Behavior Analysis SIG on Supervision – 2025 Annual Report

By Karrie Lindeman and Kathleen Quinn

ABAI approved the Behavior Analysis SIG on Supervision (BASIGS) on November 23, 2020.

The mission of the Behavior Analysis SIG on Supervision (BASIGS) is to support our members by developing, promoting, and advocating for exemplary training of behavior analysts as supervisors. We promote best practices in the supervision of behavior analysts to ensure effective and ethical service provision by developing systems and disseminating standards of supervision practices. We seek to uphold supervisory competence in cultural humility and responsiveness.

BASIG’s vision is to transform the provision of supervision through education, mentorship, and coaching to promote the professional and personal development of behavior analysts achieving elevated standards of performance and execution in the field.

BASIGS current executive committee includes:

Karrie Lindeman, EdD, BCBA-D LBA

Chief Communication Officer Liaison to ABAI, Communications Coordinator

Kathleen Quinn, EdD, BCBA LBA

Co-Chair, Secretary

Michael Comiskey PsyD. BCBA, LBA

Treasurer

Karrie Lindeman Ed.D BCBA-D, LBA (Chief Communication Officer Liaison to ABAI SIG & Communications Coordinator)
Kathleen Quinn Ed.D. BCBA, LBA (Co-Chair & Secretary)
Michael Comiskey PsyD. BCBA, LBA (Treasurer)
Open position: Membership Coordinator
Open position: Student Membership Coordinator
Open position: Research and Grant Competition Coordinator
Open position: Social Media Coordinator

There has been a shift in the board of BASIGS, and as part of this transition, we are currently evaluating the bylaws and reviewing previously completed initiatives. Our primary focus for the upcoming year is to increase engagement and involvement from our members, ensuring that we have a strong and active community.

We are focusing on refining our processes and structures to better support our members, encourage more participation in ongoing projects, and expand our reach through various initiatives. By revisiting past initiatives, we aim to identify areas for improvement and ensure that our efforts align with the evolving needs of the field and our membership.

Through these efforts, we hope to foster a more dynamic environment that encourages greater member involvement, including participation in task forces, committees, and other critical projects. This renewed focus will allow us to make meaningful progress toward our collective goals and continue to serve our community in the best possible way.

As of date, with the changes in the board and the field, BASIGS has revamped its structure and now has 10 members and is growing. We’ve been meeting virtually monthly throughout the year, and our members and leadership have been actively engaged in several initiatives focused on developing pathways to achieve the highest standards in supervision, supervisory behaviors, and systems for quality oversight and maintenance.

Activities achieved and ongoing:

Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of task forces, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and personnel assignments within ABAI.- ongoing
Review and update the survey publication, incorporating the most recent resources and analyzing data from surveys conducted within the past 12 to 18 months, including input from externs. -ongoing
Prioritize the engagement and integration of student representatives and externs into ABAI initiatives and activities. -ongoing
Develop a recruitment strategy to ensure the availability of positions for qualified candidates, with an aim to finalize appointments by summer. -ongoing

BASIGS Executive Committee has assigned SIG Officer positions roles and responsibilities as follows:

Co-Chairs – Co-chairs shall preside at all SIG and member meetings. Co-chairs are also responsible for counting ballots in any referenda submitted to the voting membership and shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the SIG.
Chief Communication Officer Liaison to ABAI: Responsible for communicating, collaborating with and disseminating to ABAI SIGs, Chapters, and Boards on issues pertaining to advancing the standards for supervisory practices. Building partnerships with behavior analytic networks within and outside ABAI, and ABA organizations that share values and ethical principles for achieving the highest standards and competency in supervision and supervisory behavior.
Secretary – Responsible for maintaining accurate minutes of all meetings and distributing them to the Executive Committee. The Secretary also assists with internal documentation and ensures timely communication of meeting records to relevant members.
Treasurer – Responsible for managing the SIG’s financial records and transactions. This includes preparing financial reports, maintaining the budget, and overseeing expenditures. The Treasurer also collaborates with the Communications Coordinator to ensure accurate reporting and is responsible for maintaining the SIG calendar of events, coordinating with Executive Committee members and Task Force leaders to ensure timely scheduling and planning.
Communications Coordinator – This person will work directly with the Membership Coordinators and the Secretary. This person is responsible for collecting information from the Secretary, creating newsletters and other promotional items, and dispersing to members as needed. This person is additionally responsible for receiving incoming emails and distributing to the appropriate Task Force lead or Executive Committee member.
Membership Coordinator – Responsible for maintaining and organizing the membership directory. This person will work directly with the Treasurer (membership fees) and Communications Coordinator (distribution of notices) on a regular basis. The Membership Coordinator is also responsible for aiding in the recruitment process of members of the SIG through partnerships with other organizations or outreach via a virtual platform.
Student Membership Coordinator: Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and recruiting current trainees in the field who are accruing their hours towards certification. This person should connect with university VCS coordinators as outreach or other organizations. This person is additionally responsible for providing the student members connections to the Mentor and Supervisor Directory Task Force or Resource Repository Task Force as needed.
Research and Grant Competition Coordinator – Responsible for sending out announcements for grant applications, accepting applications, and providing the detailed lists of people to the Executive Committee for review. This person will also be responsible for coordinating appropriate dates for dissemination and review, notifying winners, and notifying others.
Student Member Representative – This person should be an active trainee in the field of ABA accruing their hours towards certification. They are responsible for representing the climate of trainees in the field. This should be done through outreach and working in conjunction with the Research and Surveys Task Force, social media, and other dissemination projects.
Social Media Coordinator: Responsible for maintaining social media networks via Facebook and other social media platforms. Additionally, this person will be responsible for developing ethical and professional conduct for social media, and monitoring conversations to meet communication guidelines. The Social Media Coordinator will have an interest and skill set to design communication posts and “blurbs”.

BASIGS Executive Committee is currently working on several projects:

Task Force Initiatives:
1. Resource Repository
1. Task List and Curriculum
1. Mentor and Supervisor Directory
1. Surveys and Research
1. ABAI Supervision Theme Track for ABAI Conference
1. Collaborative and Dissemination Efforts
1. Social Media Dissemination

For additional information about BASIGS, please contact:

Karrie Lindeman, Ed.D BCBA-D, LBA (Chief Communication Officer Liaison to ABAI SIG): karrie.lindeman@touro.edu
Kathleen Quinn Ed.D, BCBA, LBA (Co-Chair): Kathleen.quinn4@touro.edu