Welty Center Partnerships and Sponsors

CalStateTEACH (CST)is a school-based statewide CSU online teacher education program, preparing teachers to use innovation, reflection, and technology for effective teaching and learning to meet the needs of all learners, particularly in rural, remote, and urban areas of California. CST is an Apple Distinguished School and 3X  Apple Distinguished Prog, currently preparing 975 teachers for preliminary multiple subject  and clear credentials.

Clovis Unified School District, 14th largest in CA, strives to be America’s benchmark for excellence in education. Students consistently perform at the highest levels in CA's  ELA  and math with 94.4% on time graduation rate. Focused on a quality educational system that meets the academic, physical and social needs of our students we inspires greater success in mind, body and spirit of a diverse student population, serving  43,000 + students with 45%  ELL, foster youth and/or low income.

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) (est. 1934), provides low-cost financial services to the educational community in 10 counties,  serving  300,000 +  teachers, school employees, students, members of school organizations, and their family members. EECU proudly support  programs, activities, and events in the education community. Consistently for last 13 years, selected Best Credit Union in The Fresno Bee’s 2019 People’s Choice Awards.

Educational Research Consultants (ERC)serves school districts, community colleges and other educational agencies through research, program evaluation, program validation, custom software development and grant writing. ERC's goal is to link school district talent with resources to improve educational opportunities for students, teachers, and school leaders.  ERC works with schools and educators- Sacramento  to San Diego.

Fresno County Supt. of Schools, under  leadership of Supt. Jim Yovino, FCSS works to positively impact lives of 200,000 + children in Fresno County's 32 school districts to ensure every child, no matter abilities or circumstances,  receives a quality education.  FCSS provides a full range of services, as well as legislative and public policy leadership and advocacy at the state, local and federal level.

Sanger USD began serving students in 1860 and now supports 13,000 + students.  Sanger has a long tradition of excellence with high expectations for student achievement as our mission.  Sanger has  received a number of awards and recognitions, including Distinguished School, Title I Acad. Achieve, National Schools to Watch, CSUF Bonner Virtues and Character, National Green Ribbon, Civic Learning Award and Golden Bell.  Sanger is  also recognized as a PLC district.

Fresno Unified School District,  founded in 1873, is the 4th largest district in California, serving nearly 74, 000 students, from preschool to grade 12. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Robert Nelson, Fresno Unified continues to pursue excellence, preparing career ready graduates through high quality instructions, district programs and services, and resources.

Harris Construction Co, Inc, (est. 1914) under Pres. Michael R. Spencer, remains committed to education, routinely hosting and  attending education events and hiring interns to support/ teach careers in construction.  Harris has won   Regional and Nation awards  including construction of the African Adventure Exhibit at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

Lozano Smith is a leading  CA law firm with 8 offices and 100 + attorneys. Since 1988, Lozano Smith has partnered with hundreds of public agencies – from K-12 school districts and higher education institutions to give back through professional dev., leadership trainings, community service and advancing areas of diversity and inclusion.