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Flossmoor, IL

October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023

9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$275

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Grade Level 6-12

Algebra I Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 8-10 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This honors-level, inquiry-based course covers topics which include understanding expressions, equations, and functions, solving inequalities and graphing equations and functions, including quadratics and exponentials. The course emphasizes problem-solving over computation.
This course will prepare students for Geometry Honors and Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors courses.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This advanced algebra course focuses on inequalities, polynomial equations, rational expressions, complex numbers, exponents, logarithms, statistics, probability, matrices and an introduction to basic trigonometry.

Success in this course and Geometry Honors provides students with the foundation needed to take Pre-Calculus Honors.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Animal Builders (Pre-K-Grade K)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a flexibly paced parent-child course. Students have four weeks to complete the course. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions

This course stimulates children's creative thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating math, science, engineering, and language arts. During this course, children engage in hands-on, playful learning experiences with a parent or caregiver. Parents participate in activities with children and post observations and questions for the class and the teacher according to their family schedule. Teachers provide feedback and extensions to support guided, playful learning. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

From the highly efficient design of a beehive to the well-constructed dams made by beavers, insects and animals show us they are natural architects and builders. Students and their parents or caregivers will learn about animal-built structures through stories, projects, and guided play activities, including building their own animal-inspired construction projects using materials found at home.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Calculus BC

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Modern calculus is the branch of mathematics dealing with limits and the differentiation and integration of functions of one or more variables. AP® Calculus BC includes AB topics such as limits, derivatives, antiderivatives and applications, followed by advanced applications of integration techniques, infinite series, conics, parametric equations, polar coordinates and the calculus of vector-valued functions. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Calculus BC exam.

Notes: A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Computer Science A

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This is an online, 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced Advanced Placement course. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course will prepare students to take the AP® Computer Science A exam. Students will get hands-on experience mastering this introductory college-level course on Java programming. Topics include object-oriented program design, the development and selection of algorithms and data structures to solve problems, and the AP® Java subset, including the standard Java library classes. Learn to apply proper algorithms that utilize Java and to use readable and efficient code to satisfy problem descriptions. Students need a Java compiler for this course. Information on free compilers available online is included in the course syllabus.

Prerequisites: Algebra I

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Economics: Macroeconomics

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 8-10 hours of coursework per week and have 13-15 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course prepares students for the AP® Economics: Macroeconomics exam. This course addresses the central topics of AP® Macroeconomics including the role of government in the economy, measuring the national economy, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. Topics covered in this one semester course include national income accounting, the national income, output, and price level determination. This class explores fiscal actions used by the government to regulate the economy and how the banking system and monetary policy affect the economy. Students will examine the role of international economics in the American economic system.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Economics: Microeconomics

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 14-18 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course prepares students for the AP® Economics: Microeconomics exam. This course addresses the central topics of AP® Microeconomics including supply and demand, the theory of the firm, perfect and imperfect competition, and the role of the factors of production in free and mixed economies. Topics covered in this one credit course include basic economic concepts and the theory of the firm and various forms of imperfect competition. This class investigates the nature of the factor market and the role of government in the American economy.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® English Language & Composition

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course prepares students to take the AP® English Language & Composition exam by focusing on the skills that are necessary to understand, evaluate, and critique analytical arguments. Students will read a wide array of fiction and non-fiction to strengthen critical literacy skills and higher-order thinking. Expository, analytical, and argumentative writing skills that form the basis of effective communication are emphasized.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® European History

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Students will use primary sources and works of art and literature to develop and sharpen the skills necessary for effectively analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating historical materials from the western hemisphere. This course examines the origins and evolution of the values that shape the present world politically, socially, intellectually, and culturally from 1450 to the present day. Topics covered include the foundations of European institutions, the Renaissance and Reformation, and the Conflicts and Transformation of the Cold War. This course will prepare students to take the AP® European History exam.

