2027 CEA Forum

Embassy Suites North Charleston Convention Center

Charleston, South Carolina

April 4 – 6, 2027

Pitzer Family Education Foundation

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Apply for a Scholarship

Professional development scholarships are available. 

Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE)

Affordable, comprehensive protection for your family. 

Welcome to CEA

Welcome to the Correctional Education Association (CEA), a professional association dedicated to supporting educators and administrators who provide education in adult and juvenile correctional settings.

CEA equips its members with the knowledge, resources, professional development, and connections they need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of justice-involved students. Through quality training, current research, and valuable networking opportunities, CEA helps members stay informed about emerging practices in education and developments within the corrections field.

At the heart of CEA’s mission is a commitment to quality education and positive outcomes for justice-involved students. By supporting educators and advancing effective correctional education, CEA helps students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for successful release, reintegration, and a productive life in the community.

Standards Commision

The CEA Standards Commission has established comprehensive performance objectives, which form a framework for evaluating education programs in correctional settings.

Conferences

The conference page provides up to date information regarding national and regional conferences.

Journal of Correctional Education (JCE)

The JCE is the leading and longest-running academic publication focused on education in corrections, and the most cited journal in this field.