President’s Welcome

May 2026

Dear NJABA Members,

As we move into May, we find ourselves in one of the most dynamic stretches of the year. Across New Jersey, our members are navigating the intensity of the final months in schools, supporting clients and teams through transitions, and upholding the high standards that define our field.

As we look ahead to the weeks leading into our Annual Conference in June, NJABA continues to seek dedicated members to step into leadership roles. We have an open call for nominations for President-Elect and two Members-at-Large positions, and we are also accepting letters of interest for Communications Co-Chair, University Programs Chair, and Service Delivery Chair.

These roles are essential to advancing our mission and sustaining the strength of our organization. I encourage those who are interested to consider getting involved and helping shape the future direction of NJABA. Elections and voting will take place in the coming weeks, prior to the Annual Conference.

Registration for the Annual Conference is ongoing, and we are looking forward to a dynamic and engaging event. This year brings several exciting updates, including expanded opportunities for RBTs to participate, learn, and connect. With new session offerings and a continued focus on practical, applicable content, the conference is designed to support professionals across all levels of practice. We hope you will join us for what promises to be a meaningful and energizing experience for our community.

Wishing you a strong and steady close to the spring season.

Warmly,

Frances Perrin, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
President, NJABA

Frances Perrin, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

President, NJABA

21st Annual

NJABA Conference

Registration is open for our 21st Annual Conference!

June 25, 2026 with a post-conference workshop on June 26, 2026

Learn more and register here!
Licensure Update

ABA Licensure Application – What to Expect (7/23/2024)

We await Governor Murphy’s signature on the criminal background check bill that will become part of the licensure application for behavior analysts.

We anticipate the Licensure application becoming available and published on the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners’ website in the next few days.

Click here to read what you can expect when the application becomes available.

View our Licensure Page

MISSION

NJABA’s mission is to advance the science and evidence-based practice of behavior analysis through research, education, service delivery, and advocacy in the state of New Jersey.

VISION

NJABA’s vision is a statewide community in which behavior analysts have the research, training, and resources they need to improve people’s lives.

VALUES

Ethics

Compassion

Excellence

Collaboration

Research

Science