Prerequisites: 1 Yr High School History AND 1 Yr High School English

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Government & Politics: Comparative

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 14-18 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course prepares students for the AP® Government: Comparative exam. Students will explore comparative politics by studying patterns of behavior and consequences in the political frameworks of other nations. This course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, show available institutional alternatives, explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and communicate the importance of global political and economic changes. Countries included in our analysis are China, Great Britain, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and Iran.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Human Geography

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Geography generally focuses on the question of “Where?” Human geography tries to answer the question, “Why there?”

Human geography is the study of where humans and their activities and institutions such as ethnic groups, cities and industries are located and why they are there. Human geographers also study the interactions of humans with their environment and draw on some basic elements of physical geography. This course requires students to examine the basics of cultural change, regionalism, and political organization in a multifaceted approach to understanding world geography. This course prepares students for the AP® Human Geography exam.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Physics C: Mechanics

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is an online, 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced Advanced Placement course. Students can expect 5-8 hours of independent coursework per week.

This course prepares students for the AP® Physics C: Mechanics exam. This one credit course provides a detailed study of classical mechanics including Newton’s Laws of motion, energy, linear and angular momentum, motion, and rotation, solving a variety of challenging problems, and is designed for students with prior Physics experience and an interest in majoring in a technical science in college.

Prerequisites: One year of high school Physics and previous or concurrent enrollment in Calculus

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math and Science

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

· Above-grade-level Test (taken in or before the 9th grade year): SAT R ≥28 + SAT M ≥550 OR ACT R ≥22 + ACT M ≥22 OR ACT S ≥23

· On-level Test (taken in the 10th or 11th grade year): SAT EBRW ≥700 + SAT M ≥740 OR ACT R ≥32 + ACT M ≥30 OR ACT S ≥30

· If test scores are not available, or do not meet the criteria, students are welcome to apply via Admission Portfolio.

· All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Physics I: Algebra Based

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Advanced Placement course within the Online Advanced Placement (AP®) Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This college-level algebra-based physics course explores topics in dynamics, motion, and simple circuits through complex problem-solving, lab investigations and learning projects and using the visualization of physical principles and practical applications. This course prepares students to take the AP® Physics I: Algebra-Based exam and is best-suited for students interested in advanced Physics courses without experience with Calculus.

Prerequisites: Algebra II/Trigonometry AND 1 Yr High School Lab Science

Notes: Additional lab fee is required and non-refundable

Eligibility: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/eligibility

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 6-8

Astrobiology (6-8)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week.

Come explore the universe! Learn about types of stars and habitable zones, how extrasolar planets are discovered, and how volcanoes are a positive sign for life on a planet. Examine extreme forms of life on earth and question the possibility of life on other planets or moons from our solar system or beyond.

See a Sample Syllabus.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math and Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 6-12

Biology Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Biology Honors is an introductory course covering topics equivalent to a full year of high school Biology at the Honors level. This class introduces students to the fundamental concepts upon which modern biology is built. Student biologists learn about the nature of scientific inquiry, the limitations of science and the scientific method, the diversity and interrelations among organisms and environmental issues while exploring energy, matter, cells, and heredity. Readings, problems and laboratory exercises facilitate this challenging course. Among other things, students learn to identify major structures of plants and animals and how they work together to maintain life.

Notes:

An additional lab fee is required and non-refundable
May be used as a lab science for IMSA and other selective high school applications.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 2-3

Brain Surgery (2-3)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Science

Fall

Course Information:

Online Family Program (OFP) courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than OFP courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

Young neurologists go inside the brain to analyze its systems and understand its connection to the rest of the body. Among other activities, students map the brain, experiment with senses and the brain and use interactive web tools to investigate this amazing and complex organ. This course ‘stretches’ students' brains as they advance their systems thinking skills to understand the nervous system.

SUBJECT: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading or Math

This course is Emerald Tier. All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 6-12

Chemistry Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Chemistry Honors is an introductory course covering topics equivalent to a full year of high school chemistry at the honors level. The content within Chemistry Honors is organized into five units: Introductory Concepts in Chemistry, Chemical Compositions and Reactions, Energy and Bonding, States of Matter, Reactions and Electrochemistry, and Advanced Chemistry Applications. Using hands-on and virtual laboratory experiences, study key topics, analyze data, draw conclusions and report results. Scientific method, chemical foundations, compositions and reactions, modern atomic theory and electrochemistry are among the topics covered.

