Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis

Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis This community is actively involved in impacting the lives of others through the science of behavior analysis.

The Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) is a professional organization dedicated to the practice, research, and dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership will entitle practitioners, researchers, family members, advocates, teachers, and professionals to join a community of people who share an interest in behavior analysis. Reduced HABA confere

nce and workshop fees
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – HABA is approved to offer CEU’s for Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts. Several HABA members are eligible to provide BACB CEU’s. Presentations from behavior analysts on various topics of interest. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Full Member: $25 - Full members must be certified by the BACB. Affiliate Member: $25 - Affiliate members are members who do not meet the criteria for full or student membership. Student Member: $15 - Please send an email to [email protected] verifying student membership, including proof of enrollment in an academic degree program, internship, or residency program relevant to a career in behavior analysis.

08/22/2026

🌺 HABA 2026 just got even better!

With only 13 days to go, we’re excited to announce a new addition to our HABA 2026 speaker lineup — Shane Spiker, PhD, BCBA, IBA, LBA! 🎉

🌱 Rooted in Responsiveness

Dr. Spiker will present:

Compassion in Action: Leveraging Humility, Responsiveness, and Compassion for Quality Care

This session will explore emerging research surrounding compassionate care and how behavior analysts can leverage our science to strengthen humility, responsiveness, and compassion in ways that align with ethical practice and social validity.

👀 Thought you knew the full HABA 2026 lineup? We had one more for you.

📅 September 3–4, 2026
📍 ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach

🎟️ Tickets are still available — register today!

⚡ FLASH SALE ALERT! ⚡Thinking about joining us for the HABA 2026 Annual Convention: Rooted in Practice? Now is the time!...
08/12/2026

⚡ FLASH SALE ALERT! ⚡

Thinking about joining us for the HABA 2026 Annual Convention: Rooted in Practice? Now is the time! 🌱

For a limited time only, convention registration will be available for just $275!

🌺 FLASH SALE: $275
📅 August 12–17, 2026
⚡ When it’s gone, it’s gone!

Join behavior analysts, students, educators, practitioners, and community partners from across Hawaiʻi and beyond for two days of learning, connection, and growth.

📍 ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach
🗓️ September 3–4, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to save — the flash sale begins tomorrow!

🔗 Register through BehaviorLive — link in bio!

🌱 Rooted in Practice. Growing Together in Kaiāulu.

🌺 Tomorrow’s the Day! RBTs & Trainees, Come Hang Out! 🍻Join us tomorrow for the HABA RBT & Trainee Aloha Beer Meet Up! W...
08/07/2026

🌺 Tomorrow’s the Day! RBTs & Trainees, Come Hang Out! 🍻

Join us tomorrow for the HABA RBT & Trainee Aloha Beer Meet Up! Whether you’re an RBT, currently working toward your credential, or a trainee on your journey toward becoming a behavior analyst, come connect with others who get it.

This is your chance to meet new people, build connections, talk story, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with your ABA community. 🌴🤝

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, August 8
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
🍻 Aloha Beer Co.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and connect with your community. We can’t wait to see you! 💛

🌱 Kaiāulu — Growing Together, Rooted in Community

🌺 Just a friendly reminder! 🌺Our RBT & Trainee Meet Up is happening this Saturday at Aloha Beer! Join us for an afternoo...
08/04/2026

🌺 Just a friendly reminder! 🌺

Our RBT & Trainee Meet Up is happening this Saturday at Aloha Beer! Join us for an afternoon of appetizers, connection, and conversation with fellow RBTs and trainees.

🍴 Pupus are on us!
🎟️ Plus, one lucky attendee will win a HABA Convention Ticket!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Aloha Beer Co.

🌺 It’s Happening Today! 🌺Today’s the day! Join us for HABA’s Maui Island Meet Up at The Parlay in Wailuku for an evening...
07/31/2026

🌺 It’s Happening Today! 🌺

Today’s the day! Join us for HABA’s Maui Island Meet Up at The Parlay in Wailuku for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

Whether you’re a BCBA, BCaBA, RBT, student, educator, parent, or simply interested in behavior analysis, we’d love to meet you! Come network with local professionals, learn more about HABA, and connect with others in the field.

📅 Today – Friday, July 31
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 The Parlay | Wailuku

🥟 Pupus are provided! Drinks and any additional food purchases are on your own.

