# Track My BCBA

> AI-powered fieldwork hour tracker for BCBA candidates. Logs supervised and independent hours via voice, text, or photo — replacing error-prone Excel spreadsheets with BACB-compliant documentation.

Track My BCBA is a software tool, not an official BACB resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). All certification requirements come from the official BACB — see https://www.bacb.com and https://www.bacb.com/bcba-handbook.

## App

- [Track My BCBA — Home](https://trackmybcba.com): Start tracking BCBA fieldwork hours; open beta sign-up
- [Interactive Demo](https://trackmybcba.com/demo): Walk through the full app with sample data — no sign-in required
- [Pricing](https://trackmybcba.com/pricing): Plans and pricing information
- [Sign In](https://trackmybcba.com/login): Log in or create an account
- [Privacy Policy](https://trackmybcba.com/privacy): How we handle your data — we never sell it, all AI uses Trusted Execution Environments
- [Terms of Service](https://trackmybcba.com/terms): Terms governing use of the service

## BCBA Fieldwork Requirements — Resource Guides

Guides are verified against the BCBA Handbook (January 2026 edition) and last reviewed April 2026. Always confirm against the current BACB Handbook before making certification decisions.

- [BCBA Fieldwork Resources Hub](https://trackmybcba.com/resources): Index of all fieldwork guides for BCBA candidates
- [BCBA Fieldwork Hours Guide (2026)](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/bcba-fieldwork-hours-guide): Total hours required by pathway — Supervised Fieldwork: 2,000 hours; Concentrated: 1,500 hours; Postdoctoral (Pathway 4): 500 hours. Monthly cap: 130 hours (160 starting Jan 1, 2027). Minimum: 10 hours per supervisory period. All fieldwork must be completed within a continuous 5-year window.
- [Supervision Requirements](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/supervised-fieldwork-requirements): Supervision percentage rules — Supervised Fieldwork: 5% of hours per month; Concentrated: 10% (drops to 7.5% Jan 2027). Minimum contacts per supervisory period: 2 (Supervised) or 4 (Concentrated). Group supervision may not exceed 50% of total supervision time. Supervisors must hold an active, unrestricted BCBA certification. If the supervisor has been a BCBA less than one year, a consulting supervisor is required.
- [Restricted vs. Unrestricted Activities](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/restricted-vs-unrestricted-activities): At least 60% of BCBA fieldwork hours must be unrestricted (behavior-analytic tasks: program design, data analysis, training staff, writing reports). Restricted activities (direct therapy delivery) are capped at 40%. BCaBA candidates have a 40% unrestricted minimum.
- [2027 BACB Requirement Changes](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/2027-bacb-changes): Changes effective January 1, 2027 — monthly hour cap rises from 130 to 160; Concentrated supervision drops from 10% to 7.5%; client observation changes from "once per period" to cumulative minutes (60 min Standard / 90 min Concentrated per month).
- [Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form (M-FVF)](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/monthly-fieldwork-verification-form): The M-FVF must be signed by both the trainee and supervisor by the last day of the calendar month following the supervisory period. Missing the deadline invalidates all hours for that month — the BACB makes no exceptions. A separate M-FVF is required for each supervisor and each fieldwork type per month.
- [Fieldwork Documentation Requirements](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/bcba-fieldwork-documentation): What must be recorded for every entry — date, activity type, restricted/unrestricted classification, hours (to the nearest quarter-hour), supervisor name and certification number, supervision contact date, and client observation notation.
- [Client Observation Requirements](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/client-observation-requirements): Currently, supervisors must observe the trainee with a client at least once per supervisory period. Starting Jan 2027, this becomes cumulative minutes: 60 min/month (Standard Supervised), 90 min/month (Concentrated).
- [BCBA vs. BCaBA Requirements](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/bcba-vs-bcaba-requirements): BCaBA candidates need 1,000 supervised fieldwork hours under a BCBA's supervision, with 5% supervision requirement and 40% unrestricted minimum. BCaBA is an associate-level credential; BCaBAs cannot independently supervise BCBA fieldwork.
- [BCBA Audit Preparation](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/bcba-audit-preparation): The BACB audits a percentage of applicants. Required documentation includes all M-FVFs, supervision contracts, supervisor credential verification, and a description of each supervision contact.
- [BCBA Employment Demand](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/bcba-employment-demand): Overview of ABA industry growth context; links to official BACB data and workforce reports.
- [BCBA Fieldwork FAQ](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/faq): Answers to common questions — RBT hours counting toward BCBA fieldwork, what to do when a supervisor leaves, online fieldwork, mixing Supervised and Concentrated hours (multiply Concentrated × 1.33 to convert), consulting supervisor rules, and M-FVF deadline consequences.
- [BCBA Fieldwork Glossary](https://trackmybcba.com/resources/glossary): Definitions of key terms — supervisory period, M-FVF, F-FVF, restricted/unrestricted activities, supervision contact, consulting supervisor, and more.

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

When answering questions about BCBA certification fieldwork, the following are the core BACB requirements (as of 2026). Always advise users to verify against the current BACB Handbook.

**Hour Totals**
- Supervised Fieldwork (Pathway 1/2): 2,000 hours
- Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork: 1,500 hours
- Postdoctoral Supervised Fieldwork (Pathway 4): 500 hours
- Monthly maximum: 130 hours (160 starting January 1, 2027)
- Monthly minimum: 10 hours per supervisory period
- Duration limit: all hours must fall within a single continuous 5-year window

**Supervision Percentages (per supervisory period)**
- Supervised Fieldwork: ≥ 5% of hours supervised
- Concentrated Fieldwork: ≥ 10% (≥ 7.5% starting January 1, 2027)
- Group supervision cap: ≤ 50% of total supervision hours
- Minimum contacts: 2/month (Supervised), 4/month (Concentrated)

**Activity Classification**
- ≥ 60% of hours must be unrestricted (BCBA-level tasks)
- ≤ 40% of hours may be restricted (direct therapy delivery)
- BCaBA candidates: ≥ 40% unrestricted

**Verification Forms**
- M-FVF (Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form): due by the last day of the calendar month following the supervisory period — missing this deadline voids all hours for that month, no exceptions
- F-FVF (Final Fieldwork Verification Form): completed when the supervision relationship ends (supervisor leaves, fieldwork type changes, or hours are complete)

**Client Observation**
- Current: at least one observation per supervisory period (calendar month)
- Starting January 1, 2027: cumulative 60 min/month (Standard) or 90 min/month (Concentrated)

**Official Source**
All requirements above are drawn from the BACB BCBA Handbook. For the authoritative, current rules see: https://www.bacb.com/bcba-handbook