Dear NJABA Members,

I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and the opportunity to recharge before the busy months ahead. As many of our members prepare to welcome new students, begin a new academic year, or take on new professional opportunities, I want to wish everyone a successful start to the fall.
Planning for the year ahead is already well underway, and I’m excited to share that our 22nd Annual Conference will return to The Palace at Somerset Park on April 15–16, 2027. We’re planning a full day of programming on Thursday, followed by a half-day program on Friday morning, giving attendees additional opportunities to learn, connect, and return home before the weekend. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share additional conference updates, including our keynote speaker(s), Calls for Papers and Posters, and other opportunities to participate in the 2027 Annual Conference.

As many of our members prepare to begin or return to academic programs this fall, I want to remind our students and behavior technicians that NJABA membership remains free. Whether you’re taking your first behavior analysis course, beginning supervised fieldwork, or continuing your professional development, NJABA is here to support you with educational resources, networking opportunities, and a community of colleagues committed to your success. As students and behavior technicians begin or return to their academic programs this fall, please encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity.
One of the highlights of this year’s Annual Conference was the tremendous success of our inaugural RBT/PDU track. We were thrilled by the response and look forward to building on that momentum over the coming year by expanding professional development opportunities for behavior technicians, including at future Annual Conferences.

If you’re well-established in the field and looking for another way to support the Association, I encourage you to consider upgrading to a Supporting Membership. Supporting Members help NJABA expand professional development opportunities, strengthen our community, advocate for behavior analysis throughout New Jersey, and help keep NJABA membership free for students and behavior technicians. They also receive recognition in NJABA communications, priority registration for select events, reserved seating at the Annual Conference, expedited lunch service, and other exclusive member benefits as they become available. Because memberships are prorated throughout the year, members can upgrade to a Supporting Membership at any time.

Finally, we’re excited to bring back the NJABA Speaker Series this fall. Stay tuned for additional announcements as details are finalized.
Before I close, I’d like to draw your attention to the announcement below regarding the celebration of Dr. Sandra Harris’s life and legacy. It will be a special opportunity for colleagues, former students, and friends to come together to honor someone whose influence on our profession is difficult to overstate. I hope many of you will be able to join us.

Thank you for your continued support of NJABA. I hope you enjoy the remainder of the summer, and I look forward to connecting with many of you throughout the fall.

Warmly,

Robert Isenhower, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA-NJ
President, NJABA

President, NJABA