Notes:

An additional lab fee is required and non-refundable
May be used as a lab science for IMSA and other selective high school applications.

Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 2-3

Chronicles of Myths and Legends (2-3)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a flexibly paced course within the Online Family Program. Students have four weeks to complete the course. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

Online Family Program (OFP) courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than OFP courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules.

Why are myths and legends still relevant today? Students travel back in time to read myths from around the world and consider how oral tradition still informs culture today. Students research the stories that have influenced what we understand about the world around us, including natural phenomena. Students explore why authors throughout the ages have used fantastical creatures such as gods, goddesses, dragons, three-headed dogs and other monsters to tell their tales. Inventing original myths and fantastical characters has students applying creative writing skills.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 9-10

Climate, Conflict, and Environmental Justice (9-10)

Online

October 4, 2023 - November 8, 2023

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Fall

Course Information:

A STEM-focused course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 6 weeks with weekly live online class meetings. Students should expect 2-3 hours of independent course work per week. Online class meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 7-8:45PM CST (UTC-06:00).

Explore issues of environmental justice and examine ways to address them - from sustainable lifestyle choices, to approaches toward industry and government policy, to the pioneering sciences behind ecological restoration. Learn from organizations addressing environmental questions around sustainability, resilience, and responsible usage. Through research and dialogue, discover innovative solutions for the future.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 14 more hours to apply.

Online

October 4, 2023 - November 8, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$635

Residential Fee:

$620

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Grade Level 6-8

Comparative Anatomy (Gr. 6-8, Flossmoor, IL)

Flossmoor, IL

October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023

9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course is open only to students enrolled in District 161, by invitation. This course takes place on two consecutive days during the weekend of October 28-29, 2023.

How does a clam breathe without lungs? How does a fish pump blood with only half a heart? In this hands-on course, students address questions about the evolution of animal life by dissecting and comparing a variety of animals of different species and taxonomic groups. Discover the differences between endoskeletons and exoskeletons, organ systems both common and novel, and how anatomical adaptations are suited to an organism’s environment.

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page. The tuition for this course is free to Flossmoor students.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Flossmoor, IL

October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023

9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$275

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Grade Level 3-5

Competition Math (3-5)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a flexibly paced course. Students have up to 6 weeks to complete the course.

How do you approach a problem you don’t know how to solve?

Whether they want to join their local MATHCOUNTS or AMC team, or they simply enjoy finding solutions to math problems, students gain experience with processes and strategies needed to engage with and solve high level math problems. Friendly competition, individual work, group projects, and timed problems and puzzles are used to investigate various math topics, focusing on algebra, geometry, number theory, counting, and probability.

Click here for more details about the Enrichment Program.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 3-4

Crash Course in Physics AM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

How do engineers apply physics concepts in their designs? In this fast-paced adventure, investigate physics topics such as force, acceleration, friction, gravity, and potential and kinetic energy by designing and building objects and vehicles that move and crash. In an inquiry-based, collaborative setting, develop hypotheses, make observations, and communicate how physics informs the engineering design process.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-4

Crash Course in Physics PM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

How do engineers apply physics concepts in their designs? In this fast-paced adventure, investigate physics topics such as force, acceleration, friction, gravity, and potential and kinetic energy by designing and building objects and vehicles that move and crash. In an inquiry-based, collaborative setting, develop hypotheses, make observations, and communicate how physics informs the engineering design process.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-5

Creative Writing (3-5)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week.

Celebrate the art of storytelling! In this enrichment course, students will develop writing and critical thinking skills while exploring new frontiers in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and multimedia composition. This course will offer students strategies for developing their original ideas, experimenting with language, form, and style, and revising their work as part of the writing process. At the end of the course, students will develop and showcase a portfolio of their own original pieces.

