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Once upon a time, there was a couple named by their shared editions.  The BACB® Standards and the BACB® Task List were long-standing partners known for their synchronized updates. But in 2022, to reaffirm their separate and distinct purposes, the BACB® announced a split in the marriage of the Task List and the Standards. The split also comes with a name change.

Knowledge of ethical guidelines is an essential component when practicing as a BCBA or completing any form of behavior analytic services or consultations. Thomas Freeman reviews the history of ethical guidelines and codes in ABA, how they have changed, and comparisons between the current ethical guidelines and codes to the previous editions. Dr. Martinez-Diaz then reviews the newest addition to the code, element 10.0, and provides examples of violations within the newest code element.

The BACB® certification standards will change in 2027. Over the next two years, universities will revise their training programs to ensure students qualify under the new standards. This blog outlines what these changes mean for prospective and current behavior analysis students.

There are a variety of paths that individuals take to enter the field of behavior analysis.

Join Operant Innovations as we speak to Queens College as we hear about their hard work to meet, not only the BACB standards but, the NY State Licensure requirements. Giving potential students two different options in the educational track they take - MA vs. VCS Certificate Program. Providing their students with a wide variety of applied and translational work, with the opportunity to work in diverse settings. If you are interested in applying to either of these 

As the field of behavior analysis grows, so does the number of organizations offering credentialing in behavior analysis.

Of Course, You Use Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)! Doesn't Everyone?

Navigating the pathways to Behavior Analyst Certification can be complex. This blog aims to clarify the certification process and help students understand their options.

IntroductionThe Florida Tech ABA Online Program is preparing for its last offering of the 5th Edition BCBA and MA Programs in Fall 2024, followed by the first offering of the 2027 Edition programs in Spring 2025. Students will be faced with a choice.

Today we are joined by Dr. Annette Little from Lipscomb University. This program offers its students diverse opportunities, not only with coursework but also with practicum opportunities.

This week on Operant Innovations - Thought Leaders, we continue talking with Dr. Jose Martinez Diaz about where he would like to see the field of behavior analysis go versus where he sees it going.

In our continued remembrance of Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz please join us as Jose talks about his views on where the field of Behavior Analysis is going and where he would like to see it go.

As our supervisees/trainees start to move from the 4th to 5th Edition Task List, we as supervisors need to be aware of the changes that we will need to make to our supervision practices. There are still a lot of questions being asked and the amazing women from Supervisor ABA are here to help! Join Dr. Cheryl Davis and Dr. Dana Reinecke as they discuss the changes from the 4th to 5th edition and how you can effectively update your supervision practices to fit.

After scouring social media and seeing the plethora of questions regarding supervision, we started to seek out resources. We were lucky enough to come across a webinar with Dr. Cheryl Davis and Dr. Dana Reinecke from Supervisor ABA. These two magnificent women have set out to revamp how both supervisors and supervisees approach their supervisory experience to ensure that training is all-encompassing.