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Platinum ($15,000+ Contribution)
6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78730
Contact: Dorothy Walton
312-952-6353
Books Are Fun is bridging the literacy gap and building our student's home libraries with Book Blast. We are inspiring more lifelong readers by putting at least one new, popular book in the hands of every student at your school. It's our mission and our guarantee. Books Are Fun has been committed to bringing the hottest books to adults and children across the United States for nearly 30 years.
Contact: Bob Davis
ECRA Group is a premier research and analytics consulting firm that helps educational leaders improve student outcomes by adopting more evidence-based practices. ECRA is an ISBE approved IL-Empower professional learning partner.
909 W. Euclid Ave., #635
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
Contact: John Gatta
847-318-0072
Founded in 1945, Horace Mann Insurance Companies offer auto, home, and life insurance, along with retirement strategies and financial wellness education for educators. We understand the educational community and are committed to providing practical solutions to help address the challenges members face every day.
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715-0001
Contact: Rob Curtis
association.relations@horacemann.com
855-393-7508
2940 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Sydnee Sturdivant
sydnee.sturdivant@ilprincipals.org
2173219573
The pCard provides rebates to schools that could not be obtained separately.
108 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
The School of Education at UIS provides undergraduate and graduate coursework for education programs and licensure.
1 University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Christie Magoulias
217-494-3546
Gold ($10,000 – $14,999 Contribution)
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success - including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.
6228 North Leona Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
Contact: Michael Nick
773-844-0472
School photography
650 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 304
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Contact: Joshua Williams
248-331-3674
As the largest manufacturer of educational furniture in the United States, Virco Inc., is committed to providing the best selection of classroom, training and hospitality furniture for the education market. Virco employs over 600 people in our two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Torrance, CA, and Conway, AR. As a company, Virco is dedicated to outstanding sales support, product training, space planning and promotional literature.
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
Contact: Chris Ward
800-448-4726
Silver ($5000 – $9999 Contribution)
Governing body for middle school/junior high school athletic and activities in Illinois.
1015 Maple Hill Road
Bloomington, IL 61761
309-829-0114
Governing body for high school athletic and activities in Illinois.
2715 McGraw Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
Contact: Craig Anderson
309-663-6377
Bronze ($1,000 - $4999 Contribution)
Contact: Denise Gamble
DLA Architects: Shaping Learning Environments Through Innovative Design
DLA Architects, an architectural firm based in Itasca, Illinois, has been transforming educational spaces for over 40 years. Specializing in the design of state-of-the-art school facilities, we provide a comprehensive range of services from Facility Assessment and Long-Range Planning to Renovations to the design of Additions or new structures.We believe that "Form Follows Learning" and we take the time to truly understand our clients' vision, mission, and pedagogy. By incorporating this insight into our designs, we ensure that every design solution we create inspires learning.
Recognized nationally for our expertise in educational architecture, DLA Architects is also among the top architecture design firms in the Midwest. But it's not just our accolades that make us stand out - it's our company culture. We believe in working hard and having fun, creating a positive and engaging environment for our team and clients alike.
Two Pierce Place, Suite 1300
Itasca, IL 60143
Contact: Carrie Matlock, AIA, NCARB, LEED ®AP BD+C
847-742-4063
Educational Environments (Frank Cooney Company) is a market-leading furniture dealer specializing in 21st-century learning spaces, with over 55 years of experience. We work to bring furniture and design solutions that embrace movement, flexibility, and collaboration; partnering with leading manufacturers and A&D to create the highest quality and most innovative learning spaces. Our office and showroom are in the Chicago Metro Area, but we serve clients throughout the state of Illinois and other states for special projects.
700 Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60008
Contact: Sarah Cooney
6306948800
The key to a comfortable retirement starts with you! At Equitable Financial, we understand the challenges that come with retirement planning, and are committed to helping you through every stage of life. Whether you are beginning your career, changing jobs, or nearing retirement, you can count on us to help reach your savings goals.
520 Lake Cook Road Suite 270
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact: Jennifer Boyce
309-966-0619
A preeminent education law firm representing public schools throughout Illinois. Guin Mundorf, LLC, represents its education clients in a wide variety of areas, including employment and personnel matters, collective bargaining, open meetings and records, purchasing and contracting, policy development, student rights, FERPA, employee benefits, including HIPAA, vocational education, school finance, election law, tort claims, insurance law, real estate and special education,
The attorneys in our Collinsville office are uniquely positioned to provide quality and cost effective legal services to education clients in Illinois.
