Happy Holidays from Heartland AEA!

 

Your 2026–27 District Service Plan: What’s Coming, Key Dates & Discount Opportunities

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

Legislative Panel to Highlight Jan. 6 HAA Meeting

Reminder for the Jan. 6, 2026 HAA Meeting

Jan. 6, 2026
In-person
9-11:30 a.m.
Heartland AEA
Johnston Regional Education Center
6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

The agenda will feature a legislative panel, a proposal from the Iowa Department of Education regarding IDEA-DA and Federal IDEA Part B designations and updates from our educational partners.

Jan. 2026 HAA Agenda