See a Sample Syllabus

Click here to learn more about the Online Enrichment Program.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 5-6

Creative Writing: Short Story AM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

In this writing workshop, channel your creative ideas into generating a short story. Analyze professional writing techniques, practice writing and revising, and present your work to an audience. Combining elements of great storytelling and the short fiction form, create the piece that has been percolating in your imagination.

SUBJECT AREA: English & Language Arts

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-8

Debate: Ethical Arguments AM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

What tools are needed to engage in respectful debate around real life ethical issues? How can you make your voice heard by others when discussing a hot-button topic? Learn principles and practices of communication while wrestling with age-appropriate, ethically complex questions. Apply research, thoughtful analysis and critical thinking to engage peers in systematic, open-minded debate. In a constructive, collaborative setting, students gain confidence in supporting and explaining their beliefs using reliable sources, body language, vocal presentation, active listening skills and civil discourse.

SUBJECT AREA: Arts & Humanities

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 1-2

Detective Math AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

A good detective looks for clues and investigates patterns to solve a mystery. Through interactive games and story-problem riddles, sharpen your detective skills. Identify patterns to break math codes, apply problem solving strategies to decipher logic problems, and create simple equations based on the clues found in story problems. Test your new math and deductive reasoning skills on other detectives by creating your own stories, riddles, and mysteries!

SUBJECT AREA: Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-10

Dynamic Leadership: Skills & Strategies for Success (7-10)

Online

October 3, 2023 - November 7, 2023

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Fall

Course Information:

A skill-building course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 6 weeks with weekly live online class meetings. Students should expect 2-3 hours of independent course work per week. Online class meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 7-8:45PM CST (UTC-06:00).

Broadcasting executive Donald McGannon noted “Leadership is action, not position.” Learn how to build networks and consensus, tackle difficult decisions, use creative problem solving, and lead meaningful dialogue. Come away with skills and strategies to take your leadership capacity to the next level.

This course builds on the concepts introduced in Leadership for Today and provides opportunities to explore advanced skill-building and practices.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 14 more hours to apply.

Online

October 3, 2023 - November 7, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 6-12

Effective Essay Writing

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 14-18 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course is designed to help students effectively apply the correct structure and formatting of an effective essay. Writing is an essential skill that is utilized for various institutions, college/university admissions, various careers, and a simple representation of placing remarkable ideas in the form of writing. Through this course, students will be exposed to various forms of reading, writing styles, timed essays along with various techniques aimed to enhance their already creative minds. Students will explore a variety of expository, persuasive, compare & contrast, as well as narrative essays to name a few.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 Credit

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 7 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 3-5

Engineering the Future (3-5)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place October 18 - December 1, 2023.

Design the city of the future! Learn about basic engineering concepts, architecture, and city planning to develop an ideal city that provides the best habitat for humans, animals, and the environment. Explore green design practices to tackle real world problems cities face, such as access to clean water, climate change, density, and sustainability. Take your creative problem-solving skills a step further as you consider the challenges and engineering obstacles to overcome if we look beyond the planet and consider living in space.

See a Sample Syllabus

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math, Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 6-12

Espionage: Counterintelligence in History

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 14-18 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Students will explore espionage- and counterintelligence-related topics spanning the Ancient World through today. Topics may include tactics used during the Roman Empire, spymasters during the American Revolution, development of technology during World War II, and counterintelligence used by businesses today. Through course materials, independent research, discussions, and writing assignments, students will study the impacts of intelligence/counterintelligence throughout history. Course materials will include readings, videos, and historical documents.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 7 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 5-6

Forensic Investigations AM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

A half-eaten tuna sandwich, a blood spot, and lipstick on a glass: these might seem like completely unrelated elements at a crime scene but for forensic scientists, these could be clues to solve crimes. Explore the procedures utilized in crime scene investigation and forensic science through hands-on labs and applied activities where students act as a forensics team investigating an active crime scene. Inquiry and problem-solving are a primary focus of this course, furthering students' dexterity with logic, critical thinking and deductive reasoning.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 5-6

