At a Glance
Rob Spain, M.S., BCBA, IBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Founder of Behavior School | President, CalABA BAE SIG
Rob Spain, M.S., BCBA, IBA, is a school-based behavior analyst and founder of Behavior School, where he builds systems, training, and communities that help educators deliver high-fidelity, data-driven supports. He serves as President of CalABA's Behavior Analysts in Education SIG and as a Behavior Intervention Specialist in a California school district while teaching graduate ABA courses at Fresno Pacific University. His work pairs practical tools with measurable outcomes, reducing repeat intensive services and scaling effective practices across schools.
Current Positions
Founder
Behavior School
April 2024 – Present
President
Behavior Analysts in Education (BAE) SIG, CalABA
October 2022 – Present
Behavior Intervention Specialist
California School District
March 2015 – Present
Adjunct Faculty
Fresno Pacific University
December 2014 – Present
Certifications & Credentials
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Credential ID: 1-11-9398 | Issued: September 2011
International Behavior Analyst (IBA®)
International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO)
Credential ID: 103385847 | Issued: May 2024 | Expires: May 2026
Education
Master of Science in Special Education
National University
2002 – 2005
BCBA Graduate Coursework, Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
2009 – 2010
Presentations & Impact
Conference Presentations
“BCBAs in PBIS: How to support all levels, systemically”
California PBIS Conference 2025
Co-presenters: Megan Caluza & Katie Turner, Ed.D., BCBA
District-Level Impact
- ✓Built district-wide behavior analytic team supporting 100+ intensive-needs students annually
- ✓Achieved <5% repeat intensive services rate after plan generalization
- ✓Leads CalABA BAE SIG executive board, CEU programming, resource library, and professional partnerships
Behavior School Platform
Founded BehaviorSchool.com to provide community support, supervision tools, webinars/workshops covering functional assessment, ACT, MTSS, data systems, and comprehensive practitioner resources for school-based behavior professionals.
Areas of Expertise
Work with Rob
Access Rob's training programs, supervision tools, and BCBA exam prep resources through Behavior School.