Professional Learning
Practical and Strengths-Based Gifted Education Tools and Strategies for Teachers and Administrators
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Talent Development is for Educators Too
CTD is committed to shaping educational policy and practice to better support students with exceptional academic abilities. We work to raise public awareness about giftedness and talent development and to empower educators with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.
CTD’s professional learning programs will keep you up to date on the latest research and best practices in gifted education. Our offerings help you effectively address the academic and social-emotional needs of advanced learners, fostering environments where talent can flourish.
Discover how we can support you in cultivating excellence.
Online and In-Person Boot Camps and Professional Learning Communities
Learn more below and check the CTD Events page for open courses that are currently enrolling.
Customized Professional Development
Partner with CTD to design professional learning experiences that reflect your local context and build strong communities of practice aimed at finding and nurturing talents and embracing gifted education as a shared responsibility of all educators.
- Asynchronous online mini-courses on topics such as identification of talents, psychosocial skill development, differentiated instruction, or assessing growth for advanced learners
- Custom workshops delivered on-site and designed around your school or district’s specific needs
- Hybrid professional learning options that blend online and in-person learning for maximum accessibility and impact
Contact us at ctd-school-services@northwestern.edu or 847/491-3782 to discuss a proposal for services.
"Thank you for taking the time to put together such a rich experience. I love learning and am so full of ideas and things to bring back to our administration!"
–Boot Camp Participant
Work with CTD
Create your own practicum in gifted education! CTD hires dynamic educators for a range of program staff and administrative positions in our online, weekend, and summer programs. Opportunities to work in CTD summer, online and weekend programs, providing on-the-job skills and experience with advanced learners.
See our Job Opportunities page for current openings, job descriptions, and application procedures.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us for more information or a quote.
Stay Connected with CTD
Sign up for CTD's monthly Educator Digest email and quarterly newsletter, Talent, so that you hear about the latest research, upcoming opportunities for educators, and programs and resources for students and families.