This special edition of the BAESIG Blast highlights education-related events at the CalABA conference.
SIG Reception
BAESIG is one of four CalABA special interest groups hosting a reception the first night of the conference. There will be food and beverages — but most importantly, an opportunity to connect with other behavior analysts in education in person. Ask others about their experience, learn tips and tricks, and have a compassionate ear from people who understand the trials and tribulations of working in education settings.
Lobby Day — Thursday, March 5, 10–4
Interested in advocating for changes in the school-based setting? Join BAESIG at the state Capitol, where we'll meet with legislators to advocate for better conditions for supporting behavior in schools.
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Education-related conference agenda highlights
| When | Session |
|---|---|
| Thu Mar 5, 10:30–1:30 (Rooms 2 & 3) | Workshop: Incorporating the Principles of Trauma-Informed Care into Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Schools — Jen Farris & Nicola (Nicky) Schneider |
| Thu Mar 5, 10:30–1:30 | Workshop: Small Changes, Big Impacts: Training Teachers and Paraprofessionals on Effective Behavior Strategies — Morgan van Diepen & Janna Bedoyan |
| Fri Mar 6, 10–11 am (A 7 & 8) | Every Student is an English Language Learner: Elevating the Importance of Academic Verbal Behavior for Reading Comprehension — Megan Kirby |
| Fri Mar 6, 2–3 pm (B3) | Finding Our Way: Assent-Based Practices in Schools — Nicola (Nicky) Schneider |
| Sat Mar 7, 11–12 pm (B1) | IEP compliance versus our ethics code — Maria Solis & Monica Knapp |
| Sat Mar 7, 11–12 pm (B3) | The Research of Behavior Skills Training on Skills Acquisition and Generalization in Functional Analysis for Special Education Teachers — Hua Feng |
| Sat Mar 7, 2–3 pm (B1) | How BCBAs Can Support PBIS in School: Best Practices, Barriers and Solutions — Megan Caluza, Shomonique Johnson, Holly Northcross & Rob Spain (BAESIG board) |
| Sat Mar 7, 3–4 pm (A11) | Beyond Observable Behavior: Measuring and Modifying the Function of Thought in School-Based Assessment — Rob Spain, Cristal Lopez, Megan Caluza |
Please check behaviorlive.com to confirm all event details prior to attending.
Source
Adapted from BAESIG Blast — Special Pre-Conference Edition 2026 — the original newsletter PDF in our Drive archive.