Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, originally known as Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), was formed in 1986 by a group of approximately 30 educators as a statewide organization for computer-using educators. Since its inception, ICE has steadily grown. The organization has continually expanded its membership and has shown leadership in encouraging the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process. Today the organization boasts over 12,000+ members comprised of teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education reaching far beyond the role of the computer teacher.

As a result, the organization took on a new name in 2019 - Illinois Digital Educators Alliance - in order to create a better understanding of our identity while furthering our mission to inspire, connect and provide the educational community with opportunities that transform teaching and learning through technology. The new name also more accurately reflects our vision that connected and empowered educators inspire today’s learners to become tomorrow’s leaders.