CTD’s events and seminars bring together the parents and families of gifted children and empower parents with the knowledge and confidence necessary for meeting the needs of exceptional learners.
In light of recent developments related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), CTD has canceled our in-person parent seminars for the time being. Please view our list of upcoming parent webinars here. You can also access recordings of previous webinars using the link below. Finally, we invite you to join our CTD Backpack for Parents, a global online community for parents and students.
Typically, on Saturdays during the fall, winter, and spring we offer free seminars designed to guide parents of gifted children age 4 through grade 12. During these hour-long seminars, Northwestern University faculty and specialists in the field of gifted education share research and insights into the social-emotional and intellectual development of gifted students.
Sessions are open to all Chicagoland families and available in Chicago, Evanston, Naperville, and Palatine. No registration is required.
Visit CTD's Professional Development page to learn about upcoming events for educators
Typically, each summer, Center for Talent Development (CTD) hosts a family event featuring stimulating workshops and presentations designed to help gifted students and parents plan for the future. During CTD’s annual Opportunities for the Future family event, adults enjoy the keynote address and subsequent sessions led by experts in gifted education. Students in grades 4 through 12 attend age-appropriate workshops, on a diverse range of topics, that provide new perspectives on current areas of study as well as future career opportunities. Children age 4 through grade 3 participate in supervised, hands-on architecture and construction activities, modeled on CTD’s Summer Leapfrog-Spark Program, while family members visit sessions.
CTD staff also share information on gifted education in presentations and at state gifted conferences, state award ceremonies, educational fairs, parent meetings and national educational conferences. Please check the CTD calendar for upcoming events.
“We recognize that among our greatest resources are CTD families themselves. The more we can encourage interaction and communication among this terrific community, the better.” –Rhoda Rosen, CTD Associate Director
