Membership Benefits

Illinois AfterSchool Network (IAN) is the professional membership association for people who work with and for youth during Expanded Learning Opportunities. IAN fosters positive youth outcomes by supporting, developing, and advocating for afterschool professionals and leaders.

Are you interested in:

  • Championing a thriving ELO workforce because you believe in the power of afterschool and its staff?
  • Learning and building employability skills that transfer to other fields?
  • Expanding your connections and networking across the state?
  • Contributing more broadly to the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) field and defining quality professional development?
  • Encouraging staff development to empower the youth in ELO programs?

IAN Membership is for you!

One of the main perks of membership is discounted access to our training sessions and virtual conferences.

  • 92% of attendees rated the conference as likely or highly likely to recommend this training to others.
  • 95% of attendees reported that the training was as described with the goals of the workshop clearly stated.
  • 96% of attendees reported that the Presenter was well informed and knowledgeable on the topic while keeping the discussions focused