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Capital Association for Behavior Analysis (CABA) Call for Nominations

I know everyone is getting ready for the holiday season, but there are some upcoming changes to CABA.  The primary change that everyone should know right now is CoFABA is working to align all the chapters to have elections that correspond with the CoFABA conference schedule.  Because of this, we are going to be holding our CABA Board elections in the next month! 

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¡Regístrate para SOFABA United 2024! ¡Más Grande y Mejor que Nunca!

Nos da alegría invitarte a SOFABA United 2024, un evento en persona aún más emocionante y enriquecedor que el año pasado. Si disfrutaste de la experiencia anterior, ¡no querrás perderte lo que hemos preparado para este año!
Este año, estamos ofreciendo:
  • 6 CEUs en total para los asistentes
  • Desayuno y almuerzo incluidos para los participantes en persona
  • Lugar: Universidad de Miami
  • Fecha y Hora: sabado 16 de noviembre, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Presentaciones y Ponentes Destacados:
  • Introducción al VB-MAPP – Zaira Santana, BCBA
  • Supervisión Efectiva de RBTs – Jenilee Acevedo Medina, BCBA, y Dra. Tracy Capote Sanchez, BCBA-D
  • Cuidado Neuroafirmante y Sesgos Culturales – Crystal Caceres, BCBA, y Paola Silva, BCBA
  • Colaboración entre Disciplinas – Panel con Liliana Dietch Vazquez, BCBA/OT, un SLP, un OT, y un Maestro
  • Entrenamiento Compasivo para Padres – Monica Castro, BCBA
  • Planes de Necesidad Médica más allá de Medicaid – Michelle Castanos, BCBA
Aprovecha esta oportunidad única para seguir aprendiendo, ampliar tu red de contactos y compartir un día lleno de conocimientos y conexión con otros profesionales. ¡Los cupos se están llenando rápido, así que asegura tu lugar hoy mismo!
Para más detalles y para registrarte, visita el siguiente enlace: Página del Evento SOFABA United 2024.
¡Estamos ansiosos por verte nuevamente en SOFABA United!
Saludos cordiales,
SoFABA: The South Florida chapter of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis
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CEU Event - Retiring? Got time on your hands? Some behavior analytic aspects of community involvement

NOWABA Event: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Town Hall on AHCA BA Policy and Managed Care Update

Join us for a presentation by FABA Public Policy Committee members Matt Potak, Michelle Castanos, and Melissa Olive to discuss AHCA behavior analysis policy and managed care. This presentation is FREE for current FABA members. Please click the link below to login and access your registration codeThis event is $20 for nonmembers.

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Know Before You Go - FABA 2024

We are excited for you to join us this year for the 2024 FABA Conference in beautiful Miami, Florida! FABA is less than 2 weeks away!

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FABA Board of Directors Election Results

The FABA Board of Directors would like to announce our election winners for the open Board positions:
President-Elect - Dr. Yanerys Leon
CoFABA Member at Large - Dr. Mark Harvey
Member at Large - Dr. Corina Jimenez-Gomez
We congratulate each of them on a successful election and look forward to welcoming them to the Board.  
The new board members will begin their formal positions on Friday, September 20th, following the FABA Business Meeting.  
We’re looking forward to seeing you all in Miami!
Kim Lucker-Greene
Election Committee Chair - FABA Past-President

Countdown to FABA 2024 Miami

Don't Miss Out! FABA 2024 Conference Registration Deadline Approaching

The countdown is on! The 2024 Florida Association for Behavior Analysis conference is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you in Miami! This year’s event promises to be an incredible opportunity to network with colleagues, learn from expert researchers and practitioners, and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in behavior analysis.

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Nominations for 2024 FABA Board of Directors

On behalf of the FABA Board of Directors (BoD), I’m writing to let you know that we have opened the nomination process for new members to be elected to the FABA Board. This year, three Board positions need to be filled via the election process: 1) President-Elect, and 2) two Members-at-Large positions. Brief descriptions of the offices and the respective duties will appear on the nomination form for your consideration. You will need to log in to your FABAWorld account in order to complete your nominations.

