Comprehensive Programs for Talent Development
Discover New Interests, Develop Knowledge and Skills, and Grow through Challenge
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Talent Development for Age 3 - Grade 12
Programs That Fit Students' Needs
Students have a lot of responsibilities throughout the year (and so do families). We’ve designed our programs to fit in every season, adapt to competing schedules, and address multiple interests and goals. View all our program options.
Spring and Summer Programs are Enrolling Now!
Check out academic day and residential programs on the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois campus and at Chicago area sites and CTD's online programs, which are available from anywhere!
“With three kids, it can be hard to find a program that is right for all their different needs. I found it all at CTD.” - CTD Parent
Assessment
Understand Students' Abilities. Find Their Strengths. Chart Their Unique Path.
Not every student knows their strengths or the level and pace at which they are ready to learn new content. For students looking to discover and nurture their talents, there are many ways CTD can help. For 40 years, CTD has utilized above-grade-level testing as a tool for identifying academic ability, measuring growth, and connecting academically advanced students with resources and opportunities. But, above-grade-level testing is just one tool CTD offers to inform your talent development journey.
- Early learning assessment (Age 4 - Grade 3)
- Above-Grade-Level assessment (Grades 3 - 9; ACT, SAT, PSAT 8/9, CogAT)
- Talent development pathways consulting
- CTD Pathfinders membership for students
Talent Development is for Adults Too
Programs and Services for Educators and Schools
Center for Talent Development (CTD) works collaboratively with educators and schools to help them meet the needs of advanced and gifted students. CTD provides consulting; program reviews; professional learning; curriculum; enrichment and accelerated courses for students; and job opportunities for educators.
Join us this summer! We're offering our popular Boot Camp for Educators (online, flexible), Boot Camp for Administrators (online, with consulting hours), and Administrator Toolbox Modules (hot topics in gifted education). Check our site for new workshops and upcoming events!