The data are in for RBT examination pass rates from publicly available 40-hour training providers. For details, review our latest report.
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The 2024 Michael Hemingway Behavior Analysis Award
Each year, the BACB honors an individual with the Michael Hemingway Behavior Analysis Award to commemorate the life and contributions of Michael Hemingway, who played a central role in the development of behavior analyst certification in Florida before serving as a founding member of the BACB Board of Directors. Michael’s commitments to the profession of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and to increasing access to services are reflected in the behavior of the individual who receives the award named after him.
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 recipient of the Michael Hemingway Behavior Analysis Award is Eric V. Larsson, PhD, BCBA-D. Dr. Larsson is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention Midwest where he has worked for over two decades. In this capacity, he has overseen the delivery of high-quality ABA services to numerous children with autism and their families. Dr. Larsson has also advised over 150 organizations worldwide on their ABA services. In addition to his important work in service delivery, Dr. Larsson has devoted an extensive amount of time to professional service. He has served on the governing bodies of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, the Council of Autism Services Providers, and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, among many other service positions. As demonstrated by his extensive service portfolio, Dr. Larsson has helped develop professional infrastructure during a critical time in our history. We are grateful to Dr. Larsson for his many invaluable contributions, which have greatly benefitted our profession and the clients we serve.
US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts: 2010–2023
The BACB used the Developer™ database from Lightcast® to assess US employment demand for behavior analysts from 2010–2023 and demand by state from the past 12 months. The report reveals strong demand for behavior analysts throughout the US.
BACB Board of Directors Election Results
We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Board of Directors election: Ivy Chong, BCBA-D; Rebecca Womack, BCBA; and Jennifer Genovese, BCaBA, were elected to serve three-year terms on the Board. We offer our congratulations to the newly elected directors and extend our gratitude to the candidates for running. Thank you to all of the certificants who participated in this important election.
We also wish to congratulate and thank Julie Koudys, BCBA-D, who was appointed by the Board to serve a second term.
New Episode of Inside the BACB: A Recap of 2023
Tune into our new podcast episode with CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Board of Directors President Dr. SungWoo Kahng, A Recap of 2023, which covers important data and developments from 2023 and previews what’s in store for the new year.
A Recap of 2023
In this episode, join the BACB’s CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Board of Directors President Dr. SungWoo Kahng for a review of important data and developments from 2023 and a preview of what’s in store for the new year. Listen now.
You can find all of the BACB’s videos on our YouTube channel.
BACB Data and Developments in 2023
New Episode of Inside the BACB: Future Changes to RBT Certification Requirements
Tune into our new podcast episode, Future Changes to RBT Certification Requirements, which details upcoming changes to RBT certification requirements and the RBT examination, originally announced in the December 2023 BACB Newsletter.
Future Changes to RBT Certification Requirements
In this episode, Chief Certification and Learning Officer Dr. Molli Luke and Certification Resource Manager Dr. Sarah Jenkins review upcoming changes to RBT certification requirements and the RBT examination, originally announced in the December 2023 BACB Newsletter. Listen now.
You can find all of the BACB’s videos on our YouTube channel.
December 2023 BACB Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the publication of the December 2023 BACB Newsletter. This issue focuses on new RBT requirements and a new RBT examination that will launch in 2026. Review it now for details.