The Fresno ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in Fresno: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The Central Valley-specific vendor evaluation guide for Fresno USD and neighboring districts.
Every Fresno coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the Fresno USD contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the Fresno-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the Fresno USD enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The Fresno ELO-P landscape at a glance
Fresno Unified is one of California’s largest ELO-P apportionments and one of the highest-UPP districts among the state’s top-20 districts. Every Fresno USD elementary site is above the 55% ELO-P mandatory-offer threshold.
Main district: Fresno Unified School District
Approximate enrollment: ~68,000 students
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 88%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: Central Valley
What is unique about Fresno ELO-P vendor selection
Central Valley districts including Fresno face specific staffing challenges (rural labor market, limited enrichment vendor supply). Vendors that can commit to full-year staffing consistency — including 30 non-schoolday coverage in summer — are highly valued.
Other districts serving Fresno coordinators
Central Valley ELO-P districts near Fresno: Central USD, Clovis USD, Sanger USD, Selma USD, Fowler USD, Kingsburg-Reedley area.
The vendor evaluation framework Fresno coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a Fresno coordinator ultimately shortlists, the same five filters separate real operators from good pitches:
1. Written minimum-day schedule — with staffing named at each block, before contract signature
2. 9-hour combined day + 30 non-schoolday commitment — in the base contract, not as an upsell
3. TK/K 10:1 ratio compliance — including in mixed-age groupings (per §46120(b)(5)(D))
4. Session-level itemized invoicing — coded to Resource 2600 (ELO-P) and any braided funds
5. Supplement-not-supplant memo — for every fund on the site (ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, Title I)
For the full evaluation framework, see the 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor guide.
The eight ELO-P audit trip wires Fresno coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in Fresno — like elsewhere — surface the same eight recurring findings. See the 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires for the full list with primary-source citations. The top three to check at your Fresno USD site right now:
- The 9-hour math on minimum-day schedules
- The 30 non-schoolday count in your annual calendar
- Vendor invoicing coded to Resource 2600 (not lump-sum monthly totals)
How Kodely covers Fresno and Central Valley
Kodely is a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider serving 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG. We deliver school-day, afterschool, and non-schoolday coverage under one roster, with itemized session-level invoicing coded to your specific resource lines and supplement-not-supplant memos included in every scope of work. If you are building the 2026-27 vendor shortlist for Fresno USD or a neighboring Central Valley district, we are happy to have a conversation. Every scope of work we sign is audit-ready under the CDE Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument.
Fresno ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
Which Fresno-area district has the largest ELO-P apportionment?
Fresno Unified holds the largest apportionment in the region, followed by Clovis USD and Central USD.
What is the ELO-P Tier 1 rate for Fresno Unified?
Fresno USD receives the Tier 1 rate of approximately $2,750/pupil for eligible ELO-P students in 2026-27, given the district’s UPP well above the Tier 1 threshold.
Does Fresno County have a preferred ELO-P vendor list?
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) provides expanded learning technical assistance across the county. Individual districts run their own procurement.
What are common Fresno ELO-P audit findings?
Central Valley auditors frequently flag: (1) shortfall days under the 9-hour rule on minimum-day schedules, (2) 30 non-schoolday count coming up short in summer, (3) equipment purchases not on inventory (particularly Chromebooks and tablets purchased with ELO-P funds).
Is Fresno USD hiring in-house ELO-P coordinators or using vendors?
Most Fresno USD sites operate a hybrid model — district-employed site coordinator plus a contracted vendor providing programming, staffing, and materials. This is common across large-enrollment Central Valley districts.
About the author
Sri Akash Kalimili is the founder of Kodely, a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider currently operating at 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG.
This page is a working operator’s guide based on programming we run at California district partners. It is not legal or fiscal advice. Every statute citation has been verified against primary sources. Always verify current law with your CBO and district counsel.
Sources and further reading
- California Education Code §46120 — ELO-P — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov §46120
- CDE — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program — cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp
- CDE — Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument — cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/documents/elop2526.docx
- California Department of Education Directory of California Public Schools — cde.ca.gov/re/sd
- Kodely — 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — Top California ELO-P Vendors 2026-27 (Comparison Guide) — kodely.io/blog