Membership

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Professionals from a variety of disciplines including behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work, speech and language pathology, biology, ethology, and related medical fields interested in using behavior analysis to improve lives and better our understanding of behavior.

Nonprofessionals interested in how behavior analysis can help improve the quality of life and develop the potential of all persons. Though primarily a professional organization, CalABA is committed to:

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Part of a Larger Community

Join a group of dedicated professionals, parents, and advocates working to make a positive difference in the lives of others through the science of behavior analysis. At the annual CalABA conference you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in basic and applied research, as well as professional practice. You will also hear about the most recent applications of behavior analytic research to a variety of socially important problems.

Reduced CalABA Conference Rates

CalABA members enjoy reduced registration fees for the annual CalABA conference.

Continuing Education

CalABA is an approved provider of continuing education for Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Marriage and Family Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Licensed Social Workers, Assistant Social Workers, and Licensed Psychologists in California.

Code of Ethics

CalABA has adopted the Conduct Guidelines of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.. These Guidelines emphasize the responsibility of all behavior analysts to uphold the highest ethical standards of the profession.

CalABA Newsletters

Our newsletters keep members informed of important developments in behavior analysis as well as important legislative and regulatory issues in California.

Networking Opportunities

CalABA membership covers all of California and most of the Western United States and offers members the opportunity to exchange ideas, job leads, research, treatment strategies and professional support.

Awards & Recognitions

Each year at the annual CalABA conference awards are presented to outstanding professionals, students, and advocates who have supported the work and goals of the Association.

CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP

CalABA membership is open to all persons interested in or actively engaged in teaching, research, or application of the principles of behavior analysis.

There are five main classes of membership: Certified, Professional, Associate, Student, and Affiliate. $5 of each membership fee is earmarked to support CalABA's public policy work.

As part of its commitment to students and parents, CalABA subsidizes membership and conference fees for Student and Affiliate members.

CalABA also recognizes Supporting members who contribute additional funds to support CalABA and its activities, including subsidizing memberships and conference fees for Affiliate and Student members. The designation Supporting will be prefixed to the membership designation of any individual in any of the following membership categories who pays additional annual dues of $50. Supporting members are recognized for their support at the annual CalABA conference, in the biannual CalABA newsletter, and on the CalABA website. Click here to download the CalABA membership application.

1. Certified: Any person meeting the criteria for Professional member who is also certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. Annual membership dues: Certified = $75; Supporting Certified = $125.

2. Professional: Any person holding a bachelor's degree or above in any field and who works full or part-time in behavior analysis. Annual membership dues: Professional = $85; Supporting Professional = $135.

3. Associate: Any person holding a bachelor's degree or above in any field and who works full or part-time in a field other than behavior analysis. Annual membership dues: Associate = $85; Supporting Associate = $135.

4. Student: Any person classified as a student in a program of study leading to a degree in behavior analysis or a related discipline. Application for membership in this category must be accompanied by certification of the student status of the applicant by a member of the faculty of the program in which the student is enrolled. Annual membership dues: Student = $40; Supporting Student = $90.

5. Affiliate: Any individual with an interest in behavior analysis who does not qualify for Certified, Professional, Associate, or Student membership. Annual membership dues: Affiliate = $45; Supporting Affiliate = $95.

Click here to download the CalABA membership application.

For questions or additional information about membership in CalABA, e-mail membership@calaba.org.

(Note: Contributions or gifts to CalABA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. CalABA estimates that the nondeductible portion of dues allocable to lobbying is 15 percent.)