Forensic Investigations PM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

A half-eaten tuna sandwich, a blood spot, and lipstick on a glass: these might seem like completely unrelated elements at a crime scene but for forensic scientists, these could be clues to solve crimes. Explore the procedures utilized in crime scene investigation and forensic science through hands-on labs and applied activities where students act as a forensics team investigating an active crime scene. Inquiry and problem-solving are a primary focus of this course, furthering students' dexterity with logic, critical thinking and deductive reasoning.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-12

Geometry Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Geometry Honors includes, but is not limited to, the structure of plane and solid geometry, coordinate geometry, and calculations involving areas and volumes of geometric figures. Creative problem solving is emphasized throughout the course along with the skills of formulating convincing arguments (mathematical proof). With the understanding of the basic concepts of geometry (both synthetic and coordinate geometry), students engage in higher order mathematical thought to solve problems and prove statements in plane and solid geometry.
Success in this course and Geometry Honors provides students with the foundation needed to take Pre-Calculus Honors.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Note: A graphing calculator, such as a TI-84, is required

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 1-2

Intro to Coding: Stories and Sequences AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Design and build animated stories, games and more using age-appropriate, colorful, interactive applications that support “drag and drop” blocks of code. Through hands-on, unplugged experiences, as well as screen-based activities, develop the vocabulary, critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for future coding courses, and interact with technology in an active way. Fundamental computer science concepts such as symbols and algorithms are explored as students develop coding and spatial reasoning skills through dramatic play, construction, engineering, and storytelling.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 4-6

Introduction to Latin (4-6)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

Welcome to the Center for Talent Development’s Introduction to Latin course! This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week.

In this class, students dive into the foundational language of Latin as well as the curious realm of Ancient Rome! Students who love puzzles and logic will enjoy translating this case-inflected language through our textbooks, Minimus: Starting Out in Latin and Minimus Secundus: Moving on in Latin. In addition, students will explore interesting, and sometimes unusual, qualities of Roman daily life that still impact modern societies today! Topics will include Roman culture, religious practices and customs, food, chariot-racing, art and architecture, and more!

The Intro to Latin curriculum has three levels: level one, two, and three and is designed to be completed flexibly, according to the needs of each student. At the beginning each quarter, students will have access to all three levels of the curriculum within the Schoology course. They may complete each level quarterly or advance as far as they wish in the six-week term. In the following quarter, the instructor will work with each student to pick-up where they left off in the curriculum and begin form there. By the conclusion of this course and all three levels, students will be prepared to take CTD’s Latin I Honors course, earning high school credit.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Kid Chemists PM (PreK-K)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Did you know there are four states of matter? Discover the exciting world of chemistry by studying how substances interact. Conduct hands-on, age-appropriate experiments and watch engaging demonstrations to discover what composes matter in its various states. Chemical bonding and reactions add an “element” of surprise to this investigation into the chemistry that surrounds us.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-12

Latin I Honors: Ecce Romani

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Stories about the Romans, their mythology and historical characters help reveal the structure of the Latin Language and provide the basis to rich vocabulary development. The application of grammatical knowledge to Latin stories is emphasized, enabling you to translate Latin stories.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 7-10

Leadership for Today (7-10)

Online

October 2, 2023 - November 10, 2023

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Fall

Course Information:

An introductory course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 6 weeks, flexibly paced, with weekly synchronous online class meetings. Students should expect 2-3 hours of course work per week. Synchronous class sessions will take place on Mondays from 7-8:45PM CST.

Begin your leadership exploration here! Engage in interactive workshops on leadership topics, learn from business and nonprofit leaders, and develop critical thinking and public speaking skills. Expand your leadership capacity through reflective learning opportunities and build community in a supportive online classroom.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 14 more hours to apply.

