Leadership opportunities exist for all members whether they are new to positive behavior support, have years of experience, or fall somewhere in between. These leadership opportunities are an important way for you to bring your expertise, knowledge, and energy to APBS and the field of positive behavior support to take an active role in APBS. Consider one of these opportunities to get involved.
Learn more about the awards APBS provides each year in concurrence with the APBS Annual Conference.
The information you provide below will be used by the nominations committee appointed by the APBS Board of Directors to select candidates best qualified to serve on the board. You may nominate yourself.
The nominating committee seeks candidates who will bring wisdom, effectiveness, diversity, candor, and creative thinking to the board. In choosing among candidates to develop the nominee slate, in addition to other relevant factors, the nominating committee considers each candidate’s background and experience.
Presented to 40 trailblazers, innovators, and change-makers in positive behavior support. Have you achieved success for yourself and your organization before the age of 40? If so, it’s time to step into the spotlight, let your achievements shine, and inspire the next generation of PBS leaders!
Presented to an individual who significantly impacted positive behavior support and supported the Association for Positive Behavior Support mission.
Presented to an early career researcher whose work in positive behavior support reflects applied relevance and promise of substantial contribution to the field.
Presented to an individual demonstrating outstanding achievements in mentorship, service, and commitment to applying positive behavior support principles and technology in the field.
E.G. “Ted” Carr was a pioneer and leader in the field of positive behavior support. Ted’s research influenced the fields of autism, psychology and special education; he had a passion for supporting individuals who are in the start of their career whether as researchers or practitioners. His contributions made significant contributions helping to focus on providing function-based supports. Ted laid the foundation for positive behavior support in his paper “Positive Behavior Support: Evolution of an Applied Science”. Ted was an advocate and founder of the Association for Positive Behavior Support and creation of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. The Ted Carr awards support practitioners and researchers due to the influence he made in the field.
