Learn about master's and doctoral programs in the region that offer an emphasis or track in behavior analysis. Faculty and students from a number of colleges and universities will be available to talk with interested parties. Employers seeking professionals with training and experience in behavior analysis will also be available to meet with prospective job applicants. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to learn about employment opportunities, and for employers to access the talented pool of Western Region behavior analysts.


2013 Luncheon, Awards, Special Presentations, Skinner Foundation Auction    (top)
Friday, Feb. 22 • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Royal Ballroom (S Tower)

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to share good food and conversation while enjoying some of the special events that will be highlights of the conference.

• Student Research Awards. Join us in honoring this year's winners of the B. F. Skinner Foundation Graduate Student Research Award and the Julie Vargas Student Research Award.
• 2013 CalABA Leadership in Advocacy Award. CalABA is proud to honor Eric Larsson, the Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute Midwest. He consults worldwide on Medicaid and insurance coverage for intensive early intervention. In Minnesota, he authored a law for Medicaid coverage of intensive early intervention. He was the incorporator and first Executive Director of the Autism Behavior Therapy Alliance and FEAT of Minnesota.
• B. F. Skinner Foundation Auction. Bid on rare B. F. Skinner memorabilia in this always lively and entertaining auction. Here is your chance to own a piece of history that once belonged to Skinner himself! Proceeds help fund the work of both the B. F. Skinner Foundation and CalABA.

More details on luncheon events will be posted soon!

Be sure to pre-register for the luncheon to make sure you have a seat for this event, as it is expected to sell out.


Book Signings    (top)

Add to your behavior analysis library with personalized copies of important books authored by leaders in the field. Copies will be available for purchase in the CalABA store.

Thursday, Feb. 21 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Royal Ballroom (S Tower)

• Julie Vargas will be signing copies of Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching.
  
  
• Joseph Laipple will be signing copies of Precision Selling: A Guide for Coaching Sales Professionals and Rapid Change: Immediate Action for the Impatient Leader.
  
  
• Grainne Matthews will be signing copies of Values Based Safety.

OBM Network will be hosting a Meet/Greet in conjunction with the book signing event - come learn more about OBM and OBM Network!


Dance Party    (top)
Thursday, Feb. 21 • 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Garden 4 (N Tower)

Fight for Your Right to ... Practice! - and Dance! - enjoy some downtime with your friends - and meet new ones!