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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The TxNCLCA 2026 Conference Committee is excited to announce that registration is open!
 

Please join us at the 2026 TxNCLCA Conference by registering at the link below. We are excited to grow the TxNCLCA membership and meet new friends at this year's conference!

 

Conference Registration (Feb. 19 & 20):  $295
Pre-Conference Sessions (Feb. 18):  $45

Pre-Conference Sessions & Conference Registration:  $340

 

  • Last day to register is Friday, February 6.

  • Registration includes two breakfasts & two lunches (Thursday 2/19 and Friday 2/20).

  • Pre-conference sessions are capped at approximately 20 participants each session.

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Refund Policy: Refunds requested in writing on or before January 31, will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Any requests after January 31 will not be refunded.

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Note: When checking out, change the OPTIONAL donation amount to $0.00 or your credit card will be charged a percentage in addition to the registration fees. 

If you have any questions or issues in paying for your conference registration, please contact lcallen@tamu.edu 
 

Pre-Conference Sessions (February 18th)

SESSION 1: Winning Moves: Game-Based Tutor Training
Lynell Williams & Reece Reyes, South Texas College

 

Spend an active afternoon playing games with us. We’ll explore some of the best games we know for solidifying and exemplifying training concepts and discuss the principles behind their inclusion. We'll also address creation and adaptation of games to suit your training objectives. Do you have a favorite tutor training game? Come prepared to share it, too!

 

Participants will:

  • Experience tutor training games that they can apply in their own tutor training programs.

  • Connect games to pedagogical principles and brain science

  • Understand how to create and modify games for specific purposes

  • Leave with at least one new game to implement

  • Be up and moving around – so wear comfortable clothes and shoes.




SESSION 2: The Art of the Ask: Leading with Data, Diplomacy, Determination--and Duct Tape

Dr. Mary Catherine Breen, Texas A&M University

 

This session equips current and emerging learning center leaders with strategies to advocate for their programs during times of institutional constraint. Participants will explore how to align their messaging with administrative priorities while staying grounded in authentic leadership. Through case studies and interactive planning, attendees will learn to navigate conflict - such as budget cuts, space competition, and shifting priorities - without compromising their values. The session emphasizes data-informed storytelling, strategic communication, and leading with integrity to build trust and influence across campus.

 

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to frame their center’s value in terms that resonate with senior leadership. They will gain tools to lead through conflict, including strategies for addressing resource challenges and advocating for their teams. Attendees will develop a personalized advocacy plan, practice reframing their center’s impact using institutional language, and explore how to lead authentically in high-stakes conversations. The session will also provide templates and examples for data storytelling and conflict navigation.

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