Association for Behavior Analysis International

The annual report of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis will be presented, followed by the discussion of editorial policies and issues. We encourage past and present associate editors and board members, authors and prospective authors, and any other interested parties to attend. Questions and suggestions EW encouraged.

Behavior analysts involved in clinical practice recognize that we owe much to parents of children with autism who have been staunch advocates for higher quality services for their children. The synergy that can arise from parents and professionals working together creates exciting opportunities and possibilities. The Parent Professional Partnership SIG is one such opportunity. A business meeting will be held to provide a forum for networking, to outline the PPP SIG's goals and objectives, and to discuss ways to improve upon the SIG's joint website with the Autism SIG. All interested parents and professionals are encouraged to attend this meeting chaired by Co-Presidents David Celiberti and Pamela Gorski and visit our webpage at www.AutismPPPSIG.org.

This will be the annual business meeting of the Positive Behavior Support Special Interest Group.

Members of the Standard Celeration Society will congregate to discuss all business-related matters regarding the society, including but not limited to membership, finances, and the annual International Precision Teaching Conference.

Please join us for the Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis annual business meeting. Also, please review our website for upcoming regional events and conferences. The association serves the Pacific Northwest: Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia

We invite all those on the Education and Treatment of Children journal editorial review board and those interested in becoming involved to attend. We will be discussing policies and initiatives that strengthen and maintain the journal. Data on manuscript flow and subscriptions will be presented and discussed.

The New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) is the official representative for behavior analysis across New York. NYSABA is the state affiliate of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts. NYSABA represents families, practitioners, and scholars committed to research and practice of behavior analysis. All behavior analysts and consumers residing or practicing in New Yorkare encouraged to attend.

The is the annual Business Meeting forthe Multicultural Alliance of Behavior Analysts.

Provides intellectual, clinical, and organizational support to other professionals interested in aging and to foster behavior analytic research in aging. The goal of this year's meeting is to discuss issues in the field as well as issues of professional development. In addition, members will provide feedback on student presentations on research in the area of aging, which will be used to award the student researcher award. Finally, new officers will be chosen for any vacated positions in the special interest group.

This meeting will cover important components of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), including information on BACB credentials, eligibility requirements, approved course sequences, examination administration, and applying for examination. The presentation also will offer information regarding BACB growth and development. This meeting is intended for individuals who are planning to become certified.

The purpose of this meeting is to review issues of interest affecting people with acquired brain injury and related neurological deficits. Treatment for this population is complex and requires a tremendous collaboration to be successful. This group provides an opportunity for networking with rehabilitation professionals working in neurobehavioral programs around the country. Topics such as staff training, community re-integration, military-related injuries, funding, research, jobs, and internships will be discussed. Search: Facebook - ABA Rehab Special Interest Group to connect with this group and join at the meeting.

The purpose of the Evidence-Based Practice Special Interest Groupis to promote socially important behavior by facilitating effective and sustainable practices in real-world settings. Our goal is to maintain a SIG that reflects member input and focuses on a select number of activities that can be completed within the year. We believe EBP serves as an important approach with which behavior analysts should be familiar. The purpose of this business meeting is toconduct our annual meeting to review our policies, objectives, and future directions of the SIG. In this business meeting, we seek to identify new members who would like to learn about the benefits of participating in the EBP SIG.

This meeting has been well attended for several years and a lot of great contacts are made for those working internationally. Chaired by the founder of the Global Autism Project, this meeting offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the work of the Global Autism Project and allows participants to meet others working internationally, including our partners from around the world.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International Student Committee Business meeting will be conducted for all student members of ABAI and any other interested parties. The meeting will cover the initiatives, events, and progress made by the ABAI Student Committee this past year leading up to and including the ABAI annual convention. Student representatives and student members will have an opportunity to review the committee's work, ask questions and receive information on student initiatives, and provide potential suggestions or recommendations for the committee to consider for future endeavors.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update on current issues and activities concerning state of behavior analysis and the practice of behavior analysis in Louisiana. The Louisiana Behavior Analysis Association is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice, and to promote access to responsible behavior analytic services by professionals sufficiently trained in the discipline of behavior analysis and compliance with relevant ethical standards.

