11th Annual Texas Correctional Education Conference (TCEC), scheduled Friday, October 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Walker Education Center in Huntsville, Texas.

Now in its eleventh year, TCEC remains one of the few conferences in Texas dedicated to advancing higher education in correctional settings. This event brings together the full spectrum of stakeholders—from formerly incarcerated individuals and college-in-prison programs to representatives from TDCJ, state agencies, legislators, and community partners—all deeply invested in supporting educational access and success for incarcerated learners.

This year's theme, “Generational Success: Building a Legacy Inside & Out,” highlights the transformative power of education across individuals, families, and communities. The program will feature a diverse lineup of sessions, including:

• Collaborative strategies from our Higher Education in Prison Partnership Panel
• Designing and sustaining student-centered, peer-tutoring programs
• Insights from the College Success Panel
• Starting a Prison Education Program (PEP) and navigating Best Interest Determinations, and more.

We encourage educators, program administrators, and those engaged in correctional and reentry education to join us for this dynamic event.

Registration is now open via Eventbrite, with a fee of $50, which includes both breakfast and lunch. Please see the attached invitation and event link for details. We also invite you to share this opportunity on your departmental websites, listservs, and social media channels.

Additional Opportunities to Connect

• Evening Mixer: A networking event for alumni, staff, and families will be held Friday evening (6:30–8:30 PM) at a restaurant to be announced.
• Family & Friends Day: Join us on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Eastham-Thomason Park in Huntsville for a community gathering celebrating students and their families.

Support & Involvement

If you or your institution would like to sponsor a meal, contribute toward venue costs, or serve as a vendor or volunteer, we welcome your engagement. This is a collaborative space where educators can make a meaningful impact.

• Contact:
  Tracy P. Williams – trwilliams@lee.edu
  Marco Garcia – marcgarcia@lee.edu
• Donations: Donate to TCEC
• Vendor Inquiries: If your organization supports reentry, higher education in prison, or community empowerment, please reach out to discuss participation.

Hotel Accommodations

We have secured a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Huntsville, at a discounted rate of $110 per night (King rooms). Rooms are available from Thursday, October 23 to Saturday, October 25.

• To reserve at the group rate, call (936) 295-4300 and mention Texas Correctional Education Conference.
• Reservations must be made by Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
• Standard hotel cancellation policies apply (24-hour notice required).

Thank you for your continued commitment to student success in all learning environments. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate and strengthen the legacy of correctional education in Texas.