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Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 6-8

Advanced Grammar & Academic Writing II (6-8)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

This course offers a continuation of the foundation provided by Advanced Grammar & Academic Writing I, with an increased emphasis on student feedback and development of advanced writing skills.

Note: A required text for this course is The Magic Lens I: Student Book by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845-726-4444.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 3-5

Advanced Grammar (3-5)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. Session dates: January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Discover the thrill and power of grammar! This course offers a unique approach to grammar instruction where students are introduced to all four levels of traditional grammar, and learn to use correct grammar rules to develop interesting and complex sentences. An array of tools and techniques make grammar come alive, and students learn to wield words and polish their writing skills as they move through assignments and lessons.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Note: A text for this course is Grammar Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845-726-4444.

Click here for more details about the Core Essentials 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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 3-5

Advanced Reading: Literature (3-5)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024.

Without details and plot points, Little Red Riding Hood would have just been a girl in a coat and we may have never known what happened to the Three Little Pigs. In this course, students will master the importance of literary elements, learning not only how to identify them, but to explain their significance to a story and its outcome. Through creative assignments and collaborative group work, this course strives to inspire a love of reading in students to continue for a lifetime.

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Verbal

Note: A text for this course is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgsen Burnett.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Aesop's Experiments: The Tortoise & the Hare (PreK-K)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Science

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024

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. Teachers provide feedback and extensions to support guided, playful learning. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

Aesop’s Fables teach a lesson to the animal characters in them. But these stories hold other lessons for us too. They can inspire experimentation and problem solving. In this course, students and their parents or caregivers enjoy the Tortoise and the Hare and other stories and carry out hands-on projects and guided play activities including timing, comparing, creating, and building.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 3-4

Aircraft Engineering AM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

What major engineering and design principles make flight possible? From hot air balloons to space launching systems, how do we create structures that are light, durable, and safe? This course introduces aerospace engineering concepts as students investigate tools, terminology and design principles of flying machines. Design, build, test, and analyze results in hands-on physics and engineering experiments related to airplanes and spacecrafts. Explore how engineering influences the development of new materials and designs for flight.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-4

Aircraft Engineering PM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

What major engineering and design principles make flight possible? From hot air balloons to space launching systems, how do we create structures that are light, durable, and safe? This course introduces aerospace engineering concepts as students investigate tools, terminology and design principles of flying machines. Design, build, test, and analyze results in hands-on physics and engineering experiments related to airplanes and spacecrafts. Explore how engineering influences the development of new materials and designs for flight.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-12

Algebra I Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Calculus AB

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

This course will prepare students to take the AP® Calculus AB exam, and is suited for students who have completed pre-calculus and are looking to advance their mathematics knowledge. This college-level course content will include analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative and its applications, and the integral and its applications.

Notes: A graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites: 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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Chemistry

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Students will learn about the fundamentals of intermolecular reactions, the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibriums, chemical kinetics, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics. A combination of hands-on and virtual labs builds understanding of concepts as students conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses of data. This course will prepare students to take the AP® Chemistry exam.

Prerequisites: High School Chemistry AND Algebra II

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1335

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Economics: Microeconomics

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Government & Politics: U.S.

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

This course prepares students for the AP® Government: US exam. This is a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$805

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

This course prepares students for the AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism exam. Explore electrostatics, magnetic fields, circuits, and electromagnetism and formulating physical principles using calculus in this one credit course 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

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$805

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® Psychology

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

The purpose of psychology is to help us better understand the world in which we live. In this course, students will understand various theories of behavior and cognition, participate in research exercises, and study the current practices of psychology in various contexts. The topics covered in this course will be history, theories, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and cognition, development, personality, motivation and emotion, disorders and treatment and social psychology. The course culminates in an experiment that includes the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data. This course prepares students for the AP® Psychology 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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 9-12

AP® World History: Modern

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Students will learn about the world’s history from multiple perspectives and historical analysis. While honing critical research and analysis skills, students will understand the nature of historical and global processes. Primary and secondary sources combined with rigorous online discussions and analytical essays are used to examine the impact of interactions among and within major societies. The relationship of change and continuity, systems of social structure, cultural, religious and intellectual developments, and the function and structures of states are interwoven throughout this course. This course will prepare students to take the AP® World History: Modern exam.

