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About
California Association for
Behavior Analysis

The California Association for Behavior Analysis is a statewide organization which represents and promotes the interests of the Behavior Analysis profession. Founded in 1976, CalABA provides leadership, advocacy and educational opportunities to its members. Through conferences, workshops and newsletters, CalABA gives members an opportunity to discuss issues related to the theoretical, experimental and applied analyses of behavior with members of the profession and experts in related fields.  

 

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Anyone interested in human behavior is welcome to join CalABA. If your work, course work or research involves applying the principles of behavior, behavioral procedures or behavior modification techniques, you should join CalABA. The following are some relevant professions:

• Behavior Analyst / Student / Parent
• Behavior Modification / Management Specialist / Educator
• Basic & Applied Researcher
• Marriage, Family and Child Counselor
• Mental Health Worker / Psychiatric Technician
• Psychologist / Psychiatrist / Physician
• University & College Faculty / Teacher
• Speech / Music / Physical or Recreation Therapist

CalABA matches individuals who are interested in Behavior Analysis with opportunities to keep abreast of the research in this field and to improve their own understanding of behavior analysis.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Reduced Cal-ABA Conference Rates •
CalABA members enjoy greatly reduced rates for this annual professional conference. Donors, Sustaining, and Supporting Members are invited to a special VIP reception at the Conference.

• Continuing Education Offerings •
CalABA is an authorized provider for CEU offerings for Certified Behavior Analysts, Certified Associate Behavior Analysts, MFCCs and Psychologists.

• Professional Representation •
CalABA has retained the services of a respected lobbying firm, Sacramento Advocacy, to represent their interests before the California Legislature.

• Certification Preparation •
CalABA also offers workshops to prepare applicants for the Behavior Analyst and Associate Behavior Analyst Certification exams.

• CalABA Newsletters •
Keeps members informed of important legislative and regulatory issues, current best practices and the latest information on behavior analysis in California.

• Code of Ethics •
CalABA has adopted a Code of Ethics for Behavior Analysis which emphasizes the responsibility of all members to uphold the highest standard of ethics when applying behavioral procedures. Upon joining, members agree to abide by and uphold the code.

• Sacramento Advocacy CalABA Page •
This website provides information about the CalABA Legislative Agenda, current political commentary, access to laws and regulations, and information about legislators, state agencies and other governmental operations.


Also available online is our own web site CalABA.org!


• Networking Opportunities •
CalABA membership covers all of California and offers members the opportunity to exchange ideas, job leads, research, treatment strategies and professional support.

• Colloquia/Seminars/Workshops •
Presentations by locally and nationally known Behavior Analysts on theoretical, experimental and applied topics.

• Awards & Recognitions •
Each year at the Annual CalABA Conference awards are presented to outstanding individuals in the profession and individuals who have supported the work and goals of the association.

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