Focus Area
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Resources and services to support the technology infrastructure and digital curriculum lifecycle, including need assessment, strategic planning, procurement, and evaluation.
Supporting the whole lifecycle of technology within schools
Through our specialized technology service team, the LTC provides insights and guidance across the entire digital curriculum lifecycle, including needs assessments, strategic planning, and impact evaluations.
We can also save your district time and money through the LTC Purchasing Program and its pre-negotiated purchasing contracts. Membership is free and open to all Illinois K-12 education institutions.
Services
Resources
Best Practices
Vendor Accessibility Compliance Email Template
Districts may collect digital accessibility compliance documentation from third-party vendors. This template helps district leaders initiate this process and communicate action items to vendors.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Best Practices
Anatomy of an Accessible Website
What does an accessible page look like? This infographic illustrates key web accessibility best practices in action, including heading structure, meaningful links, alternative text, color contrast.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Best Practices
Web Accessibility Checklist for Schools
These checklists can support a thorough digital audit and help your school track if its PDFs, videos, interactive learning tools, and website comply with WCAG 2.1 best practices.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Best Practices
Implementing Digital Accessibility in Education
Developing and maintaining digital accessibility means more than checking a box. This primer offers school leaders a simple starting point for understanding relevant best practices and current accessibility mandates.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Report
Save Money with Cooperative Purchasing
What is cooperative purchasing? How can it help your district select trusted tech vendors while saving time, effort, and money? This white paper offers answers + an intro to Illinois' cooperative purchasing program, LTC Purchasing…
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Guidance
Technology Documentation Guide
Using Google Drive and Docs, this Technology Documentation Guide can help districts more effectively organize critical technology-related documents in a single digital repository.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/Support
Best Practices
Accessibility for K12 Schools
The design of websites and digital media should avoid creating barriers for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Every student, staff member, and parent should be able to utilize digital content fully.
Administrators · Technology Leaders/SupportEvents
Articles
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
What’s the Better Buy: Cell Phone Storage Pouches vs Storage Lockers
Both options offer benefits and drawbacks for school districts working to affordably comply with Illinois' school cell phone ban. Compare them side-by-side and explore curated picks from our Vendor Partners.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
What is R2v3 Electronics Recycling, and Why Do I Need It?
When it comes to disposing of IT assets, there is a massive differences in e-waste recycling. If your district is looking to properly recycle its laptops and tablets, you have…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Inside a Real-Life School Safety Emergency
In a school safety emergency, seconds matter. Last year, the right combination of technology and training from Centigix helped a district respond quickly to protect students and teachers.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Navigating and Purchasing with Punchouts
Punchout sites give you the best of both worlds – access to a broader range of products, with all of the Marketplace's ease of use. Here's how you can start…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Finding What You’re Looking For on the Marketplace
Looking for replacement parts? Want to stock up on instructional supplies? Here are four strategies for using the Marketplace to search for everything on your district's shopping list.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Amazon vs. Purchasing Cooperatives: Where Should Your School Shop?
Purchasing devices and supplies from Amazon can feel thrifty, but relying on it means leaving benefits on the table. Pre-negotiated contracts offer savings and support that enhance ROI in the…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Turning Tech Purchases into Impact
Smart technology planning is about building sustainable processes that connect people, goals, and collaboration to turn purchases into lasting impact.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
What is Azure Dev Tools for Teaching?
Azure Dev Tools for Teaching will be adjusting its access policy on August 15th, 2025. After that date, only existing administrators will retain continued access and no new administrator signups…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Back to School Shopping Made Easy with ILTPP Marketplace
August is just around the corner. Find everything from crayons to Chromebooks and utilize approval chains to speed up procurement before the first bell.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Congratulations to our 2025-26 ILTPP Ambassadors!
Meet this year's ambassadors, who bring a face to cooperative purchasing's transformative potential. Their experiences and passion will help more Illinois districts see how ILTPP impacts students like theirs.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Cooperative Purchasing Power: Building Trust with Vetted Vendor Partners
When vendors are pre-screened for stability, competitive pricing, and K-12 reputation, you can count on them for support while navigating this complex purchasing landscape.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
New and Renewed Contracts: Spring 2025
Furniture, instructional supplies, digital resources, buybacks, LED lighting, and more – shop all 28 updated AEPA contracts for savings across your entire FY 2025-26 procurement list.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Tariff-Proofing your School’s Tech Budget: Maximize Savings with ILTPP
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.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Gear Up for School Purchasing Season with the ILTPP Marketplace
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.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
How Can Sustainable Tech Transform the Future of Education?
