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All events are subject to the Alliance’s approval. The Alliance reserves the right to reject any event for not fulfilling the purpose of this Community Events page, which is to promote events related to the field of higher education in prison. If you have any questions, please contact alliance@higheredinprison.org.
The Lee College Huntsville Center is hosting the 12th Annual Texas Correctional Education Conference on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Sam Houston Walker Education Center, 1402 19th St, Huntsville, TX 77340, from 9am–3pm. This year marks a monumental milestone of 60 years of education in correctional settings at Lee College. The conference theme will be "60 Years of Second Chances: Turning Dreams into Reality."
The SUNY OHEP Teaching in Prison Conference, "Purpose, Passion, and Pedagogy: Why We Teach in Prison," will take place October 19–21, 2026 at SUNY Ulster. This gathering brings together educators, practitioners, justice-impacted individuals, and advocates to share knowledge, strengthen practices, and build community across the field.
The Incarcerated Scholars Conference (ISC) is an annual, virtual academic conference that centers the voices of currently incarcerated scholars, graduates, and artists. ISC 2026 will take place virtually on October 28–29, 2026, around the theme, Learning in Motion. It will feature presentations by incarcerated scholars, including real-time Q&As with virtual attendees; a curated expressive arts showcase; and a unique platform for dialogue.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
