BCBA Supervisors: 2027 Changes Are Coming — Are You Still Eligible to Supervise?

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If you supervise BCBA/RBT fieldwork (or you plan to), 2027 is a “rules shift” year you can’t ignore.

The BACB supervision requirements are changing, and the biggest risk I’m seeing is this:

A lot of supervisors and organizations are going to realize their current supervision process won’t meet the updated expectations unless they tighten things up now.

Here’s what to do before 2027 so you’re not scrambling later:

✅ Audit your supervision system

How are you documenting contacts, observations, feedback, and monthly verification? If you were audited tomorrow, could you prove supervision occurred the way it’s required?

✅ Standardize documentation

Use consistent templates for supervision meetings Track dates, format (telehealth/in-person), duration, goals, and feedback Keep everything stored cleanly and securely

✅ Train your supervisees to “do it right”

Supervision isn’t just hours — it’s competency-building. If your supervisee can’t describe what they’re learning and why it matters, it’s a red flag.

✅ Protect yourself (and your trainee)

The more supervision rules tighten, the more audit risk goes up for sloppy systems. Strong systems reduce anxiety, protect your credential, and help your trainees succeed.

I’m putting together a simple 2027 readiness checklist for supervisors + organizations (templates included).

Comment “2027” and I’ll drop it in the thread — or DM me and I’ll send it over.

— Path 4 ABA