About Us

The mission of the California Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education and practice.

Guiding Principles

Our Mission

Advance, Promote, and protect the science and practice of behavior analysis.

Our Vision

CalABA will have an informed and engaged membership, a well-developed organizational infrastructure, and a wide sphere of influence.

Our Core Values

  • Ethical behavior
    CalABA holds itself to a high, unwavering standard of ethical behavior.
  • Knowledgable membership
    CalABA continuously creates opportunities to help its membership become more knowledgeable.
  • Collaborative leadership
    CalABA understands the power of collaborative leadership and fosters an environment where everyone's voice is heard.
  • Inclusiveness and Diversity
    CalABA supports and celebrates our diverse membership.

As members of the behavior-analytic community, we are committed to these core values in our interactions with each other and our diverse community of stakeholders.

Who We Are

The  mission of the California Association for Behavior Analysis is to  promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support  of research, education and practice.

We sponsor the top regional conference on behavior analysis in the United States and regularly feature well known researchers and clinicians from throughout the United States.

We are the primary clearinghouse for research and training in behavior analysis in the Western Region of the United States.

The  California Association for Behavior Analysis was formed in 1998 when  two organizations joined together: The Northern California Association  for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) and the Association for Behavior Analysis  and Therapy/Southern California (ABAT/SC).

Purpose

In order to fulfill this mission, CalABA commits to the following activities:

  1. Support a certification process for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts;
  2. Advocate for behavior analysis services and the profession;
  3. Promote quality assurance in behavior analysis;
  4. Provide resources and information related to behavior analysis;
  5. Advance behavior analysis via professional development activities

Recipients of Award for Outstanding Contributions

NCABA (1985 - 1998)

1998

G. Roy Mayer

1997

Julie Vargas

1996

No award

1995

Donald Baer

1994

Ogden Lindsley

1993

Sidney Bijou

1992

Paul Touchette

1991

Mark Sundberg

1990

A. Charles Catania

1989

Barbara Etzel

1988

Murray Sidman

1987

John Lutzker

1986

W. Stewart Agras

1985

Jack Michael

CalABA (1999 - Present)

2013

Gina Green

2012

Allen Neuringer

2011

O. Ivar Lovaas (posthumous)

2010

John Nevin

2009

Jon Bailey

2008

Philip Hineline

2007

James Johnston

2006

Teodoro Ayllon

2005

Todd Risley

2004

Montrose Wolf

2003

Nate Azrin

2002

Brian Iwata

2001

Beth Sulzer-Azaroff

2000

Sigrid Glenn

1999

Jerry Shook

Recipients of Gerald L. Shook Advocacy Award

This award is presented to an outstanding  individual who has exhibited exceptional leadership and advocacy skills  in promoting behavior analysis by affecting policy, regulation, and/or  legislation aligned with CalABA's mission and goals. Starting in 2013  this award is named in honor of Gerald Shook, founder and CEO of the   Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

2013

Eric Larsson

2012

Lorri Unumb

2011

Greg Wagner

2010

Louis Vismara

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