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:
Questions?
- Contact Jadie Boens, Director of School and Student Support Services
By December 23, 2025, superintendents will receive the slideshow that will be used for your district’s annual District Service Plan Meeting. The slideshow will include district-specific usage data to support planning for this conversation.
The request form for 2026–27 opens on Jan. 2, 2026. Districts wishing to request a specific provider are encouraged to submit requests as early as possible, as requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
Districts that purchase at least a 0.2 contract of a Professional Service Provider (39 days or more) and submit their request by Feb. 2, 2026, will receive special discounts: 10% off for purchasing 0.2 or more of a contract, plus an additional 5% for requests submitted by Feb. 2, 2026. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your Account Manager:
- Crista Carlile - Service Area 1 plus Des Moines, Urbandale and Waukee
- Amy Wichman - Service Area 2 plus Ankeny, Johnston, SE Polk and West Des Moines
- Susie Meade - Service Area 3
