Northwestern Center for Talented Development

Overview

Realizing one's full potential is a journey. Since 1982, Center for Talent Development (CTD), part of Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy, has provided comprehensive enrichment and accelerative programs and services for schools and families that guide and encourage students on that journey. CTD supports young people in finding their individualized strengths and interests and creates learning environments that help them reach their full potential. At CTD, students learn more than content and academic skills. Our students:

* Create lasting relationships with peers and mentors

* Generate attitudes and skills that promote lifelong learning

* Learn and grow from setbacks and disappointments

* Turn interests into career explorations

* Turn career explorations into future goals and achievements

* Have a lot of fun

Students at different ages learn in different ways, have different needs, and have different goals. They need programs that are designed to help them advance in ways that fit their stage of development and family situation. Whether your child is just discovering their talents or in need of accelerated learning, you can find the right program for now or think ahead to plan your next steps.

Not every gifted student knows their strengths or the level and pace at which they are ready to learn new content and skills. CTD can help. Since its inception, CTD has utilized above-grade-level testing as one way to identify advanced academic ability, connect academically advanced students with resources and educational opportunities, including gifted education services, advanced academic programs, and academic acceleration, and measure growth over time. CTD can provide:

* Grade-Level assessment (Age 4 - Grade 3)

* Above-Grade-Level assessment (Grades 2 - 9)

* Talent development pathways consulting