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

HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS 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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1335

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Grade Level 6-8

Astrobiology (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 6-12

Biology Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 1-2

Brain Busters AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Collaborate with other mathematicians to solve brainteasers and puzzles. Create original optical illusions and fractal images. Solve math and logic-based riddles. Invent new brain busters for family and friends to solve. Apply critical thinking strategies, logical thinking skills, and multiplication and division as you navigate the world of brain busters!

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-8

Chemistry: From Reaction to Application AM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Chemistry impacts - and explains - both the world around us and the reactions within us. Discover the way chemistry provides important information to scientists in diverse areas such as nutrition, food science, neurochemistry, genetic engineering and energy. Through interactive experiments and activities, investigate what causes or prevents chemical reactions, and learn how important the miniscule atom is to global issues.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-8

Chemistry: From Reaction to Application PM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Chemistry impacts - and explains - both the world around us and the reactions within us. Discover the way chemistry provides important information to scientists in diverse areas such as nutrition, food science, neurochemistry, genetic engineering and energy. Through interactive experiments and activities, investigate what causes or prevents chemical reactions, and learn how important the miniscule atom is to global issues.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-5

Classical Mythology: Myths of Ancient Greece & Rome (3-5)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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 January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Mythology provides a window to the world—past and present. Explore the world of gods, goddesses and other mystic beings through the legends of ancient Greece and Rome, and what they teach us about modern worldviews and truths. As you examine literary elements, discover why these stories continue to fascinate readers and scholars today. A different theme will be introduced each week, and the course will conclude with students writing their own myth!

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 3-4

Coding & Composition with TunePad AM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Using coding skills to create melodies, students apply creativity and critical thinking to make music in this unique course. Students will learn how to use Python, which is a powerful, flexible, yet simple object-oriented programming language with applications across fields, from gaming to Google. In a collaborative workshop setting, budding computer engineers will develop foundational text-based coding skills while making original music using TunePad, a tool created by the Tangible Interaction Design and Learning (TIDAL) Lab at Northwestern University.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-4

Coding & Composition with TunePad PM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Using coding skills to create melodies, students apply creativity and critical thinking to make music in this unique course. Students will learn how to use Python, which is a powerful, flexible, yet simple object-oriented programming language with applications across fields, from gaming to Google. In a collaborative workshop setting, budding computer engineers will develop foundational text-based coding skills while making original music using TunePad, a tool created by the Tangible Interaction Design and Learning (TIDAL) Lab at Northwestern University.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level K-1

Coding with Scratch Jr. and Hopscotch (K-1)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Technology & Engineering

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024

This course stimulates children's creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 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. Teachers provide feedback and extensions to support guided, playful learning.

In this course, coders learn computer science concepts such as sequence, loop, conditions and troubleshooting as they bring to life interactive digital stories and games using ScratchJr and Hopscotch. Using coding apps as well as traditional methods like drawing, writing and dramatization, families work together to develop logical and creative thinking skills as they create and share content. Families will need access to a tablet for this course. ScratchJr and Hopscotch are available as free apps for iPads and Android tablets.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 2-3

Comic Book Characters (2-3)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024.

Graphic novels and comic books cover topics from superheroes to historical events, capturing complex ideas through a unique combination of text and illustrations. As students learn the elements of graphic novels and comics, they focus on character and plot. Using both off and on-screen tools, students create an original story and build their writing skills as they organize and express their ideas with words and images.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 5-6

Crafting an Argument: The Art of Public Speaking AM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Arts & Humanities

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Practice and apply elements of public speaking, including research processes, verbal and nonverbal communication strategies, data visualization, and presentation skills. Learn to form strong research-based arguments about real-world issues through comparison of argument strengths and weaknesses. Participate in a series of in-class presentations and debates about a variety of topics to make your argument irrefutable! Course will culminate in a group debate.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 3-4

Critical Mathematics: From Googol to Infinity AM (Gr. 3-4)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Examine the infinitely large and the incredibly small, and increase your understanding of ratios, integers, fractions, and exponents. Problem-based coursework, discourse and mathematical debate lead the learning in this course. Focusing on the Common Core Standards of Numbers and Operations and middle school goals of Ratios & Proportional Relationships and the Number System allows students to build their skills in these areas.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-10

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

Online

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Leadership & Service

Spring

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 Mondays 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

Online

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Spring

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 6-12

Effective Essay Writing

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 5-6

Electronics & Programming Maker Workshop AM (Grades 5-6)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

How do engineering and design come together to create interactive technology projects?

