Friday, March 19, 2010

Don't forget to RSVP for April 2nd Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis meeting with invited speaker, Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®

One week to RSVP deadline -please see below for more information and
look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Professionals, parents, students, and others interested in the practice of behavior analysis are cordially invited to attend the
Next Meeting of the


WHEN: April 2, 2010, 9:00am- 2:00pm
WHERE: Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Community Health Education Center, Room 117A
19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062
Map of the Hospital Campus
Google map with driving directions

Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP by March 26, 2010 to Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA,
or (971) 344-9440

Special Presenter
Gerald “Jerry” L. Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CEO and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®)

Dr. Shook is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc.  He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Western Michigan University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst -Doctoral with over 40 years experience in behavior analysis. Dr. Shook has taken an active role in developing certification in several states, as well as nationally, and has published and presented extensively in the area of certification and Behavior Analysis as a profession.  He conducted statewide distance education university graduate training in a number of states and consulted nationally on development of statewide behavioral service and training systems. He held faculty appointments at the State University of New York College at Buffalo and Georgetown University; and adjunct appointments at Auburn, Oklahoma State, and Florida State Universities.  He currently holds adjunct appointments in the College of Education and Graduate College at Penn State. Dr. Shook was on the Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and was on the Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, where he also was Coordinator of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and the Affiliated Chapters Board. He was President of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis and has been on the Editorial Board of The Behavior Analyst and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management.  Dr. Shook is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Fellow and Chairman of the Fellow Selection Committee of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He received the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Service; the California Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Contributor to Behavior Analysis; The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis’ Outreach Award and Award for Public Service; and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Western Michigan University.

We hope that you can join the us in welcoming Dr. Shook
for what will be an informative and interesting presentation!
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OUR MISSION:
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community.  The association plans on fulfilling this purpose by the following:
  • Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
  • Supporting the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
  • Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
  • Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
  • Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintaining a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to behavior analysis.
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Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submitted for content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Ten days until OR-ABA Board Meeting & request for RSVP April 2, 2010 meeting with Special Speaker Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of the BACB®

The next meeting of
Executive Board


WHEN: Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 P.M.
WHERE: Rogue Distillery & Public House (PDX)
1339 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209
Google map with driving directions

These meeting is open to all who would like to attend!

Also, don't forget to RSVP by March 26, 2010 to
Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA,

or (971) 344-9440 for the

 April 2, 2010 ORABA meeting,
Special invited speaker -
Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D,
CEO and  Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®)

WHEN: April 2, 2010, 9:00am- 2:00pm
WHERE: Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Community Health Education Center, Room 117A
19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062
Map of the Hospital Campus
Google map with driving directions

Past blog post with more information on the meeting and speaker

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OUR MISSION:
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community.  The association plans on fulfilling this purpose by the following:
  • Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
  • Supporting the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
  • Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
  • Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
  • Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintaining a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to behavior analysis.
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Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submitted for content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Journal: "Behavior Analysis in Practice" & Call for manuscripts

DESCRIPTION:  
Behavior Analysis in Practice® (BAP) is a peer-reviewed translational publication designed to provide science-based, best-practices in behavior analysis.

The target audience includes practicing behavior analysts, educators, and related personnel, staff in settings where behavior-analytic services are provided, and scientist-practitioners.

Types of articles published in BAP include:
  • Empirical reports describing the application and evaluation of behavior-analytic procedures; 
  • Discussion papers on professional and practice issues; 
  • Reviews of the empirical literature that provide best practice guidelines; 
  • Technical articles on methods, data analysis, or instrumentation in the practice of behavior analysis; 
  • Tutorials on terms, procedures, and theories relevant to best practices in behavior analysis; and 
  • Critical reviews of books and products that are aimed at practitioners or consumers of behavior analysis. 
The inaugural issue of Behavior Analysis in Practice® was published in Spring of 2008.
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CALL FOR PAPERS

Behavior Analysis in Practice® (BAP)  is accepting manuscripts for future issues. Authors should use language that is easily accessible to practitioners, clearly define all technical terms, and link research findings directly to practice.

For detailed information about manuscript preparation.


BAP COVER PHOTOS NEEDED!
We are soliciting cover photos for upcoming issues of BAP. Contact Dorothea Lerman (lerman@uhcl.edu) for further information.