Mahalo to our Maui Representative, Allison Schurtz, for organizing today’s meet up. See you soon! 🌺

📬 The July 2026 HABA Newsletter Has Arrived! 🌺We’re excited to share the latest edition of the HABA Newsletter, packed w...
07/28/2026

📬 The July 2026 HABA Newsletter Has Arrived! 🌺

We’re excited to share the latest edition of the HABA Newsletter, packed with updates from across our behavioral science community.

Inside this issue you’ll find:
🌱 A preview of the 2026 HABA Convention
🎤 Featured keynote speakers and presenters
🤝 Community highlights from our Board of Directors
🏝️ Outer Island Meet Up recaps and upcoming events
💙 Sponsor recognition and opportunities to get involved
📅 Convention updates and important announcements

As we continue building Kaiāulu—Growing Together, Rooted in Community, we’re grateful for every member, volunteer, partner, and supporter who helps strengthen behavior analysis throughout Hawaiʻi.

Mahalo for being part of HABA. We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter, stay connected, and join us as we prepare for an incredible 2026 Convention!

07/27/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Jessica McCullum 🌟

🌱 Rooted in Advocacy

Every family deserves to be heard, valued, and empowered.

As HABA’s Parent Representative and the founder of Autism Moms of Kona and the Ava Sofia Foundation, Jessica McCullum brings the invaluable perspective of a parent and advocate to Hawaiʻi’s behavior analysis community. Through education, support, and community engagement, she works to strengthen partnerships between families and professionals so individuals with autism receive compassionate, meaningful support.

Join Jessica for the Parent Panel, “Beyond the Treatment Plan—Building Meaningful Partnerships with Families,” and discover how listening to family voices can transform collaboration, build trust, and create better outcomes for everyone.

📅 September 3–4, 2026
📍 ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach

🎟️ Register today on BehaviorLive!

07/24/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Joshua Hoppe, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA 🌟

🌱 Rooted in Systems

Join Joshua Hoppe, Educational Specialist with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, as he co-presents The Shift: Reimagining Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools: Scaling Compassionate, Skill-Based Practice Through Hawaiʻi’s CARE Project.

With more than 20 years of experience in public education, Joshua is passionate about building sustainable systems that empower educators and improve outcomes for students. His work focuses on implementing evidence-based practices, coaching practitioners, and strengthening school communities through collaboration and continuous learning.

Discover how the CARE Project integrates Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), Skill-Based Treatment (SBT), PEAK, and AIM to create compassionate, relationship-centered supports that help students—and the professionals who serve them—thrive.

📅 September 4, 2026
📍 HABA 2026 Convention | Waikīkī, Hawaiʻi

🎟️ Register today and learn how systems-level collaboration can create meaningful, lasting change in schools and beyond.

🌱 Kaiāulu – Growing Together, Rooted in Community

07/23/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: SSG-Invo 🌟

🌱 Rooted in Growth

A heartfelt mahalo to SSG-Invo, a proud member of The Stepping Stones Group, for supporting the 2026 HABA Convention!

For more than 30 years, SSG-Invo has partnered with schools and communities to provide high-quality behavioral health, mental health, special education, and related therapy services that help children learn, grow, and thrive. Guided by a commitment to service, integrity, and growth, their team empowers students, families, and educators through compassionate, evidence-based support.

Together, we’re creating opportunities that inspire learning, strengthen communities, and help every child reach their full potential.

Mahalo, SSG-Invo, for investing in Hawaiʻi’s behavior analysis community and supporting HABA 2026!

🌱 Kaiāulu – Growing Together, Rooted in Community

07/23/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Sherene Hajiro 🌟

🌱 Rooted in Aloha

Join Sherene Hajiro, Behavior Analyst Teacher with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, as she shares how relationship-centered, evidence-based practices can create learning environments rooted in safety, dignity, trust, and connection.

With more than a decade of experience supporting students, families, and school teams, Sherene is passionate about Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT). Guided by the values of aloha—kindness, patience, humility, and unity—she believes that meaningful change begins with strong relationships and effective teaching.

Discover how compassionate, skill-based approaches can empower educators, strengthen school communities, and help every learner thrive.

📅 September 3–4, 2026
📍 HABA 2026 Convention | Waikīkī, Hawaiʻi

🎟️ Register today and be part of two days of learning, collaboration, and community.

🌱 Kaiāulu – Growing Together, Rooted in Community

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