Center For Talent Development at Northwestern University
- Address:
- 617 Dartmouth Pl. Evanston, IL 60208
- Phone:
- 847.491.3782
- Website:
- www.ctd.northwestern.edu
- Grades:
- PK-12
- Total Enrollment:
- 35,000 annually through assessment and academic programs
- Student-To-Teacher Ratio:
- 10 to 1 (varies)
- Average Class Size:
- 10-12
- Year Established:
- 1982
- Managing Executives:
- Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Ph.D., Director
MISSION STATEMENT
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University exists to serve the gifted community and ensure that gifted students receive the education, encouragement, and support they need to learn and grow into confident and accomplished adults whose love for learning grows stronger each year.
FINANCIAL AID:
Need-based financial aid is available for students who qualify.
FACULTY:
Our faculty is composed of experienced educators with exceptional content knowledge and skill in differentiating instruction for academically talented children.
CAMPUS AND FACILITIES:
Programs are offered at the Evanston campus of Northwestern University as well as other sites in Chicago, Elmhurst, Evanston, Naperville, Palatine, and Skokie.
ACCREDITATION:
Center for Talent Development is accredited as a nonpublic supplementary school by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Our online program, Gifted LearningLinks, is also accredited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. AP® courses are authorized by the College Board.
UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS:
Northwestern University's Midwest Academic Talent Search
(NUMATS). Researched-based assessment of high-ability children in
grades 3 - 9 that leads to tailored recommendations for educational
programs and services.
Gifted LearningLinks. Individualized, online courses for children in
grades K-12 that expand access to challenging and advanced subject
matter. Enrichment and credit courses (including honors and AP®)
offered year-round.
Saturday Enrichment Program. Hands-on learning of a single subject for
children age 4-grade 9. Enrichment and credit courses. Fall, winter, and
spring sessions.
Accelerated Weekend Experience. Single weekend, action-oriented
courses