The supervised fieldwork period is the developmental crucible of BCBA training. It is where clinical knowledge acquired through coursework is tested against the complexity of actual practice, where professional identity is formed under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, and where the habits of mind — careful observation, data-based reasoning, ethical reflection — that define competent behavior analysis are either cultivated or neglected.
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Join Free →Supervised fieldwork is a critical component in the development of competent behavior analysts. This panel-style CEU event brings together voices from across the fieldwork continuum - current students, recent graduates, and experienced supervisors - to explore what makes a fieldwork experience successful and sustainable. Panelists will share practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world insights to help shape meaningful supervision relationships and support the development of core competencies. Participants will leave with tools and perspectives they can immediately apply in their supervision practice or training journey.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Jessica received her Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from Michigan State University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018. She supervised clinic based ABA services in Michigan for 3 years prior to starting her PhD where her research focused on toilet training and generative learning strategies for autistic preschoolers. Jessica received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Disability Disciplines with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University in 2025. Jessica currently oversees Primary Children's Hospital's inaugural Early Intervention ABA clinic in Riverton, UT; and provides independent consulting through Copper Consulting Group, LLC to graduate students, ABA companies, and families seeking ABA services related to toilet training, quality monitoring, systems level change, organizational behavior management, and graduate student supervision/practicum.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
244 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.