310 Regency Center
Collinsville, IL 62234-4638
Contact: Barney Mundorf
105 E Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Contact: Melissa Taylor
309-886-5137
IASPA's Mission: We support the human resource professionals who support our schools. Our goal is to connect human resource leaders committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, professional staff.
1770 S. Randall Road, Suite A #104
Geneva, IL 60134
Since 1986, IDEA has been recognized as a statewide, 501(c)(3), non-profit membership organization. Our goal is to inspire, connect, and provide the educational community with opportunities that transform teaching and learning through innovation. We offer our members professional development opportunities, mini-grants, scholarships, and more! Join the IDEA family for free at ideaillinois.org/join
2735 Hassert Boulevard, Suite 135 PMB 304
Naperville, IL 60564
Contact: Heather Woomer
630-628-1088
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) empowers diverse cohorts of learners to foster real-world change as impactful leaders across education, nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and policy work.
Campus Box 5900
Normal, IL 61790
Contact: Lindsey Hall
309-438-1301
education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/educational-administration-foundations
As The Most Trusted Partner in Celebrating Moments That Matter, the essence of our mission is conveyed with three simple words: Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. It’s all about recognizing life’s most important moments, and inspiring the creation and celebration of even more. Commemorating milestones takes many forms. Whether it’s the custom graduation announcements that spread the news to loved ones far and wide, that perfectly-framed diploma radiating with pride, or the tassel hanging from your rearview mirror, we honor the stories written by you. These are your moments that matter.
122 W. Walnut Street
Chatham, IL 62704-7100
Contact: Todd Lawrence
217-483-8989
Kings Financial Consulting, Inc. is an independent fiduciary advisor who provides schools in Illinois with bond financing.
2037 Shady Rest Road
Monticello, IL 61856
Contact: Kendall King, CPA
217-762-4578
PTMA Financial Solutions is the result of the recent merger between the PMA Companies and Public Trust Advisors, LLC. This enhanced, added brand provides a comprehensive platform of treasury, cash, and liquidity management solutions, in addition to municipal advisory and other financial products and services to public entities and financial institutions nationwide.
Contact: Tammie Schallmo
630-657-6446
Stifel is the leading underwriter of school bonds in Illinois and assists school districts in solving funding needs for capital projects from small to multi-millions of dollars.
3201 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite 102
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Anne Noble
618-301-7136
Corporate Members
Academic Approach is an award-winning education company focused on Teaching Beyond the Test™ through skills-based preparation™. Whether it’s preparing students for college entrance exams like the ACT or SAT or providing supplemental education through one-on-one tutoring or school programs, Academic Approach develops high-impact, customized education programs that not only raise tests scores but also grow vital college and career readiness skills.
342 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
773-348-8914
For more than 35 years, Academic Tutoring & Test Prep has provided industry-leading in-person and virtual solutions for ACT and SAT test preparation, State Tests, financial literacy, study skills, workforce development, and tutoring services to more than 3 million students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.
With a 100% student engagement rate, our proven and research-based programs are fun, interactive, and AFFORDABLE. By listening to your specific program's needs, we are able to collaborate with you and maximize your students' success!
120 Main Street, Suite 202
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Contact: Yuval Trachtenberg - Vice President of School Partnerships
yuval@academictutoringcenters.com
847-204-0502
Make school the happiest place to work with Alpaca. Beautiful surveys, delightful care packages, and real insights on teacher wellbeing. Everything you need to lead your school with confidence, in one simple solution.
1229 Millwork Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
Contact: Kimberly Bailey
402-416-5460
Alpha Prime Communications has been providing communications equipment and services to businesses and governmental agencies in the greater Chicagoland area and throughout the U.S. for over 30 years. With more than 75 years of combined experience in the communications industry, we are a family-owned and managed business focused and dedicated to providing our customers with the highest level of service. We provide two way radios, solutions, systems, repairs, accessories, licensing, rentals and more!
275 Joliet Street, Suite 140
Dyer, IN 46311
Contact: Ashlee Tortorici
708-534-8030
For nearly 50 years, the American Heart Association has been partnering with educators in elementary, middle and high schools across the nation to help educate students about healthy living. The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are service-learning based fundraising programs that give students the opportunity to feel good, while doing good. It’s a way for students to better their life — all while changing someone else’s.
