Collaborative for Innovation in Teacher Education

Transforming Education Through Research, Practice, and Collaboration

The Collaborative for Innovation in Teacher Education (CITE) addresses the grand challenges of teaching and teacher education in Texas by seamlessly integrating theory, practice, and policy to develop next-generation educators.

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Advancing Teacher Education

Our long-term vision is to become a local, national, and international trendsetter in next-generation teacher education that develops a synergy between initial teacher education, induction into teaching, and in-service teacher education.

We bridge theory, practice, and policy to address the urgent need for convergence in teacher education. At points of contact, CITE seams together previously fractured pieces and rigorously examines them from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Our Core Values

Guiding principles that drive our commitment to excellence in teacher education

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Reciprocal Relationships

Building meaningful partnerships based on mutual respect and shared learning between educators, researchers, and practitioners.

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Collaborations

Fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional partnerships to address complex educational challenges together.

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Outreach

Extending our impact beyond campus to serve communities, schools, and educators across Texas and beyond.

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Transparency

Maintaining openness in our processes, research, and collaborations to build trust and accountability.

Our Three Priority Areas

Addressing the needs of 21st century learners through comprehensive support

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Practice

Improving teacher recruitment, preparation, induction, retention, and sustenance throughout their careers along the education continuum.

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Scholarship

Contributing to evidence-based and translational teacher education research that bridges theory, practice, and policy.

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Support

Acting as a clearinghouse for promising practices and professional development to build capacity and catalyze change.