Approves a no-cost fieldwork agreement with William James College for school psychology students

This memorandum of understanding (MOU) places William James College graduate students in district fieldwork for advanced degrees in mental health and school psychology. It runs July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. It costs the district nothing except pay for teacher interns, who are district employees paid from district funds.

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Vendor / partner: William James College · Newton, MA
Action: MOU or data sharing
Category: Special education
Sub-category: Programs & support
Term: Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2029
Presented by: Deputy Chief, Talent
File: 24-1063 · agenda T.-21
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, May 22, 2024

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of a Memorandum of Understanding and Interagency Agreement (MOU or Agreement) - for an Experiential Fieldwork Program - applying to District placements of College students, regarding coursework for Advanced Degrees and Certifications in the area of Mental Health & Wellness Sciences, the field of School Psychology, including Master of Arts or Science and other Graduate-Level Degrees or Certifications with Emphasis in Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials and certifications, as may be specified - entered into by and between Oakland Unified School District (District or OUSD), a public school district in the State of California, County of Alameda, and William James College (WJC or College), an independent, nonprofit private college in Newton, Massachusetts - for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, at no cost to the District other than for Teacher Interns who are deemed District employees and are paid from District funds associated with said employment.

History

May 22, 2024 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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