IDEA Partners

Become a Partner

Transforming teaching and learning takes more than technology. It takes educators, organizations, and communities working together toward a shared purpose. When we work together well, resources become more relevant, technology becomes more purposeful, and new possibilities become more accessible.


Whether you are an established corporation, an emerging technology company, or a fellow nonprofit, there is a place for you in the IDEA Illinois community.


Bring your expertise. Listen to educators. Help create opportunities that transform teaching and learning.

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How partners strengthen the IDEA community.

Partnerships can help IDEA Members:


  • Introduce practical resources responsive to education needs.
  • Expand professional-learning opportunities throughout the year.
  • Bring valuable experiences and expertise to IDEAcon.
  • Support scholarships, mini-grants, and educator-led innovation.
  • Amplify practitioner voices and stories.
  • Connect educators with organizations that share their goals.
  • Create opportunities for members to grow, share, and inspire.
  • Elevate conversations about the future of teaching and learning.

Partners inspire, connect, and provide the educational community with opportunities that transform teaching and learning through technology.

Thank you to our IDEA Partners!  Learn more below. 

Platinum Partners

E2 Services, Inc. is an Accredited Advisor, Provider and Trusted Partner offering a Managed IT Services practice along with Cloud Services, Cyber Security Services, Risk Assessments, Wireless Solutions, Systems Integration, Virtualization and Datacenter solutions. E2’s certified, highly-skilled team delivers solutions that are secure, reliable and affordable for Education, Financial, Healthcare and Enterprise Organizations.

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Interiors for Business, Inc. (IFB) is bringing life to work. Let us help you develop a workplace that will have a positive effect on your bottom line, the culture and morale in your organization.


We service major corporations, small businesses, schools, universities, assisted living facilities, healthcare and government agencies. We are a dynamic entrepreneurial organization that uses the best in technology to support the furniture buying process and develop creative value driven solutions.

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For almost 50 years, we’ve brought our unique hands-on approach to schools and beyond with our beloved robotics and STEAM solutions. Now, we’re thrilled to bring this approach to science classrooms all over the world with LEGO® Education Science - a learning solution that thousands of students have tested and hundreds of educators helped to develop. We work alongside administrators and teachers to implement standards-aligned, inquiry-based learning programs for K–8.

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We provide classroom technology that seamlessly enhances the learning experience and increases ease of use.

At SPL, we focus on providing a comprehensive AV system: From a full auditorium, to a more modest – but yet highly flexible – classroom. Our classroom technology integration specialists understand the wants vs needs and how to maximize every dollar you put towards improving your AV infrastructure. 

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Born in Norway in 2011, WeVideo was founded on the idea that everyone—from school children to professionals—should have the power to create, communicate, and collaborate with video.


Since then, we've evolved into a globally-recognized interactive video learning platform. Our fully remote team of 100+ employees works hard every day to make WeVideo the best-in-class video learning platform worldwide.

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Gold Partners

Google for Education supports K12 and Higher Ed institutions that use the Google products G Suite for Education, Google Classroom, and Chromebooks. We also provide programs to support educators and students leave how to effectively adopt Google technology and drive transformation in teaching and learning from anywhere.

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The ICN, managed by the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), is a high speed broadband network serving K12 and Higher Education, Public Libraries, and Government entities. The ICN provides Internet and Intranet connectivity for thousands of sites state wide, ensuring high availability for cloud based content, disaster recovery services, data, video, and audio communications.

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VIVO is an ergonomic office furniture brand designed to create products anyone can enjoy.  Our mission is to use innovation, creativity, and efficiency to produce a cost-effective solution that does not sacrifice quality. VIVO is committed to helping educators with products such as height adjustable desks, mobile workstations, IT mounting hardware and unique student seating to assist in the classroom and throughout the school.

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Xerox® IT Solutions is a comprehensive, customizable suite of end-to-end IT services and solutions. From hardware procurement and help desk support, to security and automation, Xerox is a strategic partner you can count on.

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Silver Partners

Bronze Partners

Innovation Association Partners