Using micro-controllers, sensors and a variety of components, students create products that fuse programming and electronics. Combine foundational coding skills with the engineering design process to engage in open-ended and student-driven projects through independent and collaborative problem solving. Research and explore how tech and electronics products are impacting society presently, and produce a capstone project that addresses a student-identified need. NOTE:?Additional $30 materials fee is required.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

Lab Fee:

$30

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Grade Level 1-2

Electronics: Circuits & More AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Aspiring engineers investigate how components connect to make working electronics as they learn to power motors, make LEDs shine, move wheels, and activate buttons. Combining hands-on introductory electronics tools with everyday objects, students develop their own moving and blinking creations. Class projects develop the building blocks needed for future coding, robotics, and engineering courses.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 1-2

Electronics: Circuits & More PM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Aspiring engineers investigate how components connect to make working electronics as they learn to power motors, make LEDs shine, move wheels, and activate buttons. Combining hands-on introductory electronics tools with everyday objects, students develop their own moving and blinking creations. Class projects develop the building blocks needed for future coding, robotics, and engineering courses.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-8

Exploring Genetics (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

The field of genetics began with Mendel’s study of pea plants in the late 1800s. Since then, improvements in technology and techniques have allowed scientists to unravel the mysteries of DNA. Students learn about genetics from a variety of resources, including computer simulations, labs and case studies. Discover how responsible genes are for many features of human life and evolution.

Click here for more details about the Enrichment Program.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Exploring Our World (PreK-K)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Science

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024.

In Exploring Our World, young children become marine biologists as they explore sea life and the properties of water. Then they pack up their gear and head out for a mountain adventure. 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. Teachers provide feedback and extensions to support guided, playful learning. The course does not include live, synchronous sessions.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 6-12

Geometry Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 7-10

Global Leadership: A Study of International Decision Making (7-10)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Winter

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 Tuesdays from 7-8:45PM CST.

How do world leaders balance their country’s national interests while being part of a global community? Through case studies on issues like security, human rights, global trade, and the environment, explore how leaders make decisions that affect our global community as well as the everyday lives of citizens. Gain practice in weighing priorities, analyzing resource availability, and taking action when the stakes are high.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 7-8

Graphic Design Studio AM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Technology & Engineering

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Explore how the fundamental elements of graphic design increase value and captivate audiences. Investigate past and present design principles – and the challenges faced by designers – to develop foundational skills in visual communication. Using robust applications, engage in a series of collaborative, real-world exercises and hands-on studio sessions to create an original logo and a unique product identity.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-8

Hidden History (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

The history books have told us of Rosa Parks’s courageous refusal to give up her seat on the bus to a white man, but did you know she wasn’t the first civil rights activist to do so? Indeed, months before Parks’s protest, it was 15-year-old Claudette Colvin who was the first Black person to refuse to give up her seat on the bus, yet few people know her name. Who and what else have been left out of modern history books? Using primary and secondary sources, this course will explore recent historical events and the people who made contributions to these significant moments, but who have been overlooked, unacknowledged, or misunderstood.

See a Sample Syllabus.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Arts & Humanities

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 4-6

Introduction to Latin (4-6)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 4-6

Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Data, Statistics, and Probability (4-6)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Linked to the national core standards, Introduction to Pre-Algebra courses provide a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Know the basic geometric terms and shapes.
Understand different properties and shapes, how to covert units of measurement, symmetry, perimeter, area, and volume, and the use and application of a coordinate plane.
Be able to identify a variety of shapes, properties, and apply the proper algebraic equations to the geometric shapes.

Note:

Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session.
"Numbers & Algebraic Thinking" recommended as first course in sequence
Completion of all three (Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Geometry & Measurement, Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Data, Statistics, & Probability) prepares students for Pre-Algebra.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 4-6

Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking (4-6)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Engage in a rigorous class building your foundation of elementary mathematics. Learn how to estimate, apply operands, perform operations with fractions, decimals and percents, and use variables and expression. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas.

