AEA CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training Continues at No Cost to Districts in 2026–27

As was shared in July 2025, Heartland AEA has transitioned our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training model in an effort to be most cost-efficient.

What you need to know:

• Heartland AEA has shifted to a service area-based CPI training model to maximize cost efficiency.

What’s changing:

• CPI trainings will now be offered throughout each Heartland AEA service area
• Sessions will be held at multiple times during the year
• Open to all districts and schools within the Heartland AEA service area

Training timeline:

• August 2026: Pre-service sessions
• September/October 2026: Fall offerings
• January/February 2027: Winter offerings

Cost:

• CPI training will continue to be free for districts in 2026–27
• Funded through state-allocated children’s mental health school-based training dollars, per Iowa Department of Education guidance

Details:

• Full session information is available in the CPI Communication for 2026-2027

Questions?

• Contact Jadie Boens, Director of School and Student Support Services