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Date & time: Tue · Nov 17 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT
Venue: Bobak's Signature Events
Woodridge, IL
Host: Jackie Kops
PD365 (Illinois ASCD)
Organizer: PD365 (Illinois ASCD)
Price: $179 – $248 per person
Credit: 5 PD hours

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