Classrooms today are powered by technology. Laptops have become as essential as textbooks, allowing students to learn, connect, and prepare for a future that demands digital fluency. But as schools…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
SH Connect Compliance Management System
SH Connect – Manage every aspect of your school's emergency prepardness program with user friendly software.
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Enhancing Physical Security: 3 Solutions for Illinois K-12 Schools
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…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Office 365 A1 Plus for education will retire on August 1, 2024
Why is Office 365 A1 Plus being retired? Microsoft introduced Office 365 A1 Plus to schools in 2015 to ease the provisioning burden for IT in moving users to the…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration
See How School Districts Are Creating Learning Spaces That Suite Their Students
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
ILTPP Announces Ambassador Program
The ILTPP Ambassador program is focused on bringing together edtech pacemakers from around the state and putting their shared wisdom into action. Meet the first class of ambassadors!
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
How to Start Recycling E-Waste with ILTPP
Every school district deals with broken or out of date devices. Don't let your e-waste backlog pile up! Check out these 5 trusted recycling and buyback programs that can save…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Technology and Funding after the Pandemic
As stimulus funding begins to taper off, districts must prepare to financially support their tech-powered learning environment for the long term. Here are several key considerations every K-12 leader needs…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Choosing the Right Chromebook for Schools and Districts
Many schools in Illinois and around the US are interested in purchasing new Chromebooks. But which Chromebook model is best? Which model offers the best value? You'll find answers and…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
New Updates for Microsoft for Education and Google Chrome Management Licensing
The Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) has announced several updates to two of their most popular contracts. These updates will help your school or district blossom into new learning…
Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
Recapping the Redesigning Learning Spaces Summits
Many schools are changing the environments in which our students are learning. The LTC recently hosted two summits at schools doing just that.
Purchasing Contracts
Contracts are facilitated by ILTPP, the LTC’s cooperative that leverages the collective buying power of Illinois K-12 schools to provide affordable, high-quality technology and digital learning resources through trusted vendor partnerships.
New
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Mission Telecom
Contract #LTCPP-026MT01
End Date: July 19, 2027
Category: Mobile & Cellular Connectivity
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Pitsco : Career and Technical Education
Contract #AEPA 026.5-A
End Date: May 31, 2027
Category: Career & Technical Education (CTE)
New
WBME
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Midwest Technology Products
Contract # AEPA 026.5-A
End Date: May 31, 2027
Category: Career & Technical Education (CTE), Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Furniture
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
BLICK Art Materials: Career & Technical Education
Contract #AEPA 026.5-A
End Date: May 31, 2027
Category: Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Direct Contract / Sole Source
AGP
Contract #ILTPP-26AGP04
End Date: April 23, 2027
Category: Computer Equipment, Peripherals, & Related Services
Featured
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Paxton Patterson
Contract #AEPA 026.5 A
End Date: May 31, 2027
Category: Career & Technical Education (CTE)
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Highland
Contract #AEPA 026-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Student Transportation Services
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Nurse Supply
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Health & Wellness
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Bluum
Contract #ILTPP-26BL04
End Date: March 31, 2027
Category: Technology Catalog
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Neuralign USA
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Health & Wellness, Instructional/Classroom Content
New
WBME
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
SHI: Technology Catalog
Contract #AEPA 026-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Technology Catalog
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
CDW-G
Contract #AEPA 026-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Technology Catalog
Featured
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
TinyEYE Therapy Services
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Health & Wellness
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Connect Distributors
Contract #AEPA 025.5-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Mobile & Cellular Connectivity
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Medline Industries: Health & Wellness
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Health & Wellness
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Quill: Health & Wellness
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Health & Wellness
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Health
Contract #AEPA 026-B
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Health & Wellness
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Specialty: Furniture
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Quill: Furniture
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
National Business Furniture
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Lakeshore Learning Materials: Furniture
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Demco
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
AmTab Manufacturing
Contract #AEPA 026-A
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Furniture
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
South Western Communications
Contract #AEPA 025-E
End Date: February 28, 2026
Category: Security Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Specialty: Security Solutions
Contract #AEPA 025-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Security Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Facility Solutions Group (FSG)
Contract #AEPA 026-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: LED Lighting
New
