The accomplishments of the Educational Cooperative Service Unit of the Metropolitan Twin Cities Area (Minnesota) are described. The unit serves a seven-county metropolitan area, 13 associate member agencies, and 48 member public school districts and provides effective programs for school and educational personnel. During the 1985-86 school year, staff development programs and activities in the areas of issues management, special education, gifted education, leadership development, instructional improvement, and educational effectiveness were provided. Significant accomplishments included: expansion of the Metropolitan Principal's Academy; refinement of the Minnesota Educational Effectiveness Program; increased involvement in student programs, including the Mentor Connection, Young Inventors Fair, Spelling Bee, and Knowledge Bowl; and a succession of other staff development and program activities. Information resources were also expanded during the year, and networks for staff development and trainers showed increased participation. (CB)