The Center for Talent Development
Saturday Enrichment Program: Academic challenges & motivated students – a great place for gifted kids. Apply today! Gifted LearningLinks online courses: take courses from any place & at any time. Apply today! Above-grade-level testing through NUMATS: the foundation of success for bright students. Register today. Civic Education Project: Change the world. Start here. Registration begins in January. “Fun!” “Challenging!” “Rewarding.” Experience the CTD Summer Program. Registration begins in January.
Center for Talent Development
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 (PreK through grade 12)
Rigorous courses complemented by fun activities and the chance to make new friends
SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (PreK 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 (K 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
EDUCATOR & PARENT PROGRAMS
Inform parents, teachers and school personnel about the needs of gifted learners and empower them to meet these successfully


 
Announcements:
  • What's So Great About Above-Grade-Level Testing?
    Join a discussion with NUMATS staff on Thursday, February 11, to find out how students benefit from above-grade-level testing.
  • Saturday Enrichment Program - spring registration now open
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    Application due date: March 27
    Session dates: April 10 - May 15
    Register now!
  • College credit course now offered through Gifted LearningLinks
    Learn more.
  • Jack Kent Cooke 2010
    Applications are now being accepted for the Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Young Scholars program. Visit the JKC web site for more information.
  • 2010 Summer Program Brochure
    The 2010 Summer Program brochure is now available. Request a copy today!
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