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Date & time: Tue · Dec 1 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT
Venue: NIU Naperville
Naperville, IL
Host: George Couros
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Organizer: PD365 (Illinois ASCD)
Price: $269 per person
Credit: 5 PD hours

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