2750 Blue Water Road, Suite 250
Eagan, MN 55121
Contact: Amy Ensign
309-530-6340
Ankin Law is a leading personal injury law firm based in Chicago, committed to protecting the rights of accident victims and advocating for justice. With a strong focus on community involvement, public education, and client-centered legal representation, Ankin Law is proud to support events and organizations that make a positive impact.
10 N Dearborn, #500
Chicago, IL 60602
145 Huguenot Street, 8th Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Contact: Stephanie Seemann
sseemann@benchmarkeducation.com
(224)-778-9372
Help 6-12 teachers/students get on track learning 25 ways to accelerate college/career math/reading proficiency, and exam scores (e.g., New Digital ACT, SAT, WorkKeys).
2600 S. River Road #400
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Contact: David Waldherr
847-299-2930
Capturing Kids' Hearts® is the premier source of professional development for educators nationwide. Through in-person trainings, expert coaching, and ongoing support Capturing Kids' Hearts® equips teachers, coaches, administrators, and district leaders to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven culture, and student connectedness.
1199 Haywood Drive
College Station, TX 77845
Contact: David Lockwood
david.lockwood@capturingkidshearts.org
847-489-2797
"At Carson Dellosa Education, we are dedicated to supporting educators, students, and their families in every way possible, wherever that may be. Our extensive range of tailored school solutions, designed to address critical areas such as prekindergarten readiness, math preparedness, social emotional learning, literacy and SoR support, STEM, Family Engagement and more, caters to the specific needs of students in grades PreK to 8th grade. We invite you to visit our booth and discover firsthand how our solutions can elevate your student’s educational outcomes and overall success."
657-A Brigham Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
Contact: Kerry Walters
800-321-0943
Class Solver: Smarter, Faster Class Lists
Class Solver is a web-based program that helps school teams create balanced, customized class lists in a fraction of the time—while ensuring every student has a friend. Schools can define key characteristics to group or separate students as needed, supporting smooth grade transitions.
With Class Solver, schools:
- Save countless hours on class organization
- Reduce parent complaints and concerns
- Improve student well-being, friendships, and academic success
Streamline the process and build better class lists with ease!
1051 Perimeter Drive, 9th Floor
Schaumberg, IL 60173
Contact: Kevin Simmons
204-793-0736
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1400 E Touhy Ave, Suite 350
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Contact: Cindy Rose
630-333-9619
Edmentum, Inc. partners with K-12 educators to design, implement, and sustain learning acceleration programs for every student.
5600 West 83rd Street, Suite 300, 8200 Tower
Bloomington, MN 55437
Contact: Craig Twaddle
800-447-5286
Education Walkthrough helps K-12 instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders to observe, document, and share immediate feedback with teachers. Simply by walking into a classroom, leaders can observe their teachers, answer a few short questions and generate a PDF with all their feedback directly from their phone in less than 10 minutes. With over 15,000 completed walkthroughs, Education Walkthrough is on its way to improve teacher instruction and student learning.
1733 W. Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Contact: Adam Russek-Sobol
937-751-7199
Since 1997, Empowering Writers has transformed K-8 writing instruction and helped raise student test scores against state standards, in schools across the country. We've taught over 100,000 teachers how to improve student writing by providing the necessary knowledge, training and skills to teach writing successfully. Empowering Writers is a proven methodology for writing instruction- designed by teachers, for teachers - that gives K-8 teachers the tools, instructional strategies, and confidence to dramatically improve students' writing abilities and reading comprehension.
731 Main Street Suite 117
Monroe, CT 06468
Contact: Cheryl Weir
203-452-8301
EvaluWise® is the single most effective digital tool for streamlining and improving the teacher evaluation process, regardless of the evaluation model you are using. This tool makes data entry as simple and easy as possible. Built from the ground up by administrators and teachers who understand the real-world demands of educators, EvaluWise® improves the accuracy, usefulness and effectiveness of all evaluation types.
2705 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60436-9701
Contact: Tara Ehlers
815-725-5510
Haddock Education Technologies is the premier reseller for Active Floor Anywhere Cart, Anthro, Audio Enhancement, Boxlight-Mimio, Blue Chalk Digital, Class VR, Earthwalk, FrontRow, Haven Lock, HoverCam, Lu Interactive Playgroun, MakerBot, Promethean, Recordex, TouchView and Vivitek products, professional development, service and support in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
3821 N. Hillcrest Street
Bel Air, KS
Contact: Shelby Larson
573-275-1219
Honest Game is an expert‑backed academic eligibility platform that helps high schools and districts turn extracurricular participation, athletics and beyond, into a catalyst for engagement and academic success.