Online

October 2, 2023 - November 10, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 6-12

Literary Analysis Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Students will examine universal themes and the use of literary and rhetorical devices by reading and reflecting on excerpts from major works of literature in the genres of fiction, poetry, essay, and drama. Students will reflect on the literature and participate in meaningful discussions and explorations that provoke perceptive observations and insights. In their analysis of literature, students will hone their critical reading skills and demonstrate their mastery of expository and analytical writing. The class will prepare students for AP® English Language & Composition and AP® English Literature & Composition courses.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level K-1

Math Magic: Tricky Tips & Surprising Strategies (K-1)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

Online Family Program (OFP) courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than OFP courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

Is there a difference between a trick and an effective strategy when it comes to finding a solution? Not if they both work wonders! Through hands-on activities, puzzles and games, students and their parents try out techniques that can make math look like magic.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Mathemagicians AM (PreK-K)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

What’s the “magic” behind mathematics? Understand and develop a toolbox of math “tricks” for fast and accurate whole number computation. Solve a range of hands-on number problems and puzzles using the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Create original math problems or puzzles using the special strategies investigated in class. See how magical math really can be!

SUBJECT AREA: Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level K-1

Mind Bogglers: Predictions and Probability AM (K-1)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

If there are three kinds of cookies, what is the chance you’ll get the one you want? What are the odds of your team winning the game? These are questions of probability and prediction! Challenge and stretch your analytical skills as you learn to make educated predictions and consider probability—all through the exploration and creation of word problems, chance games, and brain teasers.

SUBJECT AREA: Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-12

Neuroscience Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

The field of neuroscience encompasses the interdisciplinary principles of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and psychology. Students explore topics from the anatomy and physiology of the brain to mental disorders associated with brain dysfunction. Activities include readings, discussion and participation in laboratory activities, such as a virtual eye dissection and the opportunity to analyze sleep data online. This advanced course is appropriate for high school students interested in pursuing advanced courses in biology or psychology and equivalent to an introductory college level course.

Notes: An additional lab fee is required and non-refundable

Prerequisite: High School Biology

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 2-3

Pi, Phi & Fibonacci: The Natural Math of Ratios (2-3)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

Online Family Program (OFP) courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than OFP courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

The patterns in the swirls of pinecones, flower petals, pineapple skins and other living, growing things display the grace and beauty of nature and allow us to glimpse the elegance of math. Students explore essential ratios through hands-on activities and projects that reveal the intriguing connections between three natural, mathematical phenomena: phi, also known as the Golden Ratio, the Fibonacci sequence and pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference and its diameter. Creative and mathematical thinking work in tandem as students use visual-spatial and computational skills in this course.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 6-12

Pre-Calculus Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course covers topics in the fields of functions and graphs, polynomials, logarithms and exponentials, analytic trigonometry, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequence/series and probability, analytic geometry and limits. While some of the content ovelaps with a traditional Alg II/Trig course, Pre-Calculus Honors goes into further depth and rigor. There are self-check assessments included in each chapter and a quiz at the end of each chapter. There are 5 unit tests through the course that must be proctored. This course is designed to prepare a student for success in AP Calculus AB by providing strong foundations in functions, trigonometry and mathematical modeling.

Prerequisites: Algebra II/Trigonometry AND Geometry

Note: A graphing calcuclator, such as a TI-84, is required

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Pre-Med: Pathophysiology

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 8-10 hours of coursework per week and have 13-15 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

Pathophysiology is the study of diseases in the human body.This course will focus on cell structure, the human body’s defense mechanisms, and the disease development process.Students will become acquainted with human body systems, learn how diseases andillness can afflict different parts of the body via the body systems and the role of genes and chromosomes.This course is a good precursor to advanced classes in biology, anatomy & physiology and medical sciences.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 Credit

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science/Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 7 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 6-12

Programming C++ Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course provides students with a solid foundation in the same programming language that game designers use. In the first half of the course, beginning students will learn to compile and run programs, use variables to store and manipulate different kinds of data, implement decisions using if statements, and correct use while, for and do loops. In the second half of the course, beginners will learn to write their own functions and collect and process data in arrays and vectors. Students who come to the course with C++ experience will be able to skip sections or move more quickly through them to have the opportunity to explore more advanced topics such as pointers and structures, streams, classes, inheritance, recursion, sorting and searching, overload operators, memory management, template classes and functions, and advanced data structures.