Note: Recommended as a first course in the Pre-Algebra series.

Completion of all three (Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Geometry & Measurement, Introduction to Pre-Algebra: Data, Statistics, & Probability) prepares students for Pre-Algebra.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level K-1

Involving Dissolving AM (K-1)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

How do physical changes occur? Are melting and dissolving the same thing? Dissolve, crystallize, and evaporate solutions in this introduction to the world of chemistry. Develop a foundation in physical properties in a safe and engaging environment. Cool projects include turning common chemical substances into intricate crystals.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 7-10

Leadership & Technology (7-10)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Winter

Course Information:

A STEM focused course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course takes place at 7-8:45PM on Tuesdays.

Technology has been harnessed by leaders in every field in the 21st century, but at what social cost? Explore technology's impact on the social world, how it helps or hinders social change, and its relationship with political, educational, and cultural institutions. Investigate the ethical dimensions of new technologies and compare and contrast concepts like technological determinism, techno-social systems, and persuasive technology. Do you have a choice to engage?

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 7-10

Leadership for Today (7-10)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Leadership & Service

Winter

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

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

6 weeks

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 7-8

Leadership for Today AM (Gr. 7-8)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Leadership & Service

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

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. Learn how to communicate effectively, use creative problem solving, and lead meaningful change. Students expand their leadership capacity through hands-on and reflective learning opportunities and build community in a supportive and fun learning environment.

SUBJECT AREA: Leadership

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 1-2

Magic or Science AM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Magic or science? Or both? Students explore the science of magic, learning tricks and discovering the scientific principles behind these amazing effects. Performing scientific sleights of hand, students experiment with magnets, polymers, static electricity, optical illusions and more to reveal the surprise and awe of science.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 1-2

Magic or Science PM (Gr. 1-2)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Magic or science? Or both? Students explore the science of magic, learning tricks and discovering the scientific principles behind these amazing effects. Performing scientific sleights of hand, students experiment with magnets, polymers, static electricity, optical illusions and more to reveal the surprise and awe of science.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Math All Around Us AM (PreK-K)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Explore how math fits into different parts of our world, from cooking in the kitchen to walking in the park. Develop an understanding of foundational math concepts, including measurement, number sense, patterns, time, and temperature. Investigate how numbers and units explain the world around us and help us make predictions. Through role-playing, hands-on activities, and interactive games, learn just how many ways math impacts our lives each day!

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 2-3

Math in Space (2-3)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024.

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

Courses for younger students typically involve more parent participation than parent-child courses for older students. Instructors provide ongoing feedback to students and parents through discussion boards to provide maximum flexibility for families’ schedules.

How long does it take to travel to Mars, and how much fuel is needed? Students apply advanced math and science concepts such as rates, ratios and velocity to answer questions like these. They also use expressions such as exponents in scientific notation to help describe and understand the vastness of outer space with mathematical thinking.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 3-5

Mysteries of the Deep (3-5)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Science

Winter

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 January 31 - March 13, 2024.

The ocean, the source of life, is still a mystery. Explore this biome and its life forms, as you gain knowledge in marine physics, geology, chemistry, biology, and meteorology. As a young oceanographer discover the diversity of ocean life and the powerful forces at work in the deepest layer of our planet.

See a Sample Syllabus

Click here to learn more about the Online 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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 6-12

Neuroscience Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Sample Syllabus

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 3-5

Online Writing Workshop (3-5)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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 January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Learn about the many elements of crafting a good story! Through this collaborative course, students will be guided in a choosing a genre and writing an original story, and have an opportunity to revise their work at multiple stages from the workshop process. Course work will address fundamentals of writing, including analysis of characters, plot, and setting as well as grammar rules and effective sentence and paragraph development. Writing completed throughout the week will be discussed in real time online class sessions.

This course includes weekly live class sessions at least twice per week. Specific dates and times are shared once the course begins.

See a Sample Syllabus.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 6-8

Online Writing Workshop (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

English & Language Arts

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Experience the writing workshop process through story crafting and feedback! Students will be guided in the creation and revision of their work at multiple stages as they develop and polish their stories. Course work will address fundamentals of writing, including analysis of characters, plot, and setting as well as grammar rules and effective sentence and paragraph development. Writing completed throughout the week will be discussed in live online class sessions.

