Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI) is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

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46th Annual Convention; Washington DC; 2020

Program by Special Events: Friday, May 22, 2020


 

Special Event #2
Closed Meeting: Affiliated Chapter Leadership Training
Friday, May 22, 2020
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M2, Marquis Ballroom 1/2
Chair: Michael F. Dorsey (Amego Inc.)
Presenting Authors: PER HOLTH (OsloMet -- Oslo Metropolitan University), FRANK R. CICERO (Seton Hall University)

ABAI is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Session for officers of ABAI affiliated chapters for the purpose of providing strategies for guiding the growth of chapters and providing services to members and constituents. Although this training is free for up to three officers per chapter, advanced registration is required and attendance is by invitation only.

Presentations include:

  • The Basics of Strategic Planning, by Byron Wine and Adam Warman (OBM Network)
  • ABA Billing Code Update and Commission Introduction, by Julie Kornack (ABAI Billing Code Commission and Center for Autism and Related Disorders)
  • Verified Course Sequences (VCS) for Non-US Programs, by Carol Pilgrim (University of North Carolina Wilmington)
  • Moving Your Program from VCS to Accreditation: The Whys and Hows, by Linda Hayes (University of Nebraska, Reno) and Jenna Mrljak (Association for Behavior Analysis International)
 
 
Special Event #3
Closed Meeting: Special Interest Group Leadership Training
Friday, May 22, 2020
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M2, Marquis Ballroom 3
Chair: Peter R. Killeen (Arizona State University)
Presenting Authors:

ABAI is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Session for officers of ABAI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for the purpose of providing strategies for guiding the growth of SIGs and providing services to members and constituents. This training is for SIG leaders only. Although the SIG training is free for up to three officers per SIG, registration is required. This event is closed; attendance is by invitation only.

 
 
Special Event #18
Student Welcome Event
Friday, May 22, 2020
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M2, Marquis Ballroom 6
Chair: Jovonnie L. Esquierdo-Leal (University of Nevada, Reno)

The ABAI Student Committee will be hosting a Special Welcome Event for current and future student members. During this session, Student Committee Members will review useful information and distribute materials to help you make the make the best of your convention experience. From tips on how to put your best foot forward to an overview of important events, your Student Committee has you covered. ABAI 2020 Student Survival Kits will be available to attendees on a first come, first served basis—so don’t be late!

 
 
Special Event #19
Student Trivia Night
Friday, May 22, 2020
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M2, Marquis Ballroom 6
Chair: Allyson R Salzer (University of Kansas)

Grab your friends and join the Student Committee for a fun night of trivia! Drop in at any time and join one or all rounds of trivia, hosted by leading researchers and academics in the field of behavior analysis. Test your knowledge about the ABAI organization, the field of behavior analysis, and our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Questions will range from easy to difficult and prizes will be delivered for winners of each team. Come mingle with other students and faculty and kick off the conference with a friendly game of trivia!

 
 
Special Event #20
International Reception
Friday, May 22, 2020
9:00 PM–10:30 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M2, Marquis Ballroom 1-5
Chair: Per Holth (OsloMet -- Oslo Metropolitan University)

All registrants are welcome to join us in celebrating the diversity of our membership and the world-wide dissemination of the science and practice of behavior analysis. A short presentation about international development in the field and ABAI global efforts will be followed by ample time to socialize with friends and colleagues from around the world.

 

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