Midwest Educators of Color Association MECA is the first organization of its kind to centralize resources that are mutually beneficial to diverse educators and sensitive employers who are seeking to engage and retain their services. Our offerings of professional development, trade resources, and employment connections, along with MECA’s foundational structure make us the premiere association to become affiliated with.

Vision: To become the preferred clearinghouse for educators of color and their employees across the nation.
Purpose: To provide focused services for educators of color and institutions of learning located throughout the Midwestern region of the United States so that all learners may achieve at high levels.
Core Values:
Integrity– Always aligning our actions with our values and purpose.
Excellence– Continually improving on our provision of accurate, timely, and supportive services to MECA educators and employers.
Innovation– Listen attentively to the needs of all that we serve and employ thoughtful, creative, and researched methods to fulfill our purpose.