What is DAAlearn?
DAAlearn provides equitable and inclusive supports to the afterschool community, putting providers and professionals at the center of our work. We take an integrated approach to building the capacity of youth-serving organizations that includes the following strategies.
Professional Learning
Providing professional learning opportunities that enhance and advance the careers of youth-serving professionals.
Data & Evaluation
Supporting the use of data and evaluation to inform program improvement and decision-making through tools and surveys.
Program Quality Improvement
Improving program quality through custom supports, resources and peer learning opportunities.
Incubating Initiatives
Piloting new programs, initiatives and ideas that have the potential to improve and enhance program quality.
About the Denver Afterschool Alliance
Through our three lines of service–DAAlearn, DAAconnect and DAAadvocate–the Denver Afterschool Alliance (DAA) builds the capacity of youth-serving organizations, programs and professionals to provide a variety of high-quality afterschool and summer experiences. As a trusted, responsive afterschool leader, we work at the intersection of quality and access to ensure that all Denver youth benefit from inclusive programming that keeps them physically and emotionally safe, inspires them to learn, and prepares them for the future.
Building the capacity of youth-serving organizations to improve afterschool program quality through custom supports and learning opportunities.
Uniting the afterschool community around the power of quality youth programming through a free-to-use, online platform that includes an information management system and Youth Program Locator.
Working alongside funders, policymakers, community leaders and afterschool providers to promote policies and practices that create more equitable outcomes for Denver youth and families.
What is quality afterschool programming?
Research shows that quality afterschool and summer experiences improve children’s academic achievement, social-emotional development, and health and well-being.