Dear FABA Members!
 
We are excited to open the 2023 Call for Papers for our 43rd Annual Conference. Don't forget to submit your recent research initiatives and presentations for consideration. Prospective presenters will submit their proposals through the Call for Papers abstract management portal hosted by BehaviorLive.  This portal will be used to submit all proposal types including meetings and special events. Successful submission does not guarantee acceptance.
 
Please note the deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM. Workshops will be reviewed as they are received so be sure to get your proposals in early. Upon the deadline, all reviews will continue and acceptance notifications will be sent until all spaces have been filled. 

All accepted presenters are required to register for the FABA conference once registration opens. Links for the room block, sponsorships, registration will be sent at a later time.
 
To submit your presentation, meeting, or event, please visit https://behaviorlive.com/faba/call-for-papers

The Program Committee looks forward to reviewing your submission!

 

Thanks,

Nikki Dickens,

FABA Program Chair

 

FAQ’s
 
When is registration opening for FABA? Conference registration will be opening soon! The opening notification will be sent via email blast and posted on social media.  Follow FABA online on Facebook @FloridaAssociationforBehaviorAnalysis and IG @fababehavior

 

When is FABA? As in previous years, FABA will open with workshops on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and break-out sessions occurring on Thursday, September 28th, Friday, September 29th, and Saturday, September 30th.  Break out session presenters should plan to be available September 28-30, 2023 but we encourage you to join us for pre-conference workshops on the 27th.

 
How do I submit a presentation proposal to FABA? To submit a proposal, please visit the link above.
 
When is the deadline to submit a presentation? All types of presentations (including posters) to be considered for FABA must be submitted by May 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
 
When should I expect an acceptance notification? Email notifications will be communicated beginning immediately and no later than July 1, 2023.  Correspondence will be sent to the email address(es) provided in the submission. 

FABA Executive Director Position Announcement 

About the Position: 

The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis is currently accepting nominations and applications for an Executive Director (ED) position. This position will report to the FABA Board of Directors and serve as a leader for the association and association related matters including, but not limited to the following: 

• Assist the organization with business affairs by advising the Board of Directors and managing the duties of the established and ad hoc committees,
• Oversight of the work of paid agencies and individuals contracted by the association (including conference management, administrative, legal, and public policy positions).
• Ensure all actions and activities carried out by the Board of Directors are in accordance with the bylaws of the FABA Constitution. 
• Responsibility for consistent and effective communication with FABA membership through a variety of media avenues (i.e., email, social media, web-blasts).

Overall, this leadership role will be a proactive leader for FABA’s interests, and the interests related to behavior analysis in the State of Florida.

Status: This is a part-time position, with initial responsibilities estimated at 10 hours per week, depending on the time of year and legislative and other activities that are taking place. Additionally, since many of these duties and obligations require “on call” status, this position is paid a monthly salary, rather than hourly.

Location: Although FABA’s office is in Tallahassee, Florida, relocation is not required. The FABA Board will consider candidates who are willing to travel to Tallahassee to fulfill responsibilities of the position.

Position Qualifications: Current certification as a BCBA-D or BCBA. The individual must have experience in managing budgets, leading teams, organizational management, and be a current member of FABA. 

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those with experience as a successful leader who can direct and manage multiple projects independently.

Anticipated Salary Range: Pay for this part-time position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Criminal Background Check: This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

 

How to Apply:

Inquiries, nominations, and resumes should be sent via email to [email protected] (subject heading – FABA Executive Director). Applications should include:

1. A cover letter describing your interest in this position, other related experiences (including experience with statewide policy-related matters and leadership), and why you are seeking this position. 

2. Current curriculum vitae, including a list of at least three references.

3. Any other material to support your application.

 

Open until Filled: This position is being advertised as open until filled. Review of applications will begin March 27^th, 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity: FABA is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FABA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, or creed.

The annual nomination and election processes of FABA were overseen by the Elections Committee this year. Nominations for President Elect and two Member at Large positions were received from around the state and voting opened August 19^th, ending on September 5^th, 2022. The elections process is vital to our organization allowing the FABA Board to obtain new Board Members. These individuals are selected by you, our membership, and they play a vital role in fulfilling the purpose that was founded in 1980. The FABA Board meets multiple times through the year, and often Board Members meet monthly in smaller committees to complete the work of FABA, work that is so much more than an Annual Conference.

In an extremely close race for President Elect between Dr. Kerri Peters and Matt Potak, Matt slightly edged out Kerri by just a few votes. Matt is the long-standing President of the Bay Area Association for Behavior Analysis, one of FABA’s Local Chapters. He is also a past Member at Large and the Co-Chair of FABA’s Public Policy Committee. Congratulations to Matt on his new position and thank you for your continued volunteer efforts to our organization. But gratitude must also be extended to Kerri, as she has continued to maintain her role as the appointed Secretary for FABA, as well as her participation in several FABA committees. We are lucky to have two longstanding and active members continue to serve.

If you are not aware, individuals elected as a Member at Large serve a three year term. 2022 nominations were as follows: Dr. Anthony Concepcion, Dr. Lindsay Lloveras, Dr. Meka McCammon, and Ms. Kelly Therrien. We would like to thank everyone that participated in the election and congratulate Lindsay and Kelly on their new roles. Both have hit the ground running and are actively involved in several committees. Lindsay has taken the lead as the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (and Accessibility) Committee. Kelly, who is also the President of the Association for Behavior Analysis of Brevard Chapter, will continue to play an active role with Local Chapters and the CoFABA Conference Planning Committee. She has also volunteered to assist with the Program Committee. Congratulations to both of you, and we appreciate all the work you have done and will continue to do.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving as a member of the FABA Board, nominations will open in summer of 2023. Remember you need to have an active FABA membership to nominate, be nominated and vote. There are many other ways you can participate in our organization. You can also join and participate in local chapters throughout the state. They hold elections for officers every two years. Several current and former Board Members began at the local chapter levels. There are also methods to volunteer and assist on committees or subcommittees, and actively participate in rallies, hearings and more. Feel free to contact your local chapters or the FABA Board for opportunities. 

 

RBTs in Public Schools

Beginning July 1, 2022, Registered Behavior Technicians should be allowed to provide Applied Behavior Analysis services for students in Florida’s Public Schools. The new law HB 255 added RBTs in the definition of “Private Instructional Personnel”. But, there have been problems with the implementation of this law. FABA will work with legislators to seek revisions to language in the bill that restricts RBTs who are not employed by Medicaid Providers. FABA will also work with the Department of Education to address other problems with RBT access.

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE by expressing your concerns to AHCA about their Provider Reimbursement Fee Schedules and Billing Codes, plus their Behavior Analysis Services Policy. Click here to email AHCA directly. Also, attend the FABA conference panel session #38 on Thursday September at 130pm where an AHCA representative will be present.  And, stay alert for related updates on FABA Facebook.

FABA REMAINS CONCERNED about AHCA's Provider Reimbursement Fee Schedules and Billing Codes, plus their Behavior Analysis Services Policy. FABA Public Policy Committee members have advocated at AHCA workshops, hearings, and biweekly meetings for months. Click here for more information.