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Professional Development for Behavior Analysts
Northeast Family Services ABA offers ongoing CEU opportunities for behavior analysts and behavioral health professionals. Join us for our Journal Club, Expert Speaker Series, and Ethics Workshop, all designed to support your clinical growth and fulfill your continuing education requirements. Each event is designed to spark meaningful clinical conversation, deepen applied skills, and connect practitioners with colleagues who are committed to advancing high-quality clinical practice.
Recurring Monthly Event
Journal Club
- Schedule: Last Friday of each calendar month, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
- CEUs: 1 General BACB CEU per session
- Open to: All behavior analysts and behavioral health professionals
Register for Journal Club
Journal Club is a monthly CEU offering where participants read a recently published scholarly article and then join a live, interactive discussion session. Each session includes interpretation of key article details, visual inspection of data and graphs, analysis of results and findings, and conversation about clinical implications that can be applied to everyday practice. Article topics vary from month to month.
This Month's Featured Article
"Effects of Differential Reinforcement and Time-Out on the Unsafe Playground Behavior of Young Children"
This session highlights a compelling study examining how differential reinforcement and time-out strategies influence unsafe playground behavior in young children. The findings offer practical insights for educators, caregivers, and behavior analysts working with this population.
Citation: Linton, E., Gomes, G., & Donaldson, J. M. (2025). Effects of differential reinforcement and time-out on the unsafe playground behavior of young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 58(2), 363–376.
Ongoing Series
Expert Speaker Series
- Schedule: Ongoing. Dates vary by session
- CEUs: 2 BACB CEUs per session
- Open to: All behavior analysts and behavioral health professionals
Inquire About Series
The Expert Speaker Series is an ongoing CEU series where behavior analysts with diverse specialties, unique clinical experiences, and valuable skill sets share their knowledge with participants. Topics vary from event to event, covering a wide range of areas within applied behavior analysis and behavioral health.
To be notified about upcoming Expert Speaker Series events or to inquire about a specific topic, use the form to reach out to our team.
Northeast Family Services Employees Only
Ethics Workshop
- Schedule: Monthly
- CEUs: 1 Ethics BACB CEU per session
- Open to: Current Northeast Family Services ABA employees only
Ethics Workshop is a monthly CEU offering available to current Northeast Family Services ABA team members. Each session features a member of the ABA clinical team presenting a clinically challenging case through the lens of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. Participants engage in collaborative discussion to identify practical solutions and support ethical decision making.
Note: This event is not open to external registration. If you are a current Northeast Family Services employee and have questions about upcoming Ethics Workshop sessions, contact your supervisor or the ABA clinical team.
About Our CEU Program
Northeast Family Services ABA is committed to the ongoing professional development of behavior analysts and the broader behavioral health community. Our CEU events are designed to be practical, clinically grounded, and directly applicable to the work you do every day.
BACB approvals: CEU type and approval status are noted for each individual event. Participants are responsible for ensuring each session meets their specific continuing education requirements.
For questions about our professional development offerings, contact us at info@ne-family.com or 774-206-1125.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend Journal Club and Expert Speaker Series?
Both events are open to behavior analysts and behavioral health professionals outside of Northeast Family Services. You do not need to be a Northeast Family Services employee to register. Ethics Workshop is available to current Northeast Family Services ABA employees only.
How many CEUs can I earn?
Journal Club offers 1 General BACB CEU per session. Expert Speaker Series offers 2 BACB CEUs per session, with the CEU type determined by the session topic. Ethics Workshop offers 1 Ethics BACB CEU per session.
How do I register?
Use the registration links above for Journal Club and Expert Speaker Series. Ethics Workshop registration is managed internally for Northeast Family Services employees.
Can I attend Journal Club if I missed the reading?
We recommend reading the featured article before attending to get the most out of the discussion. The article citation and summary are shared in advance when you register.
I am interested in presenting for the Expert Speaker Series. How do I get in touch?
Use the Expert Speaker Series inquiry form linked above to reach our team. We welcome speaker proposals from behavior analysts with specialized expertise or unique clinical perspectives.
Questions about our professional development events?
We would love to hear from you.