The Center for Talent Development• History and Credibility

• Research and Innovation

• Dynamic Programming and Holistic Approach

History and Credibility• Northwestern Ranked 11th Overall in United States

• Center for Talent Development has been serving gifted students since 1982.

• Our Director, Dr.Paula Olszewski-Kubilius has served at President of the National Association of Gifted Children

Research and Innovation• Northwestern Ranked 6th Most Innovative University in the World

• Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius and Dr. Saiying Steenbern-Hu have won research paper of year by NAGC.

Gifted Learning Links (Online Learning)Gifted LearningLinks (GLL) offers engaging gifted online courses and programs, including family programs, enrichment, core essentials, honors, and AP® courses for gifted and talented students in kindergarten through grade 12. Eligible home schooled, elementary, middle or high school students can accelerate and broaden their knowledge base anytime and anyplace. GLL courses provide rigorous, individualized instruction helping gifted students to achieve their educational goals.

9, 18, 36 Week Courses.

Live instructors focused on serving students individual needs

High School and College credit intensive courses

Summer ProgrammingLife-changing residential and commuter programs providing challenging enrichment, honors and Advanced Placement® courses taught in a highly supportive environment. From early childhood through elementary, middle and high school, Center for Talent Development (CTD) gifted summer programs encourage gifted kids to explore academic areas of interest and connect with a community of peers.

Six-One Week Sessions: Leapfrog and Spark (Ages 4-4th Grade)

Three-Two Week Sessions: Solstice (Grades 4th-6th)

Two-Three Week Sessions: Apogee, Equinox, and Solstice (4th-12th)

Backpack CTD Backpack, through Center for Talent Development (CTD), is a worldwide online community for gifted students and their families. Members of CTD Backpack for parents are able to engage with their peers and experts in the field of gifted education, access weekly content tailored to the needs of parents of gifted students, and learn about latest opportunities provided by CTD. Our Backpack students enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with our worldwide network of fellow gifted students, work on their online learning pathways, and earn digital badges through our informal learning activities. Students can also access weekly discussions and resources on STEAM topics. With one yearly membership, your entire family will receive access to CTD Backpack for both parents and students.

Backpack for Parents (India)

Backpack for Students

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