NYSABA

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The New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Inc. is the state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA), an international organization devoted to the study of the experimental analysis of behavior.

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178 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY 12801

Ph: 518-466-7188

Fax: 518-798-7223

**LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT**

Save The Date !!
NYSABA's 19th Annual Conference November 5 & 6, 2009 Albany Marriot, Albany NY Keynote Speakers: Dr. Joanne Gerenser & Dr. Raymond Romanczyk

Important Membership Infomation - Please read
Click here to read about changes in our membership period. Here you will find the link to our new fill in membership application as well as the new address to be used to mail your membership application and payment.

If you have any questions regarding your membership status, please contact NYSABA's Membership Coordinator, David Atkinson at membership@nysaba.org.

NYSABA Conference Success
In early November 2008 nearly 300 behavior analysts convened in Albany, NY for the 18th Annual NYSABA Conference. The annual gahering is the Association’s forum for spotlighting the best our field has to offer, including current research, advocacy for and policy important to behavior analysts, and for networking with colleagues and friends from around the state and region.ion.

Some of the highlights from our conference include nationally-recognized speakers Brian Martens, Ph.D. from Syracuse University; Ennio Cipani, Ph.D. from National University-Fresno; Steven Novella, MD from Yale University, and Andy Bondy, Ph.D., President and Co-founder of Pyramid Educational Consultants. Brian Martens, Andy Bondy, and Steve Anderson gave us their considerations on the controversial topic of punishment on a panel moderated by Joanne Gerenser, we heard from Pat Geary from the NYS Education Department on important practice issues, and received an update on NYSABA’s legislative activities from the Legislative Committee, Kevin Quinn, NYSABA’s legal counsel, and Jerry Shook of the BACB..

For more highlights, including the preconference workshop, annual award recipients, and photos of the event click here.

Welcome New Board
NYSABA membership voted on their new leadership, and proudly welcome Vicki Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA of Summit Educational Resources as President-elect; Karen Atkinson of Aspire Programs as Secretary; Joseph Pancari of Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS and Cathy Bryson of the Sage Colleges and a private consultant as Representatives at Large. Each of these is a two-year position, and we thank you all for your commitment to NYSABA and its mission.

As we wrap up another successful year, we thank outgoing board members for their time, energy, ideas, and dedication to the Association. These include outgoing Representatives at Large Dan Mruzek, Ph.D., BCBA and Tom Zane, Ph.D., BCBA, and our secretary Kelly Young, MS Ed.

Finally, thank you to all of our volunteers at this year’s conference. We could not have done it without you!

NYSABA is always looking for active participation from our members. If you're interested in joining one of our committees or volunteering at events, including the annual conference, regional workshops, and Advocacy Day, please contact Association headquarters, info@nysaba.org.

Thank Your Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Bilinguals, Inc.
Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS
Crossroads Center for Children

Gold Sponsors
Black River Systems Company, Inc.
Summit Educational Resources, Inc.
Project Link, Inc. – Pre-conference Workshop Sponsor

Thank You Vendors!
Beacon Services
Behavior Development Solutions
The Elija Foundation
The Institute for Child Development, Binghamton University
Manhattan Center for Early Intervention
Prentke Romich Company