University of the Pacific provides personalized learning and small class sizes, with professors passionate about their students' success. We offer all the choices of a major university, with 10 schools and colleges and nearly 100 majors. Since 1851, we've made the choice to look forward, create change and deliver education that puts our students first. We offer an experience that produces successful alumni who lead in their communities, in California and beyond.

The California Teachers Association is the preeminent voice for educators in California’s public schools and colleges, CTA is a powerful and passionate advocate for students and public education. Our 325,000 members not only make us strong, they make us the state’s largest professional employee organization. And, as the largest affiliate in the 3.2 million-member National Education Association, our voice is also heard as far away as Washington, DC. Connect with us on social media: @WeAreCTA Facebook: facebook.com/wearecta Twitter: twitter.com/wearecta Instagram: instagram.com/wearecta YouTube: youtube.com/californiateachers

The San José State University Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation established to enable and promote externally-funded programs that further SJSU’s comprehensive educational mission, impact, and public benefit. Each year hundreds of local, state, and federal agencies, businesses, and private foundations partner with the Research Foundation to engage SJSU faculty and other university specialists in basic and applied research, public service and community projects, consulting, and other specialized educational activities. Program sites are located on the SJSU main campus, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, NASA-Ames Moffett Field, downtown San Jose and several national and international locations.

The California School Employees Association is the largest classified school employees union in the United States, representing more than 250,000 school support staff throughout California. CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our public schools and community colleges, including security, food services, office and clerical work, school maintenance and operations, transportation, academic assistance and paraeducator services, library and media assistance, computer services and more. CSEA was formed in 1927 when a determined group of Oakland custodians came together to support an elderly custodian who couldn’t afford to retire because public schools had no pension plan for such employees. This small group of custodians saw the need to gain rights and benefits for themselves and other school employees, and began the organization to achieve this goal. Through this initial determination, CSEA proved to be an organization that would stand the test of time. In 2001, CSEA members voted to become an independently chartered union of the AFL-CIO. Today, CSEA continues to thrive as a member-governed union, democratically run by member volunteers in nearly 800 local chapters throughout the state. The union is led by the CSEA Board of Directors. Labor Relations Representatives and other professional staff work under the authority of CSEA’s Executive Director. We are proud of our contributions toward California’s future, and we strive everyday to carry out our mission to improve the lives of our members, students and communities.

Valley Christian Schools strive for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual students needs. In 1935, the school was founded on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. from Preschool through high school graduation, Valley Christian Schools is dedicated to bringing every student to his or her highest potential: academically, socially, and spiritually. More than 95% of Valley Christian high school graduates go on to further education directly following graduation. Valley Christian Schools enrolls 1500 students in grades Pre-K through 12. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California. Our facilities cover 30 acres and are comprised of four campuses located within a mile of each other. Students live in areas as far away as San Pedro, Pasadena, Yorba Linda, and Huntington Beach, with the majority of our students living in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Artesia and Bellflower. Our roots are planted in the Bible and grow out of the Protestant Reformation. Presently, VCS families represent over 250 churches.

The Athenian School is a Bay Area, college preparatory, independent school for grades 6-12 (day and boarding in grades 9-12). We are located at the base of Mt. Diablo, in Danville California. The Athenian School believes the best way to master subjects is to experience their application first hand. Athenian is a school where students will deeply themselves deeply in coursework, inspiring each other to think critically and develop the capacity to become true global citizens.

The Pac-12 Conference is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders by championing excellence in academics, athletics, and the well-being of our student-athletes. Built on a firm foundation of academic excellence and superior athletic performance, the Pac-12 continues to renew its undisputed claim as the “Conference of Champions,” leading the nation with 544 NCAA team titles overall, over 200 more than the next closest conference. The Pac-12 also wholly owns and operates Pac-12 Networks, the Conference’s sports media company that produces and distributes 850 live sporting events each season, making it one of the top live-sports producers in the country. Pac-12 Networks also offers extensive digital content via Pac-12.com, the Pac-12 Now app, Pac-12 official athletics websites and Pac-12 Insider. The Pac-12 Conference is comprised of 12 leading U.S. universities, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California Los Angeles, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California, the University of Utah, the University of Washington, and Washington State University. More information on the Pac-12 is available at Pac-12.com.

Kidango’s commitment is to ensure all children have access to the best opportunities for growth, focused on education and health. Its preschools and early learning centers ensure that children—regardless of family income or background—have access to the academic and social opportunities needed to be prepared for kindergarten and a lifetime of learning. Founded with a single center in 1979, today Kidango serves more than 4,000 children in five counties and is one of California’s largest not-for-profit child development agencies.

Notre Dame High School located in the Southern Tier of New York State is the area’s leading co-educational college preparatory high school for students in grades 7 thru 12 offering an inclusive environment that is rich in the tradition of academic excellence. Notre Dame is proud of its 100% graduation rate with students consistently achieving admission to the top ranked national and international universities and colleges. 99 % of the 2017 graduating class are continuing their post-secondary education. Notre Dame’s competitive athletic programs reflects the rigor of our classroom by providing opportunities for students to compete & grow through life building skills like teamwork, comradery, discipline and sportsmanship. The arts program is alive and well at Notre Dame High School with areas of concentration in the visual, performing and language arts. As a 62 year ministry of the Sisters of Mercy students embrace the value of service to others and are offered opportunities for spiritual growth through leadership, out-reach, and extensive co-curricular programs. Notre Dame students graduate with a firm foundation that will guide them successfully as citizens of the world.

The Dorris-Eaton School, founded in 1954, is a private, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school with nearly 500 preschool, elementary and junior high students.

The Quarry Lane School, a private, secular day school, provides an academically rigorous and supportive educational environment for students entering preschool through high school. Our ethnically diverse student body consists of 900 students at our three campuses. Students are guided by a highly qualified, professional and experienced staff of over 135 teachers. The Quarry Lane School is accredited by WASC, NCPSA and NIPSA. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we have embraced the IB philosophy and curriculum along with the program standards and practices. This program provides students with the option to participate in an academically rigorous global education. The mission of The Quarry Lane School is to create an atmosphere that inspires a lifelong love of learning so that each student can reach his or her fullest potential--emotionally, socially, academically, and physically--in order to assume responsibility as a future citizen of the world. The Quarry Lane School is a nonsectarian, co-educational day school which supports a diverse faculty and student body.

Point Quest is a community of life-long learners who respect the individual needs of students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring, and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success are sought through appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and learning styles. We provide services to students with disabilities ranging from serious developmental delays, to autism spectrum disorders, and emotional disturbance. We contract with a high volume of local school districts to provide services to their most challenging students. We are committed to being a change agent not just standing quietly on the sidelines. We have a responsibility as educators to change the trajectory of our nation for the next generation.