Our Mission: Influence positive behavior change globally.
Our motto: Train, Mentor, Empower! 

Our Approach: Use behavioral science to improve the lives of clients of all abilities, their families and the practitioners that serve them. We are dedicated to shaping professionals and placing them on a career path that taps into their passion and abilities. We support families with a holistic approach to behavior analysis - putting the tools in their hands. We shape educators by providing access to classroom management tools that stand the test of time.

AppleTree Connection trains, mentors and empowers professionals, families and educators to influence positive behavior change globally.

About AppleTree Connection

At Appletree Connection, our goal is to create high-quality trainings accessible to all at an affordable price. We believe in bridging the gap between passionate, ethical professionals and the opportunities that allow them to make a real difference.

We offer a variety of courses and services designed to spread the accessibility of top-tier trainings rooted in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our flagship 40-hour self-paced RBT course is perfect for those looking to learn on their own schedule. For a more interactive experience, we also provide comprehensive live sessions multiple times a year.

Our commitment to career growth extends beyond education. We offer career mentorship groups, bulk course licenses for school districts and clinical training use, and recruiting services to connect ABA companies with dedicated RBTs.

If you’re a school district or ABA company seeking bulk licenses to provide your staff with the best ABA training available, please use our contact form below to schedule a time to speak with one of our team members.
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The AppleTree Connection follows the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code (2022) regarding all public statements and advertising. Reviews appearing on this website or in promotional materials are provided voluntarily by former trainees, professionals, or stakeholders. No incentives or preferential treatment were offered or provided.

We publish reviews to share authentic experiences while maintaining compliance with all confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards. Each individual’s experience is unique, and outcomes should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results.

Our organization remains committed to integrity, transparency, and adherence to the ethical principles of the field of behavior analysis.

About Our Founder - Tara Zeller, MS, BCBA, LBA

Tara Zeller is a behavior analytic practitioner, educator, and founder of AppleTree Connection, with over 25 years of experience working across clinical, educational, and community-based settings. Her career has been shaped by working with individuals with diverse abilities, personalities, and support needs, as well as supervising and mentoring professionals at every stage of development.

Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her work integrates behavioral science with leadership development, supervision practices, and systems-level culture building.

She founded AppleTree Connection to bridge the gap between technical competence and professional growth in ABA. AppleTree focuses on developing practitioners, supporting RBT career pathways, strengthening employer partnerships, and elevating the quality of supervision through practical, ethically grounded training. At its core, AppleTree exists to support the humans behind the credentials - because strong practitioners build strong systems.

Tara’s approach is influenced by both behavioral science and interdisciplinary thought leaders. SOME Key inspirations include:

  • The Power of Positive Parenting — Glenn Latham

  • Verbal Behavior — B.F. Skinner

  • Antecedent Control - Luiselli & Cameron

  • Dare to Lead — Brené Brown

  • Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski

  • Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life — The Dalai Lama

  • Views from the Spectrum — Ron Sandison

Her work emphasizes the art of ABA - applying behavioral principles with precision, compassion, and intention to shape not only client outcomes, but practitioner identity and supervisory culture.



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