This course includes weekly live class sessions on some Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Specific dates and times are shared once the course begins.

See a Sample Syllabus

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

English & Language Arts

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 3-5

Our Environment: The Human Footprint (3-5)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Everything that you eat, use, and do has an impact on the world; it’s your human footprint. Discover the changes that affect the environment as a result of humans and their activities, such as farming, fishing, and energy consumption. Explore the effects of climate change around the world and the impact on humans and animals. Understand your human footprint how to make a positive impact on your environment.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level Pre-K-K

Physics Fun PM (PreK-K)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Why doesn't a ball or frisbee keep flying after we throw it? Why does water change when it gets hotter or colder? This introductory physics course helps students connect basic laws of physics to their everyday life. Discover the principles of motion, heat, thermal energy, moving electrons and their charges. Engage in an exciting array of activities, experiments and discussions that relate directly to the world students know.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-12

Physics Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Physics Honors is an introductory course covering topics equivalent to a full year of high school Physics at the Honors level. Apply the universal principles of physics, gain an appreciation of mathematics, and develop your understanding of the major concepts via hands-on experiments, virtual simulations, and investigations. Students will study Newtonian physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and early modern physics.

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.

Prerequisites: Algebra II

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS

Sample Syllabus

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

Lab Fee:

$25

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Grade Level 6-8

Pre-Algebra I (6-8)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Build your foundation in Pre-Algebra. Learn variables, expressions, and integers, how to solve equations and inequalities, and factors, fractions, and exponents. Understand how to apply mathematical properties and operations to simplify expressions and solve equations. Share your ideas while looking for alternative ways to solve problems more efficiently or with more complexity.

This moderately paced course covers the first half of topics covered in a traditional Pre-Algebra course. This course should be followed by Pre-Algebra II. This course provides a building block for Algebra I Honors.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 6-8

Pre-Algebra II (6-8)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This is a flexibly paced course. Students have up to 9 weeks to complete the course. Students should expect 2-5 hours of coursework per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

This course is a continuation of Pre-Algebra I. Topics include variables, expressions, and integers, solving equations and inequalities, factors, fractions, and exponents, rational numbers, ratio and proportions, and percent. Successful completion of this two-course series provides a solid foundation for Algebra I Honors.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

Know how to simplify expressions including irrational numbers, identify angle relationships and choose the correct formula to solve a problem.
Understand the rules of probability, how angle relationships determine angle measure, and applications of formulas such as slope-intercept form, Pythagorean Theorem, volume, area and surface area.
Graph linear equations on the coordinate plane, find the missing measurements in right triangles, analyze and apply formulas to real world situations.

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra I or instructor’s consent.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

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Grade Level 6-12

Pre-Calculus Honors

Online

January 24, 2023 - August 15, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

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

Sample Syllabus

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

Online

January 24, 2023 - August 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$1325

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Grade Level 6-12

Pre-Med: Pathophysiology

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 6-12

Pre-Med: Psychology & Behavioral Medicine

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Science

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - May 15, 2024.

This course exposes students to how psychological research is utilized by medical and health professionals. Students will investigate the various methods psychologists utilize to answer research questions related to the prevention and treatment of illness and become acquainted with many of the most significant findings in the fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology. The course emphasizes thinking critically about the interdisciplinary fields that focus on the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that are relevant to the scientific study of health, well-being, and illness and how these impact prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The medical field has become increasingly interdisciplinary in recent years, and this is reflected in the exam content of the MCAT exam for admission to medical school. One of the four sections of the MCAT exam involves the psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior that includes a focus on both psychology and sociology.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 1 CREDIT

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

Online

January 24, 2024 - May 15, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Accelerated

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$795

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Grade Level 3-5

Puzzle Masters (3-5)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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 January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Mind Boggling! Grapple with math stumpers, tangrams, Sudoku and riddles. Discover new ways to solve and create puzzles using math, logic and reasoning skills. Push your skills to new levels and become a Puzzle Master!

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 7-10

Race and Justice in America (7-10)

Online

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Leadership & Service

Spring

Course Information:

A critical race studies 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).

