Welcome to Center for Talent Development

Center for Talent Development (CTD), housed at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy, is an accredited learning center and research facility that has been serving gifted students, their families and educators for nearly 30 years -- taking their notions of what learning is and introducing them to what learning should be.
 
Our Programs

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S MIDWEST ACADEMIC TALENT SEARCH (NUMATS) (Grades 3 through 9) A challenging above-grade-level testing program using the ACT®, SAT® and EXPLORE® tests

SUMMER PROGRAM (Age 4 through grade 12) Rigorous courses complemented by fun activities and the chance to make new friends

SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (Age 4 through grade 9) Engaging courses that give students the opportunity to master a subject and supplement weekday schooling while surrounded by like-minded peers Additional two-day options available through the Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE)

GIFTED LEARNINGLINKS (Age 5 through grade 12) Online enrichment, honors and AP® courses that encourage learning whenever and wherever students wish

CIVIC EDUCATION PROJECT (Grades 7 through 12) Promotes civic responsibility through an award-winning citizenship and leadership program combining hands-on education with service learning

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS Includes the Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program and Project EXCITE

EDUCATOR & PARENT PROGRAMS Inform parents, teachers and school personnel about the needs of gifted learners and empower them to meet these successfully