One of the best tech events of the year in Illinois! I may be a bit bias..lol

CTO Summit is in full swing with Jennifer Abrams Successfully Rolling Out an Initiative A Starting Point! #IETL2025

Please join us in congratulating the four individuals elected and reelected to the IETL Board! Their leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing educational technology in Illinois will help guide our work in the years ahead.

Great article about how State-level #CoSN chapters can help #EdTech leaders connect, learn, and grow: Where Can K–12 IT Professionals Find Networking and Support? - edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/20… Keith Krueger Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D. Thomas Ashley Dr. Chantell Manahan, CETL, CCRE

Dozens of people including city officials, DeKalb School District 428 staff and family members from the school's namesake, Leroy Mitchell, gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony... shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

A successful DeKalb School District 428 Back To School Bash!

Join us on September 26th for the Fall IETL Workshop Kickoff! This year’s focus includes cybersecurity, threat detection, operational technology, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network with leaders in the field. #IETL

IETL is excited to announce our upcoming workshops and conferences for the year ahead. These events are crafted to connect, inspire, and empower Chief Technology Officers and Technology Engineers across Illinois. Stay tuned for more details on each event! #IETL

If you are looking to impact education in Kane County, the ROE is looking to fill positions within Operations & Technology as well as Student Services. •Operations & Technology Specialist: bit.ly/optechspeciali… •Family Counselor: go.kaneroe.org/family-counsel…

Our Fall IETL Workshop kicked off with our Engineers leading a dynamic session: Gamifying Cybersecurity Tabletop Threat Assessments. Engaging play, serious defense. #IETL

Kicking off our premier CTO session at the IETL Fall Workshop: The Critical Role of Facilities and Technology Departments in Cybersecurity. Leadership and collaboration come to life through interactive tabletop discussions. #IETL

The FCC just cut funding for Wi-Fi hotspots & school bus connectivity—a major setback in closing the #HomeworkGap. Every student deserves equal access to learning. We stand with All4Ed , @TheEducationTrust, Empower Schools, NEA & others calling the FCC to reverse this decision

CTOs, technology leaders, and engineers check your inbox for an invitation to join IETL’s new communication platform, ParentSquare. Connect with colleagues, share insights, and collaborate with peers across Illinois to strengthen our statewide edtech community. #IETL

Mission Telecom is stepping up to protect affordable Wi-Fi for schools & libraries after FCC’s E-Rate cuts. Their new offer matches E-rate discount to keep students connected on buses & beyond. Learn more: ow.ly/QqB350XbN7w #DigitalEquity #K12 #EdTech #WiFi Keith Krueger

Join us virtually for the Fall Workshop: Continued Conversation event on Thursday, October 30, at 2:00 PM. Please check your inbox for your personalized calendar invitation! #IETL

Join us December 3rd at Pinstripes Oak Brook for the Winter IETL Workshop a day dedicated to exploring how AI is transforming K-12 education and technology leadership. Gain the insights, tools, and frameworks to guide your district confidently into the AI era. #IETL #AI

📣The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics are here! Registration is now open for CoSN’s virtual Summit on Feb 4, 2026 - register now: ow.ly/r68x50XB15X Get early access to the report + connect with global EdTech leaders. Don’t miss it! #K12Innovation #EdTech

📣 The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics are here! Discover Hurdles, Accelerators & Tech Enablers shaping the year ahead—from educator retention & online safety to learner agency & GenAI - ow.ly/lkEp50XB1t5 #DrivingK12Innovation #EdTech

Today’s Winter IETL Workshop brought members together for focused learning and collaboration on how artificial intelligence is transforming K–12 education and IT operations. Members explored from foundational concepts to practical implementation and future possibilities. #IETL

Great IETL presentation on #AI