[CASL-L] Fwd: [NESLA] Would you share? Also, ALA!

Past President pastpresident at ctcasl.org
Mon Jun 1 05:00:00 PDT 2026


Hello everyone! Please take a look at these opportunities being offered
from our colleagues in Massachusetts.
Sincerely,
Jenny

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Presented by:  Barbara Fecteau, Librarian, Beverly High School



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Presented by:  Barbara Fecteau, Librarian, Beverly High School



Cost:  $295 ACCEPT members/$355 non-members


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Audience: K - 12 Librarians



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Barbara Fecteau has been the library media specialist at Beverly High
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