How to Become a Member
To become a member of the Association for Positive Behavior Support:

1. Log on to the Online Membership Website and complete your membership form and payment there

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2. Mail a completed Membership Form with payment and supporting documentation (if needed) to the APBS office.

To receive a Membership Form, contact the APBS office or to download a PDF of the Membership Form

Mailing address:

The Association for Positive Behavior Support
P.O. Box 328
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Fax: (570) 389-3980
Telephone: (570) 389-4081

Membership Questions?
If you have questions about becoming a member of APBS, please contact
Crystal Andrezze, APBS Membership Coordinator.

Membership Fees

Family Membership
Family Membership will be given to individuals who verify that they are providing direct care or support to an immediate family member, i.e., child, adolescent or adult, who demonstrates chronic or persistent challenging behavior. Applicant must complete verification on their Membership Form.

Agency Membership
Agency membership will include the following benefits:
a) an identified agency contact will receive one copy of JPBI (including the APBS Newsletter) on a quarterly basis,
b) the agency contact will have one (1) vote on APBS voting matters, including elections, and
c) the Agency will be able to register up to a maximum of three (3) agency staff to attend the annual conference at the membership rate for that given year, given that they meet all relevant deadlines established for registration.

Student Membership
Student members are full-time undergraduate or graduate students, residents, or interns.
Students must complete verification of full-time student, intern, or resident status on their Membership Form.

Transitional Membership
A Student APBS member who completes his/her full-time status as a student may join as a Transitional member for a period of one year. If you believe you are eligible for Transitional Membership, please contact Crystal Andrezze for details.

Member Benefits
Opportunities to vote on business matters and elect members of the board
Subscription to The Journal on Positive Behavior Interventions
Subscription to the quarterly APBS Newsletter
Discounted registration for APBS Conferences