This is the annual business meeting of the Human Development SIG (formerly called the Developmental Behavior Analysis SIG). All members and nonmembers who are interested in human development are invited to attend. The agenda is rather informal but includes reports about the SIG, finances, plans, the SIG's journal (Behavioral Development Bulletin), and election of officers.

The Behaviorists for Social Responsibility (BFSR) Special Interest Group (SIG) traditionally gathers to explore and share ways that the science of behavior can and should contribute to social justice, human rights, environmental action, and other important social goals. Recent meetings have seen a dramatic increase in interest and attendance, including post-meeting activity around several issues. This meeting will build from the last. We anticipate having consensus on the "top" issues of interest to the SIG and will brainstorm continued actions for each. We believe it is this type of continued interaction which will drive momentum and advance the mission, which focuses on bringing the science of behavior analysis to bear on critical and timely social issues.

This meeting is open to anyone interested in the work of the ABAI Education Board. The ABAI Executive Council has charged the Education Board with two primary tasks. The first is to encourage undergraduate and graduate programs in behavior analysis to pursue ABAI accreditation, and to provide assistance to these programs as needed to achieve this goal. The second charge to the Education Board has been to prepare an application for recognition of the ABAI accreditation system by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The meeting will address these issues as well as other matters of interest or concern to the membership.

The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the business of the Teaching Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group. We will update members on the events of the past year and set goals for the coming year. Even if you are new and have never attended a business meeting before, please feel free to join us. There are many ways that you can get involved, and we need your help. Membership in the SIG is not required to attend.

The Applied Animal Behavior (AAB) SIG brings together individuals who specialize in or have an interest in the application of behavior analysis to the appreciation, understanding, and management of animal behavior across species. The AAB SIG has three primary purposes: 1) To promote behavior analytic research and the exchange of scientific information in the area of animal behavior; 2) To advocate for and promote high standards in the application of methods and techniques of behavior change with animals in applied settings; and 3) To support and promote excellence in the education and research practices of individuals dedicated to the study and management of animal behavior in applied settings. Membership of the AAB SIG is diverse and includes academicians, researchers, and practitioners from a variety of disciplines dedicated to, affiliated with or interested in animal behavior in applied settings. All are welcome to attend.

At this meeting,members will review business items associated with the Nevada Association for Behavior Analysis. This meeting is open to all sustaining, full, affiliate and student members.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overveiew of theJournal of Organizational Behavior Management and its editorial practices. In addition, a data-based update pertaining to the areas of growth and impact will be provided. Finally, future directions of the journal in terms of the emerging topics associated with publications and editorial practices will be discussed.

Our Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group business meeting is open to anyone interested in promoting a behavioral approach to the analysis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Admission is free, and membership in the SIG is not required to attend. The meeting will consist of member reports on SIG mission-related activities and several invited presentations of professional interest to attendees. The two SPABA award winners--the Student Research Grant award winner and the Dissemination Award winner--will present their winning submissions. The SPABA business meeting also will include a social reception to encourage interaction and discussion among SIG members, new members, and interested attendees. Please feel free to join us and bring your friends. To further support the Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group, please consider formally joining our SIG by registering online at www.behavioralspeech.com.

The purpose of the business meeting is to review theHistory of Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group's current status, that is, how well it is addressing its purpose, mission, and objectives (e.g., its Listserv) and consider new activities that may further advance them (e.g., a website, ABAI HoBA symposia, or an awards program).

All individuals attending the ABAI convention who have an interest in sex research, sex education, and/or procedures used to change sex-related behaviors are invited to attend the Sex Therapy and Educational Programming Special Interest Group's annual meeting. Items of business will include a discussion of current SIG activities occurring both at and outside the ABAI convention, the sharing of relevant research findings, and plans for the next year of SIG activities.

The Ogden R. Lindsley Standard Celeration Chart Share provides an opportunity for all to see, hear, and share data across the behavior spectrum using paper, transparency, and digital daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly Standard Celeration Charts presented rapidly in spirited friendship.