
Trainings & Events
To achieve its goal of expanding access to high-quality afterschool programs, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance provides professional development and training to help improve and maintain the quality of programming available to children and families.
Impact AfterSchool Conference
The Impact Afterschool Conference is a two-day training opportunity for afterschool professionals and community partners. The conference features dynamic workshops and keynote sessions on a variety of relevant topics such as social emotional learning, STEM, literacy, behavior management, family engagement, college and career readiness, diversity and inclusion, agriculture, team-building, health and wellness, and more. The conference also provides the chance attendees to network and share best practices that they have learned through their own work.

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Join us for the annual
Impact Afterschool Conference
September 24 - September 25, 2025
2875 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Drake University - Olmsted Center
If you are interested in helping shape next year's conference agenda and schedule, please consider joining the Professional Development Committee! Contact Heidi Brown at hbrown@iowaafterschoolalliance.org if interested.