The Center for Talent Development's Gifted Learning Links Program
CTD's Gifted Learning Links Program
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Gifted LearningLinks

Welcome!

The Gifted LearningLinks Program (GLL),
run by Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development,
combines gifted education expertise with advanced technology
to provide the consummate online learning experience.

We offer academically talented students in kindergarten through grade 12 the opportunity to take enrichment, high school honors and AP® courses online – from wherever you are, whenever you want, at a pace convenient for you.

To learn more about Gifted LearningLinks:
Gifted LearningLinks (GLL), like all Northwestern University Center for Talent Development programs, is built on a foundation of decades of nationally recognized research on how to help gifted students realize their potential Read about us
Gifted LearningLinks (GLL), like all Northwestern University Center for Talent Development programs, is built on a foundation of decades of nationally recognized research on how to help gifted students realize their potential.
Gifted LearningLinks offers flexibility, independence and innovative learning technologies simply as added benefits; our focus is gifted education Take a look at our program
We offer academically talented students in kindergarten through grade 12 the opportunity to take exceptional enrichment, high school honors and AP® courses in a flexible and interactive online setting.
This six-minute video highlights online tools used by Gifted LearningLinks instructors to build community and create challenging and engaging courses Watch Gifted Learning Links, the video
This six-minute video highlights online tools used by Gifted LearningLinks instructors to build community and create challenging and engaging courses. From discussion boards to chat sessions, virtual field trips and student work display boards, this video demonstrates just how rich the online learning experience can be!


 
Announcements:
  • 2009 CineYouth Film Fest in Chicago selects film created by Gifted LearningLinks student!
    Gifted LearningLinks student Rich Medina submitted the 3-minute film he created as part of his Digital Storytelling course to the 2009 CineYouth Film Fest in Chicago.  The film, entitled "Nik and Me", was selected and is being screened at the Fest this Friday and Saturday.  Congratulations Rich!
  • Gifted LearningLinks student wins first prize at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Science Fair!
    Gifted LearningLinks student Ben Medina won first place at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Science Fair for his project entitled, "Do Dog Kisses Kill Bacteria?"  Congratulations Ben!
  • Gifted LearningLinks Online Application will be available July 8th
    Brochures for the 2009-2010 school year are now available.  Online applications will be accepted beginning July 8th.
  •  AP Computer Science A (pending approval) is now available!
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Events: [view all Events]
  • GLL registration deadline (grades 6 to 12)
    August 1
    Application deadline for nine-month Honors/AP® courses beginning August 15.
  • GLL registration deadline (grades 6 to 12)
    September 1
    Application deadline for nine-month Honors/AP® courses beginning September 15.
  • GLL registration deadline (grades 3 through 8)
    September 1
    Registration deadline for enrichment classes for students in grades 3 to 8. Visit the Gifted LearningLinks home page for more information and to register for class(es).
  • GLL registration deadline (grades 6 to 12)
    October 1
    Application deadline for nine-month Honors/AP® courses beginning October 15.