Advancing Education in Behavioral Health Care
Catalight Academy is the premier education hub in the autism and I/DD fields. Access top-tier professional development opportunities to further your career, diversify your case load and master your specialty.
Who Can Join Catalight Academy?
Clinicians
Practicing clinicians who want to deepen their expertise in autism, mental health and disability care can access specialized, research-based education, helping them deliver more impactful, evidence-driven care.
Students
Students enrolled in accredited universities and pursuing careers in the I/DD field can gain advanced knowledge and practical skills, making them better prepared as they enter the workforce.
Parents and Caregivers
Families who want to better understand their child’s unique needs will gain confidence and practical skills, enabling them to foster meaningful growth and connection at home through caregiver-led strategies.
Redefining Clinical Pathways
We offer a variety of online postgraduate certificate programs and continuing education courses. Each offering meets the highest standards of quality and relevance to enable you to improve client experiences and outcomes.
All Courses & ProgramsAdvanced Certification Programs
Programs
Courses and Webinars
Brianna Fitchett, MPH, MA, BCBA
Developer
Degrees/Credentials
- Masters Public Health: Healthcare Administration, National University
- BCBA, Florida Institute of Technology
- MA, Special Education, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Notre Dame de Namur University
- BA, San Francisco State University
Current Position
- Vice President of Clinical Impact, Catalight
Programs
- Chat Program
- Compass-Behavioral Program
- Everyday ABA Workshop
Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist
- MSCP, Alliant International University
- EdD., Counseling Psychology, University of the Pacific
- 30 Credit Hours in Special Education and Psychology Credited Toward a Teaching Certificate in Severely Handicapped Education, Western Oregon State College
- MA, Major in Psychology, Minor in Ecology and Behavioral Biology, The University of Minnesota
- BA, Major in Psychology with a Minor in Biology, San Francisco State
Current Position
- Chief Clinical Officer, Catalight
Programs
- Compass-Behavioral Program
Jennifer Ikola, BCBA
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- MS, Psychology with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, Kaplan University
- BS, Health Sciences emphasis in Pre-Medicine, California Baptist University
Current Position
- Clinical Manager, Catalight
Programs
- Chat Program
- Calibrate ABA Program
- Compass-Behavioral Program
- Everyday ABA Program
- Everyday ABA Workshop
Julie Wittman, MEd, PhD, BCBA
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificate #1-20-46505
- Verified Course Sequence from University of Washington for BCBA
- Experience acquired at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho, Clinical Services
- MEd in Special Education, University of Idaho
- PhD, Animal Physiology, University of Idaho
- BS, Animal Science, Cornell University
Current Position
- RUBI Certified Trainer
- RUBI Certified Provider
Programs
- RUBI Program
- RUBI Workshop
- RUBI Advanced Certification
Disclosures
- Julie is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International (ABAI)
Karen Bearss, PhD
Creator of RUBI, Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist #Y60675554
- PhD, Clinical Child Psychology, University of Florida
- MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Florida
- BS, Psychology, University of Florida
Current Position
- Creator of RUBI
- Vice President of Caregiver Mediated Care Solutions, Catalight
Programs
- RUBI Program
- RUBI Workshop
- RUBI Advanced Certification
Disclosures
- Dr. Bearss receives royalties from Oxford University Press and grant funding from NIMH and the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Lindsey Sneed, PhD, BCBA-D
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist #PSY34154
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, Walden University
- MS, Applied Psychology, Walden University
- MS, Educational Counseling, National University
- BA, Counseling Psychology, William Jessup University
- RUBI Certified
Current Position
- Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight
- Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco
Programs
- Calibrate ABA Program
- Compass-Behavioral Program
- RUBI Program
- Everyday ABA Program
Ryan Martin, PhD, BCBA
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist NC #6207
- BCBA #1-21-49115
- BS, Child Development, Colby-Sawyer College
- MS, School Psychology, Northeastern University
- PhD, School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston
Current Position
- Director of Research, Catalight
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Temple University
Programs
- Everyday ABA Program
T. Lindsey Burrell, PhD
Developer and Instructor
Degrees/Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist #PSY003805
- MA and PhD, Clinical Psychology, Texas Tech University
- BA, Psychology, West Virginia University
Current Position
- Master RUBI Trainer
- Owner of Burrell Behavioral Consulting
- Licensed Psychologist at Atlanta Children's Center, Atlanta, GA
Programs
- RUBI Program
- RUBI Workshop
- RUBI Advanced Certification
IACET Accreditation
Catalight is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
While we strive to offer widely recognized continuing education credits, we strongly recommend verifying acceptance with your specific licensure board to ensure compliance with their requirements. Our accreditations cover a broad range of licensures across multiple states, but it is the learner's responsibility to confirm eligibility with their respective board. Please note that we are unable to provide individualized guidance regarding specific licensure requirements.