The U.S. is seemingly at a precipice in grappling with its complicated history of race relations. Structural racism is part of the American story, and has had far-reaching repercussions in all areas of modern life, including education, politics, business, and security. This course provides a primer for understanding the present-day challenges of diverse racial groups in America as well as movements and leaders that are working for equality and justice.

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

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Spring

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level K-1

Small Business Owners (K-1)

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. This course runs from 2/7/2024 - 3/6/2024.

Small business owners must know their products, their customers and their balance sheets. Early entrepreneurs get in on the ground floor of learning about business ownership in this introductory course. Students use critical and computational thinking to understand key aspects of small business ownership, including satisfying their customers, the role of banks and how to calculate costs and revenues.

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

Online

February 7, 2024 - March 6, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$260

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Grade Level 6-8

Smart, Smarter, Smartest: Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Technology & Engineering

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

In a May 2023 interview with Jack Clark, co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Clark said, “My main takeaway is the future is going to be a lot weirder than we can imagine.” Learn about the amazing and “weird” things A.I. can do and form your own predictions about how will A.I. change or improve our lives in the future. Explore topics including machine learning, large language models, generative A.I., and algorithm bias.

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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Technology & Engineering

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 7-10

Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation (7-10)

Online

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Leadership & Service

Spring

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 Tuesdays 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

Online

April 24, 2024 - June 5, 2024

Subject Area:

Leadership & Service

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Spring

Tuition:

$635

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Grade Level 6-8

Statistics: Descriptions, Predictions and Deception (6-8)

Online

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Mathematics

Winter

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. Session dates: January 31 - March 13, 2024.

Statistical data is all around us. It has the power to give us an objective window into any given situation when used properly. Gain critical thinking and mathematical skills to understand statistical errors and logical fallacies in media, politics, and advertising. Become a savvy decision maker by applying math knowledge to the world around you.

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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

January 31, 2024 - March 13, 2024

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$600

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Grade Level 5-6

The Math Behind Data Science AM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Mathematics

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

Businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other analytical fields are dependent upon data science to effectively use and present information, as well as to best meet the needs of their clients. But what is math's role in data science, and how can understanding some key math concepts help us navigate big data? While exploring concepts such as theoretical and experimental probability, probability models, and expected value, students apply a problem-based learning approach, using data to solve extended application scenarios.

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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 5-6

The Physics and Engineering of Roller Coaster Design AM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

How does an amusement park ride make you feel lighter than air one moment and press you down into your seat the next, all while keeping you safely inside the ride? Strap yourself in for a fast-paced adventure in physics and investigate topics such as the law of inertia, centripetal acceleration, and centrifugal force as you design and build a variety of amusement park thrills.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 5-6

The Physics and Engineering of Roller Coaster Design PM (Gr. 5-6)

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024.

How does an amusement park ride make you feel lighter than air one moment and press you down into your seat the next, all while keeping you safely inside the ride? Strap yourself in for a fast-paced adventure in physics and investigate topics such as the law of inertia, centripetal acceleration, and centrifugal force as you design and build a variety of amusement park thrills.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR 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

Evanston, IL

January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024

6 weeks

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$375

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Grade Level 6-8

Theoretical Physics (6-8)

Online

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Science

Winter

Course Information:

This is a 9-week, asynchronous, flexibly paced course within the Online Core Essentials Program. Students should expect 2-5 hours of course work per week. This course takes place January 17 - March 20, 2024.

Explore a field that advances our fundamental understanding of the universe, and seeds the technologies of tomorrow. Study the physical principles underlying classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism through a variety of learning activities. Gain preparation for future studies in high school science through hands-on and simulated lab experiments and projects. Build a model roller coaster and discover the real-world applications of Theoretical Physics.

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

January 17, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Subject Area:

Science

Course Level

Advanced Enrichment

Season:

Winter

Tuition:

$660

Lab Fee:

$10

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Grade Level 6-12

U.S. History Honors

Online

January 24, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Arts & Humanities

Winter

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. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.

Explore the story of the great “American experiment,” now known as the United States. For students of history, this honors-level course provides an opportunity to master the facts and analytical skills needed to understand and think critically about issues in American history. Participating in online discussions, reading and analyzing primary and secondary documents and writing critical essays are among the varied activities used to assist students in critiquing different interpretations of history in addition to document based questions (DBQs).

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