Notes:

Requires Windows, Mac, or Linux. Students cannot use ChromeOS or Chromebooks.
Students need a C++ compiler; information on free compilers available online is included in the course syllabus.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Psychology

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 1 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 14-18 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and animals. This course exposes students to how psychologists generate hypotheses from various perspectives: questions about the relationship between the brain and behavior, perception, learning, cognition, development, social behavior, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. Students will also investigate the various methods psychologists utilize to answer research questions and become acquainted with many of the most significant findings in the field of psychology. The course emphasizes thinking critically about psychological evidence to evaluate the validity of the findings and discovering how psychology is relevant to important issues in everyday life.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 7 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 3-4

Puzzling Problems: Logic, Strategy and Mathematical Thinking AM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

How many solutions can you find for a single problem? Use puzzles and games to investigate real-world mathematical situations and collaborate with peers to find solutions to demanding problems. Explore connections between problems in measurement, probability, and geometry using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Develop your own logic puzzles and math-oriented strategy games to challenge your classmates and family.

SUBJECT AREA: Math

QUALIFYING AREA: Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-5

Scratch: Animation & Games (3-5)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week.

Budding game designer or animator? Learn to construct animations, games, stories and simulations with Scratch. Generate interactive projects to be shared with peers using drag and drop blocks. Concentrate on problem solving, not syntax, and become equipped to take on more advanced game design and programming courses.

Scratch is a graphical programming language designed by MIT.

See a Sample Syllabus

Click here to learn more about the Online Enrichment Program.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 1-2

Simple Machines: An Introduction to Engineering AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Work like an engineer to develop an understanding of simple machines, applying terms like work, energy, force, and effort through hands-on experiments. Explore foundational physics concepts with wheels and axles, wedges, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, and levers. Discover where these machines are used in everyday life, and then apply their knowledge to create your own multi-step machines that perform simple tasks.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 1-2

Simple Machines: An Introduction to Engineering PM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Technology & Engineering

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Work like an engineer to develop an understanding of simple machines, applying terms like work, energy, force, and effort through hands-on experiments. Explore foundational physics concepts with wheels and axles, wedges, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, and levers. Discover where these machines are used in everyday life, and then apply their knowledge to create your own multi-step machines that perform simple tasks.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-8

Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation (7-8)

Online

October 4, 2023 - November 8, 2023

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Fall

Course Information:

A business-focused course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 6 weeks with weekly live online class meetings. Students should expect 2-3 hours of independent course work per week. Online class meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 7-8:45PM CST (UTC-06:00).

Explore some of the world’s most urgent social problems and ways they are being addressed through creativity and capital. Draw from cases studies, meetings with emerging entrepreneurs, and group collaboration to design your own social innovation. Develop and pitch your business plan for a problem that inspires you to take action!

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 14 more hours to apply.

Online

October 4, 2023 - November 8, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 6-12

Spanish I Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course will introduce students to Spanish language fundamentals with emphasis on all four modes of communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Culture, geography, and history of the Spanish-speaking world are woven throughout the course.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Spanish II Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course is a continuation of Honors Spanish I that focuses on expanding and improving all four modes of communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Culture, geography, and history of the Spanish-speaking world are woven throughout the course. The basic format of the course is similar to that of Honors Spanish I, but students will complete more projects and in-depth assignments. Students will learn advanced grammatical concepts, read authentic texts, and expand their vocabulary.

Prerequisite: Spanish I or instructor's permission

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Spanish III Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course is a continuation of Honors Spanish II that focuses on expanding and improving all four modes of communication. In this course, students will complete thematic projects that expand their knowledge of topics important to the Spanish-speaking world including ecotourism, health and nutrition, and the visual and performing arts. An emphasis is placed on tying Spanish language grammar and vocabulary to thematic topics through projects and writing assignments. The course includes a comprehensive review of essential grammatical concepts from Honors Spanish I and II with the goal of mastering them.

