Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) A paraprofessional in behavior analysis who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA.
Board Certified Assistant
Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) An undergraduate-level professional in behavior analysis who practices under the supervision of a BCBA or FL-CBA.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) A graduate-level professional in behavior analysis who is able to practice independently and provide supervision for BCaBAs and RBTs.
RECENT NEWS
The February 2026 BACB Newsletter Is Now Available
The February 2026 BACB Newsletter is now available. This issue includes important updates to the BCBA Pathway 2 degree and coursework requirements. It provides insights into the role of subject matter experts in shaping BACB certification practices, guidance on voluntary inactive status, and more. Additionally, the BACB Resource Corner offers helpful resources on supervised fieldwork for both trainees and supervisors. Take a moment to read the newsletter and stay informed.
US Employment Demand Report Now Available
The US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts: 2010–2025 report is now available. This in-depth analysis shows 16 years of data on the demand for BCBAs and BCaBAs across the US. Explore the latest trends and insights—read the full report now!
BACB’s 2025 Data
You’ve kept us busy! Check out the latest BACB data in our 2025 Data infographic to see how we continued to support the applied behavior analysis profession in 2025.
BACB Board of Directors Election Results
We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Board of Directors election. Berenice de la Cruz, BCBA-D, was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board. We offer our congratulations to our newly elected Director, and extend our gratitude to all of the candidates for running. Thank you to all of the certificants who participated in this important election.
We also congratulate and thank Sarah Richling, BCBA-D, who was appointed by the Board to serve a second term.
