Using the release of the State of Afterschool and Summer Programming in Iowa report as a framework, attendees will discuss topics to advance academic and social outcomes for Iowa children and youth through small and large group discussion, as well as hear from influential leaders on these topics.
Keynote
Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance
Based in Washington, D.C., Jodi works to fulfill the Afterschool Alliance's mission toengage public will to increase public and private investment in quality afterschool program initiatives at the national, state, and local levels. She has a strong passion for youth and supporting them through high quality before school, after school, and summer programming, and offers a wealth of knowledge and data on programming from across the country.
Special Student Performances by Movement 515 of Des Moines!
Movement 515 is an urban arts community where, twice a week, students and mentors come together to create spoken word poetry and street art. Attempting to slow down the world and investigate themselves, they work toward becoming change agents, shedding light on the impact human emotion and connection brings to the global community.
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