Technology PD and 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.
Impact
We Support Districts, Schools and Educators Across the State of Illinois
852
School Districts Receiving Support in Illinois
650+
LTC Professional Learning Events Each Year
24,000
Professional Learning Event Participants Per Year
300,000
Students Reached Across Illinois
Upcoming Events
The LTC holds over 650 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.
SummIT
| $100
Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tackling the toughest IT issues facing your school district while connecting with fellow tech directors and IT staff in a collaborative environment.
Duane Shaffer
Director of Technology Services, Learning Technology Center
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center
Area 6 AI Summit
| $100
Come discover AI’s current and future role in education during the Area 6 AI Summit, hosted by the Learning Technology Center, ROE 12, ROE 13, ROE 20, ROE 21, and ROE 30.
Brian Bates
Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center
Ben Sondgeroth
Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Northern Illinois, Learning Technology Center
Latest Blogs
Stay Up-To-Date
Check out the LTC Blog for tech tips, timely updates, and insights into harnessing educational technology
Classroom IntegrationFundingSTEM
Micro Grants, Mega Results: Classroom Innovation Grants in Action
A full school year on, 2024’s grant recipients have brought their vision of tech-powered learning to life with STEM and digital literacy projects that reflect their community’s unique needs and goals.
Tim McIlvain
Executive Director, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI How and Why: Avoiding AI Plagiarism at School
Academic integrity isn’t a new concern for teachers, but AI is making many think twice about plagiarism. Preventing it is challenging, but you can learn to avoid it, starting with more human-centered assignments.
Linda DeYounge
Program Manager of Online Learning, Learning Technology Center
Digital WellnessSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)
Featured Resource: Parent Toolkit for Supporting Digital Balance at Home
Digital balance starts at home. Educators can kickstart those conversations with this toolkit, which examines the roots of digital dependency and provides actionable strategies for parents.
Sam Fishel
Digital Content Manager, Learning Technology Center