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Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submitted for content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Friday, March 5, 2010

Reminder: April 2nd meeting of the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis, and Special Guest Speaker, Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®

 Reminder to mark your calendar and plan to attend this meeting.
Professionals, parents, students, and others interested in the practice of behavior analysis are cordially invited to attend the
Next Meeting of the


WHEN: April 2, 2010, 9:00am- 2:00pm
WHERE: Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Community Health Education Center, Room 117A
19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062
Map of the Hospital Campus
Google map with driving directions

Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP by March 26, 2010 to Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA,
or (971) 344-9440

Special Presenter
Gerald “Jerry” L. Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CEO and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®)

Dr. Shook is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc.  He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Western Michigan University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst -Doctoral with over 40 years experience in behavior analysis. Dr. Shook has taken an active role in developing certification in several states, as well as nationally, and has published and presented extensively in the area of certification and Behavior Analysis as a profession.  He conducted statewide distance education university graduate training in a number of states and consulted nationally on development of statewide behavioral service and training systems. He held faculty appointments at the State University of New York College at Buffalo and Georgetown University; and adjunct appointments at Auburn, Oklahoma State, and Florida State Universities.  He currently holds adjunct appointments in the College of Education and Graduate College at Penn State. Dr. Shook was on the Board of Directors of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and was on the Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, where he also was Coordinator of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee and the Affiliated Chapters Board. He was President of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis and has been on the Editorial Board of The Behavior Analyst and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management.  Dr. Shook is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Fellow and Chairman of the Fellow Selection Committee of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He received the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Service; the California Association for Behavior Analysis’ Award for Outstanding Contributor to Behavior Analysis; The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis’ Outreach Award and Award for Public Service; and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Western Michigan University.

We hope that you can join the us in welcoming Dr. Shook
for what will be an informative and interesting presentation!
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OUR MISSION:
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community.  The association plans on fulfilling this purpose by the following:
  • Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
  • Supporting the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
  • Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
  • Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
  • Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis in the state of Oregon.
  • Maintaining a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to behavior analysis.
----------
Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submitted for content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Conferences: Summer Direct Instruction conference in Eugene, OR, & NEW special topic DI conference for ASD learners in Columbus, OH

This is a heads-up on two summer conferences of interest to those who use the Direct Instruction (Becker, Engelmann) model of instruction or are interested in learning more about it and specific curriculum packages-

Zig Engelmann Discusses Direct Instruction, 6:13
For more videos at Youtube







36th National Direct Instruction Conference And Institutes July 25–29, 2010
Hilton Eugene Hotel & Conference Center
Eugene, Oregon

Beginning and Advanced Training
College Credit
BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available


"Join us for the longest running, most comprehensive Direct Instruction Training available.

This year we are pleased to present long time DI Consultant Carolyn Schneider along with Zig Engelmann as our keynote speakers.

We will have sessions for beginning and veteran users, as well as sessions designed for classroom teachers and parapros, coaches, and administrators. Special tracks for general, and special education and many others will be highlighted"

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the National Direct Instruction Conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction


AND a new special focus Direct Instruction Conference in Columbus, Ohio




Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Direct Instruction Conference, Columbus, Ohio
August 16–18, 2010
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Columbus, Ohio

BACB® Approved Continuing Education Units available!
College Credit Available!
Training Designed for Teachers, Practitioners and Parents!

"Training on Reading Mastery, Language for Learning, DISTAR Arithmetic, Connecting Math Concepts and Corrective Reading Comprehension will be featured at this training tailored specifically for those that work with students with an ASD diagnosis."
[Blog author note - for information on these curriculum packages, see Signals, The Direct Instruction Community]

Please see the conference brochure for full information on events, registration and lodging.

Questions about the Effective Programs for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders conference should be directed to the Association for Direct Instruction

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For More Background on Direct Instruction


Signals, The Direct Instruction Community 

Zigsite: The website of Zig Engelmann


An Introduction to Direct Instruction
Special Connections

Past posts
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Eugene, OR: Association for Direct Instruction announces dates for National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes

Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submittedfor content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.

Please
visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.

EVENT: April 17, 2010 TAGteach Workshop Portland, OR

April 17, 2010 TAGteach Workshop Portland, OR 
Date:     Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time:     9:00am - 4:30pm
Location:     Portland, Oregon
Early bird registration before March 31, 2010
About TAGteach

For questions and more information
Keri Gorman
503 502 7311
keri@tagteach.com
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Disclaimer
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) posts items only as a service to OR-ABA members and other interested persons. OR-ABA reserves the right to edit items submitted for content, length, and style. OR-ABA will post only those event announcements that appear to be consistent with OR-ABA's statement of purpose, relevant laws, regulations, and ethical principles. OR-ABA's decision in this regard is final. These announcements should not construed as advertisements or endorsements of the products, services, or events described. OR-ABA cannot accept paid advertising on these pages. Announcements of commerical events or events with strong commercial tie-ins will be carefully evaluated for suitability. OR-ABA makes no representation of the accuracy of the events announcements, the quality of the events described, or suitability of any event or its intended use.
Please visit our website to find out more about OR-ABA, our activities, monthly meetings and speakers.