The Foundation for the Advancement of a Strategic Science of Teaching

Rank Submission Procedures

Procedures, Form & Payments

All ranks must be submitted following the instructions below.

All ​required information and documents are now included in the Rank Submission Form below. Revised 9/3/25. 

Teaching Assistant 1 and 2

Rank submission process

Teaching Assistant ranks must have been completed within a 1-year period and submitted to the Board within 12 months of the completion of the final component of the rank.  

Ranks are reviewed 3 times per year.  Meeting dates will be scheduled sometime after the following submission dates: February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st.  Any rank not received in full (including payment) by the meeting date will be considered for review following the next submission date.

Please complete the form below and upload the following documents:

  1. A cover letter to the CABAS® Professional Advisory Board requesting review that includes your current mailing and email addresses

  2. A scanned copy of the rank with all required signatures 

  3. A letter of support from a CABAS® Behavior Analyst mentor or supervisor who was present during the completion of the majority of the rank and can attest your professional conduct during that time

Please submit a payment of $25.

Submit

Teacher 1 and 2

Rank submission process

Teacher ranks must have been completed within a 3-year period and submitted to the Board within 12 months of the completion of the final component of the rank.  

Ranks are reviewed 3 times per year.  Meeting dates will be scheduled sometime after the following submission dates: February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st.  Any rank not received in full (including payment) by the meeting date will be considered for review following the next submission date.

Please complete the form below and upload the following documents:

  1. A cover letter to the CABAS® Professional Advisory Board requesting review that includes your current mailing and email addresses

  2. A scanned copy of the rank with all required signatures 

  3. A letter of support from a CABAS® Behavior Analyst mentor or supervisor who was present during the completion of the majority of the rank and can attest your professional conduct during that time

Please submit a payment of $50.

Submit

Master Teacher Rank

Rank Submission Process

Master Teacher ranks must have been completed within a 3-year period and submitted to the Board within12 months of the completion of the final component of the rank.

Ranks are reviewed 3 times per year.  Submission dates each year are February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st. Any rank not received in full (including payment) by the submission date will be considered for review following the next submission date.

Please complete the form below and upload the following documents:

  1. A cover letter to the CABAS® Professional Advisory Board requesting review that includes your current mailing and email addresses

  2. A scanned copy of the rank with all required signatures 

  3. A letter of support from a CABAS® Behavior Analyst mentor or supervisor who was present during the completion of the majority of the rank and can attest your professional conduct during that time

NOTICE:  All Teacher ranks (Teacher 1, Teacher 2, and Master Teacher) must be completed within a 3-year time period and submitted to the Board within 3 months of the final signature.  All rank submissions must be the current rank.

Please submit a payment of $125.

Submit

Behavior Analyst & Research Scientist

Rank Submission Process

Behavior Analyst and Research Scientist ranks must be submitted to the Board within 12 months of the completion of the final component of the rank.

Ranks are reviewed 3 times per year.  Submission dates each year are February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st. Any rank not received in full (including payment) by the submission date will be considered for review following the next submission date.

Please complete the form below and upload the following documents:

  1. A cover letter to the CABAS® Professional Advisory Board requesting review that includes your current email and mailing addresses.

  2. A Table of Contents containing APA-style references and/or annotated bibliography detailing each component of the rank, along with permanent products for each component OR a brief description and/or rationale for each component.  This must be uploaded to the form below in a PDF format.

  3. A letter of support from a CABAS® Behavior Analyst mentor or supervisor who was present during the completion of the majority of the rank and can attest your professional and ethical conduct during that time.  The letter of support also needs to provide support or agreement for the completion of each component of the rank.

Please submit a payment of $250.

Submit

Notice:

All Teacher ranks (Teacher 1, Teacher 2, and Master Teacher) must be completed within a 3-year time period and submitted to the Board within 3 months of the final signature. All rank submissions must be the current rank.

Click here to view a timeline for teacher rank submissions.

For questions related to CABAS® RANKS, please email: cabasranks@gmail.com