California Association for Behavior Analysis

The California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) is the largest state-level professional membership association for certified behavior analysts in California and the Western United States. The organization represents over 28,700 certified professionals including BCBAs, BCaBA, RBTs, and BCBA-D credential holders.

CalABA's primary services include hosting an annual Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis (now in its 44th year), offering BACB-approved continuing education credits across multiple professional disciplines, and maintaining an active job board connecting members with employment opportunities. The organization serves as a central hub for networking, professional development, and knowledge exchange within the applied behavior analysis community.

Based in Oakland, California, CalABA operates with a lean central staff while coordinating a large and engaged membership base. The organization is actively involved in public policy advocacy, working to advance and protect the science and practice of behavior analysis at the state level through direct engagement with policymakers and regulatory bodies.

CalABA is an approved continuing education provider for Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Assistant Behavior Analysts, and also offers CEUs for Marriage and Family Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Licensed Social Workers, and Assistant Social Workers. The association's core values center on ethical behavior, knowledgeable membership, and collaborative leadership.