SEL+Tech Consulting & Support
Our Relationship with Humans and Technology Matters
Transforming School Culture through Digital Responsibility and Human Connection
The Learning Technology Center (LTC), in collaboration with ROE#9 and ROE#39, is dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships and promoting ethical, active technology use in educational settings. We strive to foster an engaged, supportive learning community by integrating digital responsibility and enhancing school culture. Our goal is to empower students with essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, empathy, leadership, and problem-solving, preparing them for a future of human-machine collaboration.
We emphasize the importance of balancing technology use with human connections to achieve digital thriving. Through personalized support, training sessions, and resource sharing, we equip educators with the tools and knowledge to seamlessly integrate technology into their curricula and school-wide practices, fostering a holistic approach to student well-being and academic success.
Our Consulting Services
Planning & Implementation
- Strategic Planning: We partner with districts to create comprehensive plans for integrating digital citizenship, online safety, social media literacy, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) across all educational and administrative areas, ensuring alignment with academic goals and standards.
- Instruction and Curriculum Guidance: Our team of educational leaders assists districts in adopting, adapting, and integrating digital responsibility and SEL competencies throughout the curriculum. This includes explicitly teaching self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and fostering positive relationships.
- Implementation Support: Our experts provide continuous guidance on effectively rolling out digital responsibility and SEL programs, from initial planning to full-scale implementation, ensuring smooth transitions and maximum impact.
Professional Development
- Educator and Administrator Training: We deliver tailored training sessions and workshops to empower educators and administrators with the skills necessary to champion digital citizenship, online safety, social media literacy, and SEL integration in their teaching practices.
- Best Practices in Digital Responsibility and SEL: We provide educators with the latest research, trends, and best practices in digital responsibility and SEL, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to lead in these critical areas.
Evaluation and Support
- Program Evaluation: Our consultants partner with districts to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of digital responsibility and SEL programs through comprehensive data collection and analysis. We identify successes and areas for enhancement, ensuring continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.
- Technical Assistance: We offer ongoing, dedicated support to guarantee the effective implementation and sustainability of digital responsibility and SEL initiatives. Our commitment is to bolster the well-being of students and the educational community, fostering a positive and thriving school environment.
Why Work with Us
Experienced, Unbiased Consulting
Our team, composed of seasoned educators, SEL specialists, and consultants, brings a rich understanding of how to integrate digital citizenship, online safety, social media literacy, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the educational landscape effectively. Partnering with us means having a dedicated ally in navigating the complexities of embedding digital responsibility and SEL into your curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and promoting student well-being.
Cost-Effective Innovation
Our work related to human and technology relationships is partly funded through a partnership with the Champaign-Ford ROE# 9, Macon-Piatt ROE #39 and the ISBE REACH program. Work within ROE#9 and #39 is often free. We also contract directly with school districts outside of ROE#9 and #39 to provide professional learning, coaching, and resource development.
