From Diversity, Equity, Inclusion to Building our Own Table.
Are you looking for an ABA conference focused on amplifying black voices?
The BABA International Conference focuses on promoting, educating, empowering, and disseminating Applied Behavior Analysis relevant to the Black community.
You are not alone.
Come meet the black professionals of ABA, get inspired, and let’s have fun!
All are welcome.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Georgiana Koyama, BCBA, M.Sc
Dr. C. Richard Spates
Angelica N. Gray, MA, BCBA
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONFERENCE VENUE: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI
HOTEL INFO: We have a block of rooms reserved at the Westin Book Cadillac under “Black Applied Behavior Analyst”. Each room will be $189 per night.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
SPECIAL EVENTS
June 17th, 3-5pm
Volunteer Event – Plant More Seeds with KGD
Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit Keep Growing Detroit’s local farm and plant seeds to fight food sovereignty across the city. Volunteers will help with simple seasonal tasks like seed transplant production, planting and general farm maintenance. “Plant More Seeds” will be a great opportunity for all to learn valuable gardening skills and support Detroit’s urban agricultural community.
Location: Keep Growing Detroit Farm in Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market District along the Dequindre Cut Greenway.
June 18th, 6-830am
Paint the Town Black with Kat Jackson
Paint the Town Black: Come join Kat Jackson (@KatBehave) for a guided paint session as we commemorate BABACON 2022 by painting a city scape of Detroit. Dress code: All Black Everything. All materials provided. All are welcome to join! Registration is required. You can learn more about Kat and see some of her work at www.katbehaveart.com.
June 18th, 12-1pm
Lunch & Learn with Dana Meller of Pass the Big ABA Exam
Join PASStheBIGABAEXAM’s co-founder Dana Meller, for a BIG Exam Prep Event. Dana will talk about the main differences between the 4th and 5th Edition Task List, break down some common exam misconceptions and challenges, provide valuable study and test-taking strategies, lecture on a few key task list concepts, and answer student questions regarding the BIG exam. Students are encouraged to bring their questions.
June 18th, 6-830pm
VIP Networking Event (invite only)
Please join us for a night of conversations, connections, and great wine! Guests will sample a range of wines (black-owned) from House of Pure Vin. This evening will also include light appetizers and networking activities. Bring your business cards!
June 19th, 12-1pm
Lunch & Learn with Denise Ross
Textual Responding and Verbal Behavior Analysis: Promoting Equity through Literacy
In this lunch and learn, attendees will learn about verbal behavior analysis and its application to literacy instruction for children. Children who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school than their peers who do read proficiently. Thus, ensuring that children can read proficiently is an important goal for educators. Behavior analysis and the sub-field of verbal behavior have contributed several interventions that have increased reading outcomes for children. In this session, attendees will learn about approaches to reading instruction that were developed from research in behavior analysis and verbal behavior. Specifically, the session will include a review of verbal behavior categories including textual responding, a description of verbal behavior analysis, and a discussion about the application of verbal behavior analysis to literacy instruction for children who are experiencing reading challenges.
June 19th, 6-9pm
The Richard C. Spates Awards Event
Come and celebrate BABA’s members at our awards ceremony as we recognize individuals who exemplify excellence and continue to make a significant impact within our community and field. We will also be honoring other members of our community. Dinner and drinks will be served during this black tie event.
June 20th, 7-8am
Restorative Yoga with Melody Sylvain
A slow, gentle vinyasa yoga class intended to bring a sense of calm to the nervous system and relaxation to the body and mind. Focus is placed on present moment awareness and moving intuitively with breath.
Location: The Westin Book Cadillac Hotel – 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Keynote Speakers
Georgiana Koyama, BCBA, M.Sc
Dr. C. Richard Spates
Angelica N. Gray, MA, BCBA
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