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The Metro Minute Podcast
Welcome to the Metro Minute! Your first stop for anything in public education. If we are going to build relationships in education, we need to bring the best professionals who partner with schools right to our members. This cast will give you a snapshot of the key players and programs in K12 schools and colleges in South Eastern Michigan. We want to give you a quick glimpse of the various levels of support, problem solving, and professional development in hopes that you will want to learn even more by coming to one of our live events or take our virtual professional development courses. Join us to hear from the top leaders in education as we support you in moving your district future forward.
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Metro Bureau Events
ED Camp VII for 2026
The Metro Bureau ED Camp offers a comprehensive library of high-quality, on-demand professional development videos featuring expert strategies on topics like AI, student behavior, and student engagement. Districts can leverage this flexible resource to provide accessible, self-paced learning that supports all teachers and allows districts to provide extra SCECHs. The cost of this year’s ED Camp is $500 for member districts or $650 for non-member districts. This content remains available for a full year, so your district can rely on these videos for distance PD that extends well into the next school year.
Date
Jan 12, 2026
Location
Virtual
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When Special Education Gets Complex: Discipline, LRE, & Managing District Resources
Navigating the complex needs of students is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders. Join Michele Eaddy of Thrun Law as we learn about some of the most common circumstances that demand a high level of attention and care. Attendees will learn about some of the most common issues facing educators.
Date
Oct 22, 2026
Location
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Administration Building, 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, MI
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MPSERS & Financial Wellness
This seminar will focus on developing the participants’ understanding of the State of Michigan Retirement System and utilizing the principles that will help you achieve a comfortable retirement.
Date
Oct 28, 2026
Location
Roseville HS Media Center, 17855 Common Rd., Roseville, MI 48066
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The Grievance Playbook: From Intake to Arbitration
For Michigan school districts, the hardest HR grievance issues are about navigating overlapping sources of legal authority: the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), Michigan’s Public Employment Relations Act (PERA), teacher-tenure law, educator-evaluation statutes, constitutional due process, and sometimes federal/state employment laws.
Join with your colleagues as the experts from Miller Johnson review what every school district leader should know about navigating grievances.
Date
Nov 18, 2026
Location
Troy School District Services Building, Board Room, 4420 Livernois, Troy, MI 48098
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Central Office Academy
The Metro Bureau continues to focus on providing professional development offerings with the intention of supporting front line administrators and educators who may be interested in transitioning to a Central Office position. The COA is a four-day event scheduled for Mar 18, Apr 14, May 19, and Jun 16, 2027. These sessions include breakfast, lunch, amazing professional development, and dialogue from professionals in the field and with your colleagues. We are also offering SCECHS for all participants.
Share this information with professionals in your district whom you believe will be your future central office leaders. Registration deadline is March 5, 2027.
Date
Mar 18, 2027
Location
Royal Oak Public Schools, 800 DeVillen, Royal Oak, MI
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Announcements
Meet the 2026 Recipients
Thank You to Participants in the Metro Bureau Open Fundraiser
Metro Bureau Open 2026 Photo Gallery
Resources
What we provide
Leadership Development
Workshops and high-impact seminars for central office and building level leaders.
Curriculum
Providing a strong forum for the sharing of instructional programs and practices among member school districts.
Member Benefits
The Metro Bureau business partnerships provide our members with expertise and advice for medical insurance, retirement, etc..
Gas & Electric
Provides lower cost energy that guarantees supply and assures that no district will pay unauthorized energy usage penalties.
Bargaining
Provides support to human resource professionals with information on trends in bargaining and settlements and more.
Information
Access to detailed information on critical topics relevant to school and college employees.