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Twotrees Technologies
Contract #AEPA 025-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Direct Contract / Sole Source
ManagedMethods
Contract #ILTPP-25MM02
End Date: July 31, 2026
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Kajeet
Contract #AEPA 025.5-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Mobile & Cellular Connectivity
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Xpel: Cybersecurity & Training
Contract #AEPA 025-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Direct Contract / Sole Source
CTL
Contract #ILTPP-CTL2504
End Date: May 14, 2027
Category: Chromebooks, Computer Equipment, Peripherals, & Related Services
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Bluebird: Security Solutions
Contract #AEPA 025-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Security Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
ActZero: Cybersecurity & Training
Contract #AEPA 025-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Deledao
Contract #ILTPP 025DLD01
End Date: March 31, 2027
Category: Security Solutions
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Trafera
Contract #ILTPP-025TRA04
End Date: February 4, 2027
Category: Technology Catalog
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
CENTEGIX
Contract #AEPA 025-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Security Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
SAS Halo
Contract #AEPA 025-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Security Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Resolute Guard
Contract #AEPA 025-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Kyocera
Contract #AEPA 025-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Copiers, MFPs, Printers, & Managed Services
WBME
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
SHI: Cybersecurity & Training
Contract #AEPA 025-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Cybersecurity & Training
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
DEX Imaging
Contract #AEPA 025-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Copiers, MFPs, Printers, & Managed Services
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Specialty: Athletic Equipment & Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-G
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Athletic Equipment & Supplies
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
The OrganWise Guys
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content
Featured
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Teq
Contract #ILTPP-024TEQ01
End Date: July 31, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, STEM/STEAM
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
SchoolsPLP
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Quill: School & Instructional Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: School & Instructional Supplies
WBME
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Mackin Educational Resources
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Library/Media Resources & Automation
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Lakeshore Learning Materials: School & Instructional Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: School & Instructional Supplies
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Flinn Scientific
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Facilities Management Express (FMX)
Contract #AEPA 024-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Computerized Maintenance Mgmt Systems
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
EPS Learning
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Complete Book & Media Supply
Contract #AEPA-024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Digital/Print Textbooks
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Contract #AEPA 024-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Digital/Print Textbooks, Library/Media Resources & Automation
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
BLICK Art Materials: School & Instructional Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: School & Instructional Supplies
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Audio Enhancement
Contract #AEPA 024-H
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Audio Visual Integration
WBME
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Just Right Reader
Contract #AEPA 023-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: School & Instructional Supplies
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Total Technology
Contract #AEPA 023-E
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Technology Buyback
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
E-Rate Central
Contract #AEPA 025.5-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: E-Rate Consulting Services
Featured
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Newsela
Contract #ILTPP-21NEW03
End Date: February 22, 2028
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Instructional/Classroom Content
WBME
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Midwest Educational Furnishings
Contract #ILTPP-24MEF04
End Date: March 14, 2027
Category: Furniture
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Daktronics
Contract #AEPA 024-F
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Digital Display Solutions
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Brightly
Contract #AEPA 024-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Computerized Maintenance Mgmt Systems
Direct Contract / Sole Source
ByteSpeed
Contract # ILTPP-23BS03
End Date: October 2, 2026
Category: Technology Catalog
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Howard Technology Solutions
Contract #ILTPP-23HTS02
End Date: March 14, 2027
Category: Digital Display Solutions, Furniture, Networking & Security, Printers, Copiers & Scanners
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
School Specialty: School & Instructional Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-D
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: School & Instructional Supplies
Competitively Bid (via AEPA)
Quill: Office Supplies
Contract #AEPA 023-C
End Date: February 28, 2027
Category: Office Supplies
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Extreme Networks
Contract #ILTPP-26EX03
End Date: February 14, 2027
Category: Technology Solutions
Featured
Direct Contract / Sole Source
Microsoft
Contract #Microsoft
End Date: June 28, 2035
Category: Software
NASPO
HP NASPO ValuePoint
Contract #23011-ILTPP
End Date: June 30, 2028
Category: Computer Equipment, Peripherals, & Related Services
Featured
Direct Contract / Sole Source
JourneyEd
Contract #ILTPP-24JE02
End Date: August 31, 2027
Category: Digital Resources & Instructional Materials, Technology Catalog