Welcome to the Iowa Afterschool Alliance (IAA) website! The IAA is a statewide coalition of networks and interest groups who support, advocate, train, and work to advance afterschool and out-of-school time experiences which are meaningful and beneficial for children, youth, families, and communities.

The Iowa Afterschool Alliance is pleased to announce the 2009 New Day for Learning Summit. The IAA will be convening stakeholders for a collective discussion regarding solutions for all Iowa youth to be more prepared, competitive, and engaged in opportunities to expand critical thinking, workforce readiness, problem solving, and academic achievement. We hope you can join us. For more information, click here.

2008 marked the statewide release of Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool!
Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool:Five Strategies for Ensuring Access to Affordable High-Quality Afterschool in Iowa for Children and Youth Ages 5 - 17 is intended to start conversations, raise awareness and provide a plan for next steps for afterschool around the state. The Blueprint outlines five major strategies for ensuring that all children and youth have access to high quality afterschool programs in their communities.

Click here for Iowa's Blueprint for Afterschool.

With the release of Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance is unveiling a new look.  Included as part of our new look is an updated logo (see below). The IAA appreciates your patience while we make our transition.