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FABA Board of Directors Election

This year three (3) Executive Committee positions need to be filled via the election process. You are requested to select one (1) candidate for the President-Elect position, and one (1) candidate for each of the two Member-at-Large positions. Note that one of the Member-at-Large positions is being filled by a candidate that has held an officer position on one of FABA’s local chapters across the state (CoFABA).

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Notice Regarding Letter from Sunshine Health

FABA has been made aware of a recent letter from Sunshine Health to its contracted ABA providers. FABA is aware that the letter references a 20% cut in reimbursement rates. While FABA cannot advise providers how to respond to the letter, any reduction in reimbursement will have negative implications for providers and their clients. 

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2024 Call for Awards

On behalf of the FABA Board of Directors, we would like to extend a call for nominations for the annual FABA Awards. Again this year, the annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony will take place as the opening of the general session for the keynote address on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

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GOABA Event: A Review of Current BCBA Wishlist Knowledge

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FABA Seeks Input: APD LRC Process & Medicaid ABA Transitions for Late Teens

FABA requests action from 1) APD providers and 2) AHCA Medicaid providers serving youth in their late teens:
  1. APD Providers: The FABA Public Policy Committee has been hearing concerns about APD's Local Review Committee (LRC) process for years. We are currently conducting a survey on the LRC process. Please take this opportunity to share your feedback. Your individual comments will be anonymous, but results will be summarized and shared with APD. 
      Click the link at the top of this page: https://www.fabaworld.org/legislative-affairs
  1. AHCA Medicaid providers serving youth in their late teens: FABA is looking for members with concerns about the process for transitioning ABA services for clients on the Medicaid State plan to the iBudget or CDC system. If you have concerns or recommendations in this area, please email the FABA Public Policy Committee at [email protected]

Free Event: Enhancing Accountability in Supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®) - August 15, 2024

Join GGABA virtually for a presentation by Drs. Tyra Sellers and Sarah Lichtenberger on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm ET.
 
 
Abstract: Effective supervision is crucial for the safe and effective delivery of services and the professional development of Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®). Supervisors hold full accountability for all facets of the supervisory relationship, including ensuring compliance with supervision requirements and meticulous documentation. Additionally, supervisors must educate their supervisees about these requirements, instruct them on proper documentation practices, and empower them to advocate for themselves if their supervisory needs are unmet. This knowledge and skill set is especially critical for RBTs, who may lack prior experience with these processes because the power dynamic inherent in the supervisory relationship may be a barrier to self-advocacy. This presentation explores the ethical dimensions of supervisory accountability, strategies for meeting supervision requirements, and best practices for documenting supervision, fostering a robust and ethical supervisory framework. This presentation will also provide some strategies for rapport-building and power-sharing to promote a healthy, bi-directional relationship.
 
CEUs: 1 Supervision BACB® Learn CEU
  
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will identify three steps they can take to ensure they are familiar with supervision requirements.
2. Attendees will describe documentation best practices for creating, updating, and maintaining documentation.
3. Attendees will describe strategies for approaching conversations with supervisors when supervision requirements are not met. 

Free CEU Event: Adventures In Special Education: Problems With The Players! Merrill Winston, BCBA-D

Adventures In Special Education: Problems With The Players!
Merrill Winston, BCBA-D

Date: July 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:30am ET
1.5 BACB CEUs - Free for FABA Members - $20 for Nonmembers
Sponsored by the Educational Workgroup of the FABA Public Policy Committee


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FCABA Beach Cleanup

The First Coast Association for Behavior Analysis (FCABA) is excited to invite you to join us for a beach cleanup event on Saturday, July 13th at Jacksonville Beach!

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Volunteer at FABA 2024 in Miami

It's that time again for FABA and we are looking for volunteers! We are setting up this sign-up form to organize our needs for volunteers and your availability.

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Join Us for the VABA June Social

The Volusia Association for Behavior Analysis (VABA) is excited to invite you to our June social event!

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Join Us & Network in Palm Beach!

Are you interested in connecting with colleagues, advancing your knowledge, and shaping the future of behavior analysis in Palm Beach?  

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