Thinking About Becoming a Teacher in New York? Here’s the Realistic Path from Where You Are Now
CITE Programs for new teacher certification online. New York is in the middle of a sustained teacher shortage, and it isn’t evenly spread. Special education, bilingual education, TESOL (teachers of English to speakers of other languages), and early childhood are the areas where the demand is sharpest. That matters for you because districts are actively hiring, mentoring, and in some cases helping new hires finish certification while they teach. It also means the credentials you choose to earn now will still be in demand when you finish.
New York State is changing how school administrators get certified; Here’s how CITE Grads can help your colleagues.
NYSED is phasing out SBL & SDL certification by 2030. CITE alumni: here’s exactly what your colleagues need to know — and why now is the time to act.
Supporting Student Connection in Online and Hybrid Programs: How CITE Leads the Way
by Dr. Donald James Online and hybrid learners—often balancing work, family, and community responsibilities—face unique challenges in building meaningful connections. CITE’s partner programs are intentionally designed to counter this isolation. Through research‑driven instructional practices, practitioner‑professor mentorship, and community‑building structures, CITE helps students feel seen, supported, and connected while advancing professionally. These efforts assure an […]
Preparing NY’s Next Generation of School Leaders
CITE Professors: Senior Practitioners Preparing New York’s Next Generation of School Leaders One of the defining strengths of CITE’s programs is the caliber of the professors who lead them. Our faculty is composed entirely of senior‑level practitioners and recently retired, high‑performing educators from New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. These are not theorists removed […]
CITE Gala 2026 – Alumni Impact Awards
The Center for Integrated Training and Education (CITE) 2026 Spring Gala – Night of Impact Recognition Ceremony Please join us for CITE’s 2026 Spring Gala Dinner, honoring CITE Students and Alumni, celebrating the meaningful impact this community has made all across the city and state. This special event is dedicated to recognizing and honoring our […]
Celebrating Community, Commitment, and Purpose: A Look Back at This Year’s CITE Gala ✨
This year’s CITE Gala was more than just an event — it was a celebration of the people who make our mission possible every single day. The evening brought together instructors, professors, mentors, internal staff, partners, and new team members, each of whom contributes in meaningful ways to the educational journeys of the thousands of […]
Russell Sage College — SBL/SDL Orientations (Cohort 5 – September 2025)
Welcome to our newest SBL/SDL cohorts at Russell Sage College! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate the incredible educators beginning their journey toward School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certification. These programs are more than just credentials—they represent a commitment to equity, leadership, and lasting impact within education. 💡 Stepping into educational […]
✨ A Glimpse into This Weekend’s Saint Peter’s University Doctoral Program Orientation
This past weekend, Saint Peter’s University proudly welcomed its newest doctoral cohort during orientation—a day filled with energy, inspiration, and purpose. These incredible educators, leaders, and changemakers are embarking on a transformative journey toward earning their Doctorate in Educational Leadership. The orientation was more than just an introduction to the program—it was the start of […]
