“Every person deserves unconditional respect and positive regard” – John Foley, Founder
The Positive Regard Network is a private network of schools and educational services that has been preeminent innovator and developer of educational programs and services of Western Massachusetts and beyond for over 20 years. There are 19 programs within the Positive Regard Network currently serving over 9000 students. The principles of these programs have enriched the lives of tens of thousands of young people.
The Network has three private out of district schools under its wing – The Center School, Springdale Education Center and the Connecticut Education Center, along with a diagnostic center, transportation company and a collaboration program with public schools called School Based Services. Our main area of operation is in Holyoke & Springfield and now expanding to Connecticut.