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Date & time: Mon · Nov 16 · 9:00 AM–3:30 PM CT
Venue: Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center, 1475 W. Whittaker
Salem, IL
Organizer: Regional Office of Education #13
Regional Office of Education #13
Price: Free for members · $150 non-members

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