Prerequisite: Spanish I AND II or instructor's permission

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Spanish IV Honors

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

English & Language Arts

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date.

This course is a continuation of Honors Spanish III that focuses on expanding and improving all four modes of communication. Honors Spanish IV introduces complex grammatical concepts and also includes a comprehensive review of essential grammatical concepts from Honors Spanish I, II, and III with the goal of mastering them. Students will engage with high level authentic texts and films fundamental to Spanish language mastery. Students will present a comprehensive portfolio of artifacts as the culminating assessment.

Prerequisite: Spanish I, II, AND III or instructor's permission

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Magenta

Magenta Tier Advanced Enrichment courses offer the same type of content as Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses, but present considerably more content in a compacted timeframe. Instruction is faster paced, which many advanced learners need and want. For example, a course may teach content typically presented over nine or more weeks in only three weeks.

Eligibility:

95th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available).

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 2 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Online

September 6, 2023 - May 8, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-8

Stock Market Experiment (6-8)

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Mathematics

Fall

Course Information:

This is a 6-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Enrichment Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place October 18 - December 1, 2023.

Endowed with $100,000 in your imaginary account, participate in a simulation of financial trading including common stocks and mutual funds from the NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges. Learn how money grows over time based on decisions made today. Explore the economics and psychology of the stock market and how to make informed investment decisions, which could affect the rest of your life.

See a Sample Syllabus.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Math, Verbal

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Online

October 18, 2023 - December 1, 2023

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 7-8

Topics in Biology AM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Delve into the work of a scientist and get introduced to a range of important biological concepts through teacher-led demonstrations, project-based experiments, student-developed presentations, and inquiry-based labs. Topics may include biochemistry, microbiology, cell structure, cellular reproduction, DNA, genetics, evolution and ecology.
SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-8

Topics in Biology PM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Fall

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, October 7 – November 11, 2023.

Delve into the work of a scientist and get introduced to a range of important biological concepts through teacher-led demonstrations, project-based experiments, student-developed presentations, and inquiry-based labs. Topics may include biochemistry, microbiology, cell structure, cellular reproduction, DNA, genetics, evolution and ecology.
SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available.

Eligibility Tier: Emerald

Emerald Tier Advanced Enrichment courses give students opportunities to focus on specific areas of study within a community of like-minded peers. Students delve deep into topics and fields which are not typically a part of the core curriculum at school. Courses place greater emphasis on higher-order thinking, facilitate creativity, and provide exposure to advanced concepts in developmentally appropriate ways.

Eligibility:

90th percentile or above on a nationally normed, standardized grade-level achievement test, or
Participation in above-grade-level testing through CTD Assessment (formerly NUMATS) or similar program, or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a previous CTD course at the same or higher admission tier and in the qualifying subject area, or
Admission portfolio (report card or transcript, teacher recommendation, and test scores, if available). Please note: Admission portfolio option is not available for all age levels in all programs.

See the Course Information above for qualifying subject areas and any prerequisites.

Registration Open

Only 6 days and 14 hours left to apply.

Evanston, IL

October 7, 2023 - November 11, 2023

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Fall

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level K-1

Zoo Vets (K-1)

Online

October 11, 2023 - November 8, 2023

4 weeks

Science

Fall

Course Information:

Online Family Program (OFP) courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than OFP courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

Junior veterinarians and their parents or caregivers investigate life sciences by focusing on zoo animals. They classify animals and compare animals' characteristics. Students delve into what animals need to survive and how zoo vets help them, for example by creating the right kinds of zoo habitats and providing a healthy diet. Students develop their reasoning skills to think like zoo vets.

Eligibility Tier: Amber

Open Enrollment courses are for young children who are new to structured learning environments and exploring academic subjects. These courses encourage students to think creatively and learn to problem-solve. They are an introduction to the CTD learning environment.

Eligibility: No documentation (test scores or portfolio) needed to enroll.

Registration Open

Only 9 days and 14 hours left to apply.