The Modesto ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in Modesto: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The Central Valley · Stanislaus County-specific vendor evaluation guide for Modesto City and neighboring districts.
Every Modesto coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the Modesto City contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the Modesto-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the Modesto City enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The Modesto ELO-P landscape at a glance
Modesto City Schools is a unified district serving both elementary (K-8) and high school (9-12). ELO-P programming operates at eligible elementary sites above the 55% UPP threshold.
Main district: Modesto City Schools
Approximate enrollment: ~29,000 students
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 68%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: Central Valley · Stanislaus County
What is unique about Modesto ELO-P vendor selection
Stanislaus County ELO-P districts operate under the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE), which has been particularly active in expanded learning technical assistance and coordinator convening.
Other districts serving Modesto coordinators
Stanislaus County ELO-P districts near Modesto: Sylvan Union SD, Salida Union SD, Turlock USD, Ceres USD.
The vendor evaluation framework Modesto coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a Modesto 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 Modesto coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in Modesto — 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 Modesto City 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 Modesto and Central Valley · Stanislaus County
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 Modesto City or a neighboring Central Valley · Stanislaus County 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.
Modesto ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modesto City Schools ELO-P eligible?
Yes. Modesto City Schools has UPP of approximately 68%, above the 55% mandatory-offer threshold. All eligible elementary sites offer ELO-P.
Does the Stanislaus County Office of Education support ELO-P?
Yes. Stanislaus COE provides expanded learning technical assistance across Stanislaus County districts and hosts coordinator convenings.
What is the ELO-P apportionment rate for Modesto?
Modesto City Schools receives Tier 1 apportionment at approximately $2,750/pupil for eligible ELO-P students.
What is a common ELO-P audit finding in Stanislaus County?
Common findings include shortfall days under the 9-hour rule, missing supplement-not-supplant memos, and equipment inventory omissions.
Are there local MWBE ELO-P vendors serving Modesto?
MWBE-certified enrichment vendors serving Stanislaus County directly are limited. Statewide MWBE providers including Kodely serve 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