Oregon ABA
Affiliated in 2008.
Contact Info
- Sarah Schaefer
- Lake Oswego, OR 97035
- Phone: 971-344-9440
- Oregon ABA Web site
- Oregon ABA Blog
- Chapter News (September 2009)
Mission/Objectives
The mission of Oregon ABA is to:
a. Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
b. Support the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
c. Serve as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
d. Advise political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
e. Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis in the state of Oregon.
f. Maintain a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to Behavior Analysis.
Description of Membership
Full Members:
Any individual holding at least a Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field with training or professional experience in Behavior Analysis and whose interest includes teaching, research, and/or the practice of Behavior Analysis.
Affiliate Members:
Students, direct care staff, parents or consumers. Affiliate members will enjoy all the benefits of voting membership, except for the right to vote on matters of interest to the organization and the right to hold office.
Student Members:
Student member status shall be granted to individuals who apply for membership in OR-ABA and are enrolled in an academic degree program, internship, or resident program relevant to a career in Behavior Analysis. Applications for student member status must be accompanied by proof of enrollment in an academic degree program, internship, or residency program. Student members shall have the right to vote only for a student representative to the Board of Directors.
Annual or Recurring Events
We will conduct meetings at least quarterly in addition to an annual conference. The dates of future meetings and conferences have not yet been established.