Our collaborative PENT network is dedicated to increasing academic achievement and overcoming behavioral barriers to success for all students with and without disabilities.

The Positive Environments, Network of Trainers is a California Positive Behavior Initiative designed to provide information and resources for educators striving to achieve high educational outcomes through the use of proactive positive strategies. Evidence-based positive practices and helpful information is disseminated statewide through this website.

All material can be reproduced for non-commercial purpose for staff training.

PENT was co-founded by Diana Browning Wright and Deborah Holt , in a joint effort between the Diagnostic Center, Southern California (DCSC) and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Diana served as the PENT Director from 2003-2009 and Deborah, as the Director of the Diagnostic Center, was the PENT Project Manager. Since that time both Diana and Deborah have retired from the Diagnostic Center. Diana can be reached at dianawright@earthlink.net.

RESEARCH: For research establishing effectiveness of our evidence based behavior plans that have been published in peer reviewed journals, click here.

Valerie Johnson, DCSC Director
PENT Director and Project Manager