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.
Expanding Your Impact: Why Now Is the Time to Earn a TESOL, Bilingual, Special Education, Early Childhood or Childhood Certification
NY teachers: add a TESOL, bilingual, special education, or early/childhood certification in about 15 credits. Affordable online programs from CITE.
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 […]
The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet
A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CLASSROOM The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet Why Teaching — and CITE — Are the Right Choice, Right Now By Dr. Donald James | 30+ Years in Public Education | February 2026 I have been in public education for more than thirty years. Some of those years were spent […]
Podcast – Meisha Porter
Cite Executive Director Dr. Donald James speaks with Dr. Meisha Porter about her decision to take on the role of NYC Schools Chancellor in a difficult time, the opportunity we have to reinvent the systems in our schools, and what the pandemic taught us about the classroom and about leadership in moments of crisis. Dr. […]
Which Teacher Ed Program Do I need?
We offer several options for those interested in becoming teachers, as well as those teachers who are in various phases of their career. Please refer to the chart below to find out which program is right for you. I am a Pre-K to Grade 12 Teacher with initial certification who needs a State Mandated […]
Teacher Ed Master’s Program – Instructor Spotlight
Meet Dr. Paulette Kenwood – Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program. For more information on the program, including open houses, please see our program’s website here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train: TEACHERS: General and Special Ed Masters (Early Childhood or Childhood), TESOL Masters, Special […]
Current Student Perspective – Teacher Ed Master’s Program
Meet Hannabelle Mendez – A current student in our Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program For more information on the Master’s in General and Special Education (Early Childhood or Childhood) with the College of Mount St. Vincent, please see our website. For open house info, please click here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated […]
