NYC Wants More Teachers With TESOL Experience
NYC is looking for more teachers with TESOL certification, due to problematic teacher numbers for students who are English Language Learners. It’s clear that immigrant populations face challenges in schools, navigating cultural difference, lack of opportunity, and often language barriers. In school, language often is the largest obstacle. It hurts both learning and socializing. The […]
Free Calm For Teachers
We love bringing tips (especially freebies) to you. Study after study tells us of the benefits of meditation for all levels of students (not to mention the good it does for the teacher’s lunchroom!). Please let your colleagues know about this offer, a free subscription to the Calm app for teachers. We are not […]
Can a TESOL certificate help you?
There are many ways for teachers to increase their competitiveness in the marketplace, but TESOL certification is one of the highest needs right now. NYC is facing a shortage of qualified teachers who can teach students classified as ENL (formerly ELL, or ESL). TESOL certification means you’re what schools are looking for. Dr. Seongshin Kim […]
Community-Based Pre K Teachers – Possible Pay Raise
Last month, the city announced an agreement with District Council 1707, Local 205 that would steadily increase salaries for 315 pre-K teachers in (non-DOE) community-based pre-k centers, over the next several years, eventually matching what starting teachers in public schools make. In some case, these means an additional $20,000 in some teachers’ pockets. This means […]
NYC Teacher Certification Explained – How do Teachers Get Certified in NYC?
The Nuts and Bolts of Teacher Certification: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ In New York state teachers must be certified or be in the process of certifying in order to teach. The certification requirements for all teachers in New York State are all the same for everybody: Completion of all state tests (EAS ,EdTPA, CST in appropriate subject) Completion […]
Alfred University On-Campus Week for Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Students
Recently, Alfred University hosted over 100 Master’s students on campus, as part of the Master’s in School Counseling and the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling programs. CITE partners with Alfred to offer these programs in and around NYC. This On-Campus week is a state requirement that is sometimes greeted with trepidation, “I have to go […]
Alfred University Downstate Graduation
CITE congratulates the graduating class of Alfred University’s Downstate program! This Friday, we’ll honor more than 140 students at the commencement. We’re proud to partner with Alfred to provide quality programs at an affordable cost at convenient locations and times for working professionals. Here are some stats on the graduating class: 92 students (our largest […]
Let us Pay for your GRE or MAT
The State now requires the GRE or MAT for entry into all teacher education programs. We know that this is a hassle, and an expense. To make things easier for you, CITE will cover the $205 cost of the GRE (or the cost of the MAT) if you are accepted and start the College of Mount […]
