CMIT - 2026 Data Coordinator's Conference

2026 Data Coordinator's Conference

The Data Coordinator’s Conference is a focused professional development program presented through a collaboration between the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Designed for data coordinators and information professionals working within the juvenile justice system, the conference addresses key aspects of data management, reporting practices, system use, and the critical role data plays in supporting operations and decision-making. Through practical presentations and peer-focused discussions, participants gain insight into best practices, common challenges, and strategies to improve data accuracy, consistency, and effective application within their agencies.

Topics

Data and the Legislative Session: How the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Population and Expenditure Data Are Used
Legislative Updates
Don’t Take Your Data for Granted
Everything a New Data Coordinator Needs to Know
What are Best Practices and New Features
Regionalization Updates
Data Matters: Chaos to Clarity
The Anxious Generation: The Rewiring of the Adolescent Mind and Mental Health
Continuum of Care Review

Who Should Attend?

Limited to Texas Criminal Justice Professionals

Data Coordinators within the Texas Juvenile Justice System
Others

Training Hours:

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

Now Accepting Exhibitors:

Download Exhibitor Packet →

For more information, contact:

Vicenta Martinez, Project Coordinator
Phone: (936) 294-1639
vmartinez@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

April 6, 2026 (8:30am) - April 7, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

March 17, 2026

Cost:

Early Registration - $115.00
Late Fee: $25.00

Location*:

Embassy Suites San Marcos
1001 E McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666

Hotel*:

Embassy Suites San Marcos
1001 E McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-392-6450
Reserve Online
Room Rate: Current Prevailing Government Per Diem
Overnight Parking: $15 per night

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Overflow Hotel*:

Holiday Inn Express
900 Barnes Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-392-6355
Mention you are with the CMIT Data Coordinators Conference group.
Reserve Online
Room Rate: $108 or Current Prevailing Government Per Diem

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation Policy: If paid, full refunds will be given to those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training. A refund of 70% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request for cancellation and refund of conference or program fees is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program. If unpaid, those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training will have all fees waived. When a written request for cancellation is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program, the participant will be responsible for 30% of the conference rate at the time they registered. The Correctional Management Institute of Texas reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel in writing prior to the training or for those who fail to attend. Substitutions are permitted at anytime.