About Diamond Learning Center

Over 30 years of empowering lives through lifelong learning.

Our Vision

We envision that all individuals with developmental disabilities will have access to Lifelong Learning in an environment that fosters positive and meaningful guidance and direction.

A Learning Environment Built On Growth

At Diamond Learning Center our focus is on creating a learning environment that helps foster a student's personal growth experience. Student learning is enhanced by a teaching staff that brings an enthusiasm for education and a desire to assist in bringing about successful learning to each student. The programming offered to our students is catered to their interests, so learning is not only meaningful, but exciting and fun.

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach them to learn by creating curiosity, they will continue the learning process as long as they live.
Photo — Jami Hamel De La Cerda

Jami Hamel De La Cerda

M.S. Special Education | Founder & CEO | CSU Fresno Adjunct Professor

Jami's work in Special Education began over 30 years ago and continues every day in her professional as well as her personal life. She brought her visionary dream of L.I.F.E., Learning is for Everyone, to reality when she developed Diamond Learning Center, where students achieve their own successes, no matter their abilities or disabilities.

As the proud mom of three boys, Isaiah and twins Samuel and Elijah, whom she affectionately calls her 'Three Kings', Elijah - who has Down syndrome - provides inspiration for her every moment of every day. In 2016 Jami founded ISE Publishing Company and the Reading for L.I.F.E. Series. ISE stands for Including Someone Everyday, and the series brings inclusive stories to readers of all abilities.

2016
Top Ten Stories of Hope, Focus Forward Magazine
2015
Top 10 Professional Women Business Award, Marjaree Mason Center
2014
Achievement Award, City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission
2013
Marc Gold Innovative Practices in Transition Award, CEC
2012
Founder's Award, Down Syndrome Association of Central California
2012
Top Business of the Year, Marjaree Mason Center

Come See What Makes DLC Different

We'd love to introduce you to our team and show you how lifelong learning comes to life here.

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