Join us on May 2nd for three exciting talks by two speakers. The annual board meeting will begin at 8:30, and the first presentation will begin at 9am.
If you need to pay by purchase order, please contact us at treasurer@mainebehavioranalysis.org
Sponsorship options now available under registration.
CEUs Available
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6 BACB Learning CEUs (includes 1.5 ethics, 1.5 supervision)
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6 hrs. CE, Maine Psychologists & Psychological Examiners
Matt Cicoria's talk will be:
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When Not to FBA: 5 Strategies for Reducing Problem Behavior in Classrooms
Paulie Gavoni's talks will be:
Paulie Gavoni is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of ten books that blend practical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with actionable strategies for change. With a doctorate in leadership and a BCBA-D certification, he is an innovator in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), empowering individuals and organizations with data-driven solutions that elevate performance across education, human services, and beyond. A sought-out speaker known for his authenticity, humor, and real-world insights, Dr. Gavoni makes complex concepts accessible, engaging both readers and consulting clients alike.
A former Golden Gloves heavyweight champion, he has applied scientific methods to train MMA champions worldwide. His unique blend of high-level athletic experience and behavioral expertise allows him to develop resilience and peak performance, driving success in the ring and across industries with practical, science-based approaches.
Matt Cicoria is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in private practice, consulting to public schools and human services agencies. His areas of expertise include developing low-tech/high-impact behavior support strategies in public school settings and disseminating Behavior Analysis through content creation.
With the growth of interest in Behavior Analysis, Matt embarked on a dissemination project that culminated in Behavioral Observations, a podcast comprising long-form interviews with leading behavior analysts. Behavioral Observations was launched in February of 2016, and has published over 280 episodes. Since that launch, Behavioral Observations has become the largest media entity in the field of Behavior Analysis. The show has been downloaded over five million times and reaches audiences in well over 100 countries. Matt has been invited to present at regional and international conferences, and co-authored Remote Fieldwork Supervision for BCBA© Trainees with Dr. Lisa Britton. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children.
Association for Maine Behavior Analysis(AMeBA) Continuing Education Units (CEU) Policy 2025
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The Association for Maine Behavior Analysis (AMeBA) uses an electronic system to track and document participant attendance at all of its Continuing Education (CE) events. Assistance will be available at all events for participants who require support to use this system. Specific details to follow upon registration.
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A backup system will be available in the event of technical issues. The backup system will only be employed in the case of technical barriers and will not be allowed as a standard means of documenting conference attendance or for the issuing of CEU certificates to participants at AMeBA CE events.
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Participants must sign in within 10 minutes of the start of each event, and may not sign out more than 10 minutes prior to the end of each event in order to obtain credit for attendance at the event.
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In the event of a technical issue, participants who were unable to check in or out of a session must email treasurer@mainebehavioranalysis.org and supply the corresponding check-in and/or check-out code as documentation that they attended.
Any participant complaints regarding the CE event(s) and/or related requirements must be directed to AMeBA in writing by emailing president@mainebehavioranalysis.org. If a complaint regarding a CE event cannot be resolved with AMeBA, participants may file a formal complaint with the BACB® only after attempts have been made to resolve the complaint directly with AMeBA.
Psychology CEs
The Department of Educational and School Psychology at the University of Southern Maine is recognized by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists as an approved sponsor of continuing professional education activities for psychologists and psychological examiners (Provider #1024) (02-415 Rules, Chapter 8, Section 3(2)).
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing (treasurer@mainebehavioranalysis.org) by April 18, 2025, will receive a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received after April 18th.