Community Events

Events for people working in or wanting to learn more about the field of higher education in prison...

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Nov
4
2026
Wednesday
1pm ET
Online

Unlocked Labs | Breaking Down Barriers: A Webinar Series on Implementing Technology in Prison Education (Budgeting)

This four part series is for HEP programs and corrections agencies interested in implementing or scaling technology for educational use in prison, hosted ahead of the launch of the Unlocked Labs Breaking Down Barriers toolkit. This webinar will focus on budgeting: cost planning for strategic and sustainable tech investment. Featuring Andria Nelson-Roberts, Unlocked Labs.

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Community-hosted
National
FAKE TEST - NOT A REAL EVENT
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Nov
4
2026
Wednesday
2 pm CT
Online

Midwestern Higher Education Compact | Open in Prison Spaces: Exploring the Potential of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education in Prison

Join MHEC and NEBHE for a webinar exploring findings from a new Ithaka S+R report, Open in Prison Spaces: The Potential and Limitations of Open Educational Resources and Practices in Higher Education in Prison.

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Community-hosted
National
FAKE TEST - NOT A REAL EVENT
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Nov
11
2026
Wednesday
1pm ET
Online

Unlocked Labs | Breaking Down Barriers: A Webinar Series on Implementing Technology in Prison Education (Security & Infrastructure)

This four part series is for HEP programs and corrections agencies interested in implementing or scaling technology for educational use in prison, hosted ahead of the launch of the Unlocked Labs Breaking Down Barriers toolkit. This webinar will focus on security and infrastructure: networking and security considerations specific to correctional settings. Featuring Cole Dykstra, Unlocked Labs.

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Community-hosted
National
FAKE TEST - NOT A REAL EVENT
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Nov
18
2026
Wednesday
1pm ET
Online

Unlocked Labs | Breaking Down Barriers: A Webinar Series on Implementing Technology in Prison Education (Teaching & Learning)

This four part series is for HEP programs and corrections agencies interested in implementing or scaling technology for educational use in prison, hosted ahead of the launch of the Unlocked Labs Breaking Down Barriers toolkit. This webinar will focus on teaching and learning: student-centered, tech-enabled instruction and supporting all learners. Featuring Cory Pride, Christopher Dalton, and Connor O'Neill.

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Community-hosted
National
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Nov
19
2026
Thursday
2pm ET
Online

PEP Office Hours with Department of Education

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.

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Community-hosted
National
FAKE TEST - NOT A REAL EVENT