Our Story
Since 1986, the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) has been at the forefront of integrating technology into education. Originally founded as the Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) by a small group of dedicated educators, IDEA has grown to over 12,000 members, including teachers, administrators, and technology coordinators. In 2019, the organization rebranded to better reflect its mission and expanded reach. As an approved provider for educator licensure professional development hours by the Illinois State Board of Education, IDEA is committed to enhancing educational practices through technology.