By aligning data‑driven strategies with motivation, Honest Game helps schools improve learning outcomes, reduce absenteeism and strengthen school culture, while giving staff more time and access to expert guidance. Districts nationwide trust Honest Game to amplify their success stories, ensuring student impact is seen, heard, and celebrated while driving retention and enrollment like never before. See how Honest Game uses extracurricular participation to foster belonging and academic excellence:
Orrington Plaza, 1603 Orrington Ave., Ste 600,
Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Kim Michelson
800-917-9040
To provide educational courses for undergraduates and experienced teachers in the State of Illinois seeking to obtain a teaching endorsement in Safety and Driver Education.
721 Penn Boulevard
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Contact: Steve Scott
847-476-3684
The Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program (ILTPP) is a statewide cooperative of Illinois educational entities that aggregate buying power and expertise to procure technology products and services from quality vendor partners while providing valued communication and collaboration. ILTPP is an initiative of the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and contributes to the LTC's mission of building statewide capacity for educational change through technology-related professional learning, programs, initiatives, and support.
3358 Big Pine Trail
Champaign, IL 61822-1406
Contact: Hope Hardin-Borbely
217-892-4637
307 Lowden Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
Contact: Lori Hensold
815-753-9622
The Illinois Resource Center (IRC) is the state's premier provider of technical assistance and professional development for educators of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Our experienced practitioners combine the latest scholarship and best practices in order to deliver relevant content and meaningful experiences to the communities we serve.
2626 S. Clearbrook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Contact: Lindsay Eanet
224-366-8555
As the voice of Illinois’ retired educators, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) defends pension and healthcare protection via its lobbying efforts, advocates for retirees, provides group rate insurance benefits, and provides travel and entertainment options for its members.
828 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Brooke Serbousek
217-523-8488
The Illinois SLD Support Project is a grant-funded project through the Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education. We offer free professional learning opportunities to educators and school personnel to improve outcomes for students with specific learning disabilities in Illinois. Sign up at sldsupports.org for webinars, trainings, and event updates.
5837 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920
Contact: Louise Dechovitz
844-999-9001 ext. 1365
Imagine Nation is a full-service sales agency offering a range of products and services for parks and playgrounds. We work with schools, park districts and landscape architects to create beautiful and inviting outdoor spaces for children and adults alike.
1827 Stratford Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
Contact: Michele Kuhlman
847-640-0904
Infinitec: Advancing Inclusive LearningFor 25+ years, Infinitec has provided schools with high-quality professional learning to empower staff and support diverse learners.
- 1,000+ expert presentations in 30+ categories, including autism, behavior, assistive technology, reading, writing and mandated trainings
- Weekly webinars, national speakers, online classroom, and custom content
- Badging in ASD and RBT prep course
- Coalition model to build district and school capacity
Infinitec helps your staff grow, meet licensure requirements, and better serve all students.
7550 W. 183rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60491
Contact: Jenn Skalitzky
708-444-8460 x 265
Inter-State Studio is a family-owned school photography and yearbook company that has been successfully serving schools for 90 years.
3500 Snyder Avenue, P.O. Box 1177
Sedalia, MO 65301-6871
Contact: Max Cramer
660-569-6118
ION Professional eLearning has been supporting the faculty and staff of colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and business and agency partners for over twenty-five years. ION offers a variety of courses, and certificates aimed at improving online teaching and learning, digital accessibility standards, open educational resources, effective teaching in the traditional classroom, and more. ION's Master Online Teacher (MOT) courses are eligible for professional learning credit through ISBE and graduate credit through the University of Illinois Springfield. ION is open to other course suggestions if there is a need. See more at uis.edu/ion or email ion@uis.edu for more information. Ask about our special pricing for K-12 schools!
15 S Old State Capital Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
Contact: Russ Stoup
217-206-8645
KindEd provides a social media literacy curriculum that helps students take control of their digital use and well-being. Our mission is to shape a future where every child is digitally savvy and healthy—both online and offline.
6126 S. University Avenue, Apt 1
Chicago, IL 60637
Contact: Jane Kim
312-912-3432
Lumos Learning empowers administrators, educators, and parents to improve student outcomes and boost state test scores by up to 10%. Since 2007, we've supported over 69,000 schools, 196,000 teachers, and 1.5 million students with personalized learning solutions, high-quality content, standards-aligned assessments, and impactful programs that deliver measurable results.
