Mission:
The MEA Center for Leadership & Learning is the hub for professional growth, leadership development, and educator empowerment across Michigan to help drive student learning.
Action:
Designed to support educators at every stage of their careers, the Center offers innovative training, impactful conferences, and dynamic learning opportunities centered around research-based practices that advance the education profession.
To provide quality professional development, MEA partners with higher education institutes, non-profits, professional associations, and other state business and community leaders while leveraging the talents of our highly skilled professionals. MEA is committed to statewide leadership on education issues, with a goal of providing the best education possible for every Michigan student.
Engaging with my peers and developing a network of newer educators not only makes me a better teacher, but it helps keep people like me in our profession - and that helps our students succeed."
Jaycob Yang
Utica Teacher
The President’s Academy was an incredible leadership opportunity and resource for me as a local leader. The mentoring and connections made through that program sustained me during various challenges and continue to inspire me in mentoring other local leaders."
Kristi Craig
Howell Teacher
Being able to talk with peers through MEA's virtual book studies has helped me be a better colleague and better resource for the students we serve. Whether it's issues of race in education or simply how to meet the needs of students wherever they're at, we're stronger tackling these problems together as professionals."
Robyn O'Keefe
Birmingham Paraprofessional
Important Updates!
2025 ESP Conference
Attend on June 20-21 at MEA Headquarters in East Lansing to expand your knowledge as an Education Support Professional to help improve your local.
New MEA benefit offers
low-cost graduate credits
A new MEA offering allows members to earn up to nine post-graduate college credits per year for just $275 — and choose from a variety of online courses to address their professional development interests.
OPTIMISE: Opening the Pipeline of Talent Into Michigan’s Special Education
To address the shortage of special education professionals in Michigan, the Governor established OPTIMISE (Opening the Pipeline of Talent Into Michigan’s Special Education). OPTIMISE aims to effectively attract, prepare, and retain a qualified and diverse workforce in the state while lowering the job vacancy rate.
June 2025
MEA ESP Conference
Labor Relations Practicum: Advanced Track
July 2025
