Series VII: Public School Academies, 1996 - 2012
Scope and Contents
The Oakland University School of Education and Human Services collection is a composite collection of materials that have been transferred to Archives over time from the School or found in other collections in the archives. It contains administrative files, some research materials, and curricular and program information, including program proposals. It also contains publications by the School and its departments such as brochures, handbooks and newsletters.
Of particular interest are the records of the Short Term Teacher Training Program (1969-1973) and the records of the Detroit Teacher Internship Program (1968-1970), two teacher training projects designed to support local schools and especially disadvantaged communities. Also included are the records of the public school academies, Oakland University’s charter schools.
Dates
- 1996 - 2012
Access and Use note
The Oakland University School of Education and Human Services records are open for research except for certain records restricted by statute or university policy. Access is restricted for materials in Series V and VI that contain some personnel information, student academic records and other personally identifiable information.
History
The Oakland University Board of Trustees approved the Public School Academy Chartering Policy in 1995. This was a response to the 1993 Michigan a charter school law. Unique to Michigan, public universities were given the authority to charter schools. Oakland University’s first school opened its doors to 100 students in 1996. By 2014 the university had chartered nine schools, located in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA