President’s Welcome

September 2024

Dear NJABA Members,

I’m excited to share some significant news for behavior analysts in New Jersey. The NJ Applied Behavior Analysis License Application is now open! This is a crucial step to ensure that only qualified professionals with the necessary education and experience can practice in our state. You can access the application here: NJ ABA License Application.

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of many individuals who tirelessly advocated for our profession. While there are too many to name individually, I want to thank everyone who contributed their time and expertise to make licensure a reality in New Jersey. Your efforts have paved the way for a brighter future in our field.

Additionally, Governor Murphy has signed the criminal background check bill into law, which is now part of the licensure process. This underscores a commitment to the safety and well-being of those we serve. You can read more about this update here: Criminal Background Check Bill. For detailed information, the finalized regulations for ABA licensure by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs are available here: Finalized ABA Licensure Regulations.

I’m also pleased to announce that NJABA Workgroup meetings are back in full swing. This month, the Adult, IMAB (Insurance, Medicaid & Business Practices), Public School, and Early Intervention workgroups have meetings scheduled. These are great opportunities to collaborate and share insights, so please consider joining us.

In other exciting news, we are gearing up for the NJABA 20th Annual Conference on Friday, April 11, 2025, with a pre-conference workshop and reception on Thursday, April 10, 2025. We are thrilled to have Dr. Matthew Broadhead as our pre-conference workshop speaker and Dr. Patrick Friman as our keynote speaker for the main conference. Mark your calendars—the call for papers will open on October 14, 2024. This is your chance to showcase your research and contribute to the rich discourse that defines our annual gatherings.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our field. Together, we’re making a positive impact in our communities.



Jason Vladescu, Ph.D, BCBA-D

President, NJABA

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
19th Annual

NJABA Conference

April 26, 2024 with a pre-conference workshop on April 25, 2024

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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