Heartland ABA
Affiliated in 2006 as a regional chapter of ABAI covering Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding area.
Contact Info
- Tiffany Kodak
- Omaha, NE
- Phone: (402) 559-8863
- Heartland ABA website
- Chapter News (September 2011)
Mission/Objectives
The purpose of Heartland ABA (HLABA) is to promote the analytical science of behavior and its associated technologies within the Heartland area (Nebraska, Iowa, and surrounding area). HLABA's objectives are to serve as a professional reference group for all in the Heartland whose work involves the principles and practices of behavior analysis; promote research that will advance the understanding of human behavior; identify and promote the use of effective treatment procedures in meeting the educational, therapeutic, and habilitative needs of persons in the Heartland within the ethical guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; organize and sponsor training events that serve as a forum for presentation of technological achievements in behavior analysis; promote the development and expansion of education, training, and employment in the field of behavior analysis; and support efforts of allied organizations in providing behavior analytic services.
Description of Membership
Membership is open to all persons interested in or actively engaged in teaching, research, and/or application of the principles and procedures of behavior analysis. Requirements for membership categories:
Full Member: Anyone who holds at least a master's degree in experimental or applied behavior analysis (ABA), is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, has made contributions to the field of applied behavior analysis (e.g., professional publications), or holds a full-time professional position that includes teaching, research, and/or practice in ABA.
Affiliate Member: Anyone who has an interest in applied behavior analysis, but does not meet the requirements of a Full Member.
Student Member: Anyone who has an interest in applied behavior analysis and is a student on at least a half-time basis. Student applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from a Full Member certifying the applicant's student status or by other documentation certifying such.
For more information about HLABA membership visit www.hlaba.org.
Annual or Recurring Events
The Speaker of the Month series presents the newest advancement in behavior analysis research. HLABA will be holding its next chapter conference in March 2012. Attendees will be able to earn continuing education credits while networking with other behavior analysts in the area. For more information about our organization, our speaker series, and our upcoming conference, please visit our website at www.hlaba.org.
Newsletters/Publications
Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis Newsletter