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Educators can expect to see some changes as the new school year gets underway.

Legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session has ushered Iowa’s ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵs into a new era. Many services that have been offered at no cost to districts will now have a fee.

Here are specific changes you will see as the 2024-25 school year launches:

Educational Services

• Educational services purchasing decisions: Each district will have a designee(s) determined by the superintendent who can make purchasing decisions on behalf of the district.
• Consultant time: Consultant time is now authorized by decision-maker(s) in the district as part of an overall District Service Plan.
• Fee update: Per legislation, a  went into effect on Aug. 1, 2024.
• New registration site: The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵs will launch new professional learning registration sites this fall.

Media Services

• Media services purchasing decisions: Each district will have a designee(s) determined by the superintendent who can make purchasing decisions on behalf of the district.
• Fee update: Per legislation, a new fee structure for Creative Services (printing, graphic design, lamination) will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2024.
• New library catalog: ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵs are moving to a common vendor for their library catalogs. The new  is now available.
• Van Delivery: Grant Wood ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ continues to deliver materials for districts using agency vans. Learn more on the van delivery page.

Special Education

• Shifting work to focus on required priorities: Districts may experience slight differences in special education services.

Things are a bit different, but ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵs remain committed to partnership, communication, relationships and quality service as we usher in a new era.

More Information

Expanded information on ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ services can be found in the slidecast linked below.