The ACTP Winter Institute
San Antonio, Texas January 4 - January 7, 2026
Non-Member
$800
Member
$600
WINTER INSTITUTE REGISTRATION FEES
MEMBER RATES
| Early Bird | Until October 1 | $600 |
| Regular Rate | October 2 – November 30 | $700 |
| Late | December 1 – December 15 | $775 |
NON-MEMBER RATES
| Early Bird | Until October 1 | $800 |
| Regular | October 2 – November 30 | $900 |
| Late | December 1 – December 15 | $975 |
Venue Information
San Antonio, Texas
After the New Year, San Antonio continues its vibrant energy with various attractions and events. You can explore the historic downtown area, enjoy cultural experiences like the River Walk, and discover the city's diverse culinary scene. The San Antonio River Walk is adorned with holiday lights until January 12, 2026
San Antonio January weather is chilly, with an average low temperature of 40°F and an average high of 64°F. This is the driest month with 1.5″ of average rainfall.
Things to Do in San Antonio
- Holiday Lights: The River Walk is beautifully illuminated with festive lights through the beginning of January, creating a magical atmosphere for an evening stroll.
- River Cruises: Take a relaxing boat tour to see the city's sights and admire the holiday lights from the water.
- Dining: Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants lining the River Walk, offering outdoor dining options.
- Artisan Show: Browse unique, handcrafted items, including jewelry, artwork, and textiles, at the River Walk Artisan Show, which typically takes place in January.
Certification Content Modules
ACTP proudly welcomes Dr. Saundra McGuire, the Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired Assistant Vice Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry at LSU. Her book, Teach Students How to Learn: Strategies: You Can Incorporate into Any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, and Motivation, is a Stylus Publishing bestseller. The student version of this book, Teach Yourself How to Learn: Strategies You Can Use to Ace Any Course at Any Level.
At our institute, Saundra presents on improving student learning by teaching students metacognitive learning strategies. Saundra works actively with university faculty and students to increase their understanding of the application of cognitive science and learning theory to increasing student academic performance.
Institute Refund Policies
Requests for registration refunds must be made by email at least 30 days prior to the event, subject to a $50 processing fee. Requests for refunds of the Institute after 30 days prior to the event will not be honored unless they are requested in writing and are due to extenuating circumstances. ACTP reserves the right to offer a credit to the following institute.
Requests made 20 days prior to the Institute date will not be considered.
Payments by institutions will be refunded to the institutions, and payments made by individuals will be returned to the individual.