We’ll Save You a Seat – Spring 2026 Cohort

There is still time to apply or finish your Spring 2026 application to the CITE/Russell Sage SBL/SDL Program

Application Checklist  

√  Items below marked with a CHECK MARK are necessary for a fully completed application 

∗ Provisional Acceptance Needs – Items below marked with a STAR ICON (∗) are necessary for provisional acceptance. Submission of these items will allow your application to be reviewed and moved forward for provisional acceptance. Once provisionally accepted, you can begin the program. Then, you will have more time to submit the remaining documents (typically by the end of the 1st term) as specified in your provisional acceptance letter from the college.  

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1 Apply online

√ Link here:  https://sage.tfaforms.net/217811 

∗ Submit Application – Begin and submit your application even if it is incomplete  

2 Transcripts

√  Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications and courses must be submitted  

∗  Master’s Transcript with 3.0 GPA – An unofficial copy of your master’s transcript will suffice for provisional enrollment 

3 Professional Documents

√  Personal statement, Resume & Certification  

∗  Resume – Showing 3 years of experience under your license OR at least 1 year with the understanding and agreement from the applicant that you will complete 3 years before the end of the program or you will be ineligible for SBL/SDL certification per state requirements  

∗  Copy of Cert – this link can be used: https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-holder  

4 ProfessionalReferences & InternshipCommitment FormSign Off 

√  Two letters of reference and one signature on the Internship Commitment Form – these documents must total three separate individuals and one of the three must be a current supervisor. 

∗  Submission of One – Either one Letter of Recommendation OR the Signed Internship Commitment Form  

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Important Dates & Contact Information 

Questions? 
Text – ‪(718) 218-5452‬
Email – mia@citeprograms.com,  diane@citeprograms.com

Upcoming Applicant & Accepted Student Sessions: 

Accepted/Provisionally Accepted Students: 

• Sat Jan 24 or Sun Jan 25  Orientation – In Person (Highly Encouraged) 9:00am-2:00pm, lunch served  
• Sat Feb 7 or Sun Feb 8  First Day of Class – In Person (Mandatory)  8:00am-4:00pm  

You will attend your Cohort Placement day and location – Selected once accepted/provisionally accepted 

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Spring 2026 Class Schedule – All Classes (In Person or Synchronous) are 8am-4pm  

• Feb 7/Feb 8 – 600 Synchronous Class 1 
• Feb 14/15 & Feb 21/22 – NO CLASS 
• Feb 28/Mar 1 – 600 Synchronous Class 2 
• March 7/8  – 600 In Person Class 3 
• March 14/15  – 600 Synchronous Class 4 
• March 21/22  – 600 In Person Class 5 
• March 28/29  – 602 Synchronous 1 
• April 4/5  – NO CLASS 
• April 11/12  – 602 Synchronous Class 2 
• April 18/19  – 602 In Person Class 3 
• April 25/26  – 602 Synchronous Class 4 
• May 2/3  – 602 In Person Class 5 

Questions? 
Text – ‪(718) 218-5452‬
Email – mia@citeprograms.com,  diane@citeprograms.com