September meeting TOMORROW!!

To our members, just a reminder that we'll have our first meeting of the 2015 year tomorrow at 1745 Main Street in Jefferson, MA (the Early Childhood Center).  For new members, I'll be posting a sign to point you in the direction of our meeting room.  Feel free to bring snacks if you need a mid-afternoon pick me up.  Remember, bring the two articles and your note taking sheet.  While I will not be collecting these, I will need to see that they are completed as part of the documentation that you were present at the meeting in order to get CEs.  

If you've already paid for membership or for the single meeting, thank you.  If not, please be sure to bring payment to the meeting to avoid a delay in processing your CEs.  If you're just coming for the conversation: welcome!

September Articles Available!

Articles for the September 29th meeting have been selected.  The two articles to discuss on the topic of verbal behavior are:

Delfs, C.H., Conine, D.E., Frampton, S.E., Shillingsburg, M.A., & Robinson, H.C. Evaluation of the efficiency of listener and tact instruction for children with autism.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 793-809.

Groskreutz, N.C., Groskreutz, M.P., Bloom, S.E., & Slocum, T.A. Generalization of negatively reinforced mands in children with autism (2014).  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 560-579.

If you have a subscription to the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, you can access these articles online.  If you need a printed copy, contact me as we have permission to share research in the context of our meetings.

Remember, to earn CEs, you'll need to have paid your registration fee and to bring a completed copy of the note-taking sheet linked here.  Registration for membership ($25) will remain open throughout the year, though be sure to register now so you don't miss any CE opportunities.

Enjoy the readings!

Sign up now - only 1 day left

Articles for the first session will be distributed Tuesday night meaning, if you're interested in voting for our two articles, you'll need to have signed up for membership by 9/21/15 to make your voice heard.  If you miss the deadline, membership will remain open.  So, don't miss out on the chance for some great discussion and some low-priced CEs! Register now!

Location and time

We've updated the FAQ with information regarding the time and location of WCJC meetings.  Meetings will occur from 4-5 in an attempt to coincide with both work schedules and travel time.  Meetings will be held at the Jefferson Elementary School at 1745 Main St. in Jefferson, MA, though unfortunately this may be subject to availability.  Any schedule changes will be noted in advance to accommodate member schedules.

Interested applicants remember to sign up ASAP to get the most value from your time and to have a say in this month's articles.

Applications now accepted

Our first meeting is almost upon us.  On September 29th the 2015 Journal Club season begins and our registration page is up!

Those BCBAs or BCaBAs interested in earning CEs should be sure to register and pay the $25 membership fee.  Please note: membership entitles one to:
a) access to all WCJC events for the 2015 season (7 CEs earned for attending all 7 meetings)
b) ability to vote on articles for the upcoming meeting
c) invitation to the end-of-year WCJC social event (non-CE activity)

Non-members may register monthly for a $5 fee.  Each meeting is eligible for 1 CE, dependent on meeting participation requirements.  Those interested in attending for educational purposes only can do so for free but must register using the form.  A full syllabus for the September meeting will be posted shortly.

The first meeting survey will be released on September 15th and will be available to members for one week so sign-up early to avoid missing the chance for your voice to be heard.

Calendar Update and Facebook Page

The WCJC calendar has been updated with the topics of discussion.  Prior to the meeting, members will be emailed a survey and article abstracts to ensure that the discussion at the event relates to the research of most interest to our participants.  Ideally members have an active subscription to the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis from which many of the articles to be discussed will be chosen.  If not, it's well worth subscribing to stay in the know.

The WCJC Facebook page has also been updated.  While it's only basic information now, it's hoped that opportunities to connect for further discussion outside of our few meetings will develop through social media.  Feel free to Like us or contact us through the page or through the website.