Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
CTD Is a Leader in Gifted Education
A key aspect of leadership is connecting families and educators with valuable resources and opportunities.
For over 40 years, CTD has supported gifted and talented students in reaching their full potential by offering innovative, research-based programs, sharing expert resources, and recommending opportunities from other trusted organizations.
Educator Resources and Professional Development
Support gifted learners in and beyond the classroom with CTD tools and training.
Family Resources
Empower your child’s talent development with CTD’s support and guidance.
Gifted Associations
Gifted Associations across the country work to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, research, testing, professional development for educators, and resources for families.
Midwestern NAGC Affiliates
Advancing the Fields of Gifted Education and Talent Development
The Center for Talent Development staff is committed to furthering the fields of gifted education and talent development through scholarly research and applied practice, guided by decades of research by internationally recognized scholar, and former CTD Director, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius.
Research Centers and Institutes
Acceleration Institute
The Acceleration Institute is dedicated to the study of acceleration for gifted students. It conducts, synthesizes and serves as a clearinghouse for research and policy specific to acceleration.
Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
The Belin-Blank Center’s mission is to “empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy.”
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
The Davidson Institute was established in 1999 by Bob and Jan Davidson with a mission to “recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.”
Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Though not specifically focused on gifted education, the Fordham Institute has supported research and produced reports on high achievement and excellence. Recent topics include selective high schools, performance trends of top students, and tracking.
National Center for Research on Gifted Education
With funding through the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education launched the National Center for Research on Gifted Education. The Center will examine gifted education programs and services.
Need Help Getting Started?
If you would like to work with a CTD staff member to discuss your school's gifted programming, contact CTD's School Services team.