Professional Learning
Practical and Timely Strategies for Teachers and Administrators of Gifted Students.
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Pathways to Change: Workshop for Educators and Youth Development Specialists
June 26, 2025, at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The best learning environments follow a simple formula: Challenge+Support=Talent Development. Join this day of learning and reflection where through panel discussions, lesson workshops, and shared-practice sessions we explore talent development strategies and approaches you can use with students in and outside of school settings that center joy and make use of the strengths and interests students have.
Talent Development is for Educators Too
CTD strives to have a positive impact on educational policy, to educate the public about giftedness and talent development, and help educators hone their craft. Through professional development, outreach, and advocacy efforts, CTD keeps educators informed about developments in the field of gifted education and supports their efforts to successfully meet the unique educational and social-emotional needs of students with exceptional academic abilities.
Online and In-Person Training and Resources
CTD hosts a variety of professional learning activities, and produces and curates resources throughout the year. Learn more below and check the CTD Events Page for upcoming sessions.
Customized Professional Development Workshops
Work with CTD to design professional development offerings that meet the needs of educators in your school or district. CTD can provide:
- Convenient, asynchronous online minicourses on topics including, but not limited to, identification best practices, social-emotional needs, or differentiation
- Customizable one- or two-day workshops at your site
- Hybrid offerings (online and face-to-face, or a blend)
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.
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