array of innovative products, from essential supplies to cutting-edge 21st century furniture, all designed to create inspiring and inclusive learning environments.
Contract Highlights: 8% discount on furniture, special pricing on leading brands; Expert design and installation services
Create healthier and more efficient learning environments with Facility Solutions Group (FSG), your trusted partner for LED lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and indoor air quality solutions.
FSG empowers schools to reduce energy usage and enhance student well-being through comprehensive energy audits, expert installation, and building disinfection services.
Contract Highlights: Comprehensive energy audits, installation, and training
Ready to start shopping? Request a free quote or start comparing your options on the ILTPP Marketplace*.
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The Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program (ILTPP) is an LTC service that brings the power of cooperative purchasing to Illinois educational institutions.
We aggregate buying power from hundreds of K-12 districts and connect purchasers with accessible, high-quality, affordable technology and digital learning resources from trusted vendor partners.
First time shopping with us? Here’s how we simplify procurement from start to finish →
Amanda leads ILTPP's member engagement by driving membership growth and support through strategic programs and statewide outreach, ensuring schools across Illinois realize substantial financial benefits.
Sam leads and supports the execution and growth of LTC services through the development and creation of innovative, impactful, and timely digital content.
How much will prices increase? How can your district keep tech costs down? Consider previous tariffs and how cooperative purchasing can help absorb the shock of price spikes.
Purchasing computer equipment, furniture, instructional material, and more has never been so seamless. Try the ILTPP Marketplace to make quick work of your school’s shopping list.
While securing digital learning environments remains a priority, enhancing physical security needs to also be on every district’s radar. These trusted solutions can help protect your students and staff against the current threats and emergencies.
