Metro RESA

Metro RESA is an active public educational service agency headquartered at 1870 Teasley Drive SE in Smyrna, Georgia, serving the surrounding Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan region. Situated within a large suburban community, the organization occupies a unique position in the state's public education framework. Unlike a standard public school district or charter organization, Metro RESA does not operate individual school campuses or provide direct Pre-K through 12th-grade classroom instruction. Instead, it functions as a centralized regional agency designed to provide administrative, strategic, and professional support across neighboring educational communities.

Reflecting its specialized administrative mission, the agency’s workforce is uniquely structured around organizational support rather than direct classroom teaching. Metro RESA employs approximately 97 full-time equivalent support staff members, with no dedicated FTE classroom teachers or instructional aides on its direct payroll. This focused staffing model allows the agency to concentrate its resources on regional service delivery, professional development, and district leadership support. For researchers, educators, and community members looking to understand the broader network supporting public education in suburban Atlanta, Metro RESA serves as a vital infrastructure hub accessible online at mresa.org.