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J.E.S.S.E.

All students have the capacity to learn as long as they have the tools they need. J.E.S.S.E. is a co-op of nine school corporations across multiple Indiana counties that provides students with special needs with the resources to make sure they're able to succeed in school.

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Linda HollandExecutive Director of Special EducationJ.E.S.S.E.

Date uploaded: December 2, 2020

Organization: J.E.S.S.E.
City: Plymouth, IN

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