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28th Annual Conference ~ Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Keynote Speaker
November 15, 2018 - November 16, 2018
The 28th Annual Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency ~Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, AL. This year’s conference theme will be PERSONALIZED LEARNING: EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD. Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent, will be one of the keynote speakers. Join us for two great days of learning!
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