PO Box 1575
Piscataway, NJ 08855
Contact: Lisa Jones
888-309-8227
Minga is a comprehensive campus management platform designed to help K-12 schools run smarter, not harder. From digital IDs to digital hall passes to robust behavior automation, we offer a wide range of solutions designed to make campus life easier for everyone. Minga provides the tools to help educators streamline their administration workflows and keep their school running on time, on task, and on purpose.
Our platform simplifies day-to-day tasks for educators and administrators, reducing the burden of manual processes and offering real-time insights that help make informed decisions. Minga is a smarter way to manage your campus—creating a safer, more engaging environment for students and staff alike.
460 Doyle Ave, Suite 301, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 0C2
Contact: Louise Alberg
Moss is a midwestern regional education company that specializes in working with secondary and post-secondary education partners to increase their CTE/STEM programs. We do that by representing the best curriculum, hands-on systems, certifications, and education services companies in the business. We also have a close relationship with local, national, and global industry partners that help us to know what is needed for the skilled positions we are preparing for.
509 S. Main Street
Sullivan, IN 47882
Contact: Brian Wagaman
812-787-0214
National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, provides quality PreK–12 instructional solutions for math, science, social studies, ESL/ELD, reading, Advanced & Electives, and Career & Technical Education. In partnership with Big Ideas Learning, we offer Kindergarten through high school core math solutions from author Ron Larson.
10650 Toebben Drive
Independence, KY 41051
Contact: Casey Kuhljuergen
888-915-3276
Olivet Nazarene University is one of the nation’s premier Christian universities. At Olivet, we believe higher education should have a higher purpose.
With accredited programs, award-winning academics, and a faculty touting degrees from a wide spectrum of world-class educational institutions, Olivet stands committed to integrating faith and learning.
Nestled in the historic village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, Olivet students gain knowledge and wisdom, and secure degrees that place them ahead of the pack, with portfolios and experience as evidence of an “Education With a Christian purpose.”
Olivet offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, as well as the Ethical Leadership Doctorate. Olivet provides education on campus as well as online to provide flexibility to our learners. Our programs are relevant, current, and designed to meet the needs of our students.
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Contact: Tiffany Holohan
815-928-5515
Test Prep can be fun, engaging, and effective. That’s what we offer at OnToCollege. Tens of thousands of students have taken our proven, innovative, and fun Test Prep Courses. After two decades of growth, our team of ACT® certified teachers helps students (and entire high schools) improve their Test scores, scholarships, and college choices.
211 N. Street, Suite 315
Lincoln, NE 68503
Contact: Dr. Dan Bertrand
815-790-3313
At Pearson, we believe one thing to be universally true: Humans are born to learn. Learning isn’t just something we do—it’s fundamental to who we are. It fuels the way we think, feel, connect, and succeed. It can transform all areas of our lives. That belief has fueled our brand transformation—a journey of reflection, reinvention, and renewed purpose. Watch our brand film to see this story come to life. Because learning isn’t just part of our business—it’s at the heart of everything we do.
9200 Earhart LN SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Contact: Brian
708-879-9122
1000 N. Second Avenue
Logan, IA 51546
Contact: Mariah De La Fuente
mdelafuente@perfectionlearning.com
515-309-7747
Play & Park Structures provides quality playground equipment and was the first to offer an Outdoor Creative Play & Learning system that brings standards-based activities to the playground and outdoor environments to support children's physical and mental development.
3602 -37th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Contact: Patrick Puebla
309-339-0536
At Playworks, we use the power of play to create safe, welcoming, and engaging environments where children can build social-emotional skills, stay active, and connect with their peers in positive ways. At Playworks, we’re committed to transforming recess into a safe, welcoming, and engaging experience that supports students’ social-emotional growth and strengthens school climate. Our programs are designed to create a space where every student feels supported and encouraged to participate—physically, socially, and emotionally.
PO Box 578261
Chicago, IL 60657
Contact: Kevin Schoenfeld
Kevin.Schoenfeld@playworks.org
708-341-4034
Presentation Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1990 and has an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau. We work almost exclusively with schools and have tailored our systems to fit perfectly into the K-12 market. Our products include the ColorPro Ultra Family of Poster Makers, the CoolLam 25” non-heat and non-electric laminator, and the Recognizer Ultra Cutout, Sign, Award and Recognition System.
PO Box 159
Buckner, KY 40010
Contact: Janet Sanford
janet@presentationsolutions.com
800-280-7809
RespondAbility is a leadership execution platform that gives district and school leaders a clear structure to turn strategy into disciplined action. It offers a ready-made framework for organizing implementation efforts, assigning responsibility, and tracking progress over time.
By supporting leaders to monitor progress, reflect on implementation, and track key behaviors over time, RespondAbility strengthens both compliance oversight and the deeper leadership practice required for sustainable change. The platform ensures that initiatives don’t just sit on paper; they’re implemented with fidelity, aligned to goals, and adjusted in response to real-time learning.
RespondAbility provides the operational backbone for executing strategic plans, making them visible, actionable, and accountable from day one.
1321 Hideaway Gulch
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Contact: Gavin Doughty
773-220-3636
Securly is the only student safety and wellness platform purpose-built for K-12. By providing school web filtering, student wellness monitoring, classroom management, parent engagement, digital hall pass, and edtech support solutions, Securly gives district and school leaders, student safety and wellness teams, and IT staff the tools and insights they need to achieve better student outcomes and make the most efficient use of their resources.
5600 77 Center Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Contact: Kathryn Kinser
704-779-9346
SmartStart Education, LLC partners with K-12 schools nationwide to deliver two core services: high-dosage tutoring, offering intensive small-group or one-on-one academic support, and staffing solutions, providing qualified educators for long-term and specialized roles. These services help districts close learning gaps and ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.
59 Elm Street Suite 225
New Haven, CT 06510
Contact: Andee Linn
440-781-3285
Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Contact: Christina Cole
(773)519-5417
SpacesEDU by myBlueprint is a digital portfolio, Portrait of a Graduate documentation tool, and proficiency-based assessment platform built to support personalized, competency-based learning. Students, teachers, and families can capture and celebrate the learning journey with evidence of growth, visible feedback, and assessment of mastery K-12 – all in one platform. With over 20 years of experience in the education technology industry, we partner with schools to support all students in reaching their full potential.
296 Richmond St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1X2
Contact: Jordan Lewis
613-899-6420
TalkingPoints is a non-profit, evidence-based platform that removes language and technology barriers to help schools build strong, outcome-focused family partnerships. Every family is automatically enrolled via text – the most accessible and inclusive channel – to foster effective and scalable communication. With two-way translation in 150+ languages and embedded, research-based educator guidance, TalkingPoints fosters trusting relationships and delivers outcome-aligned messaging focused on attendance, academics, and student well-being.
Proven to drive results, the platform has led to a 15% decrease in chronic absenteeism and a 7% increase in math and reading course proficiency, empowering educators to engage every family in support of student success.
2021 Fillmore St #2124
San Francisco, CA 91185
Contact: Brett Wheeler
312-354-0649
Teaching Channel is dedicated to empowering educators to be their very best in the classroom. Continuing education and professional development are just the start. We offer video-based learning, self-reflection and coaching tools, and downloadable guides to help in the classroom. All of our learning content and tools are designed to keep your teachers engaged, empowered, and inspired. Whether your teachers want to learn at their own pace or as a collaborative group, we have courses and advisors suited for all schedules, all grades, and all topics. Enable your team to thrive and perform at their best in the classroom so their students can, too. Visit TeachingChannel.com to learn more.
2805 Dodd Road Suite 200
Eagan, MN 55121
Contact: Leah Nelson
leah.nelson@teachingchannel.com
952-206-4871
The College of Education at the University of St. Francis has been educating teachers since 1925 and remains committed to providing engaging and high-quality programs designed to meet the ever-changing role of today’s educators.
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435-6169
Contact: Amy Mihelich
815-740-3699
The VariQuest® Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite supports educators and engages every student in their quest for learning, offering easy-to-use learning tools paired with leading-edge content. Featuring poster design systems, cutout makers, specialty printers, cold laminators, and software, we’ve got everything you need to bring your learning environment to life.
325 Grape Vine Trail
Oswego, IL 60543
Contact: Howard Shaw
(224)297-1466
Wagner Portrait Group believes in quality and quantity; we provide a wide range of services all which are professionally photographed to the highest standard ensuring you great pictures and lasting memories. We provide premium retouching which means we understand each picture is unique, and we don't just apply the same teeth whitening or skin smoothing filter to 1000 pictures and call it done. We take the time and effort to assess each picture individually and retouch it to your specifications.
11440 Olive Boulevard, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Chip Wagner
cwagner@wagnerportraitgroup.com
3144968283
Wight & Company is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm with more than 85 years of experience designing innovative, student‑centered PK‑12 learning environments.
2500 N. Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561
Contact: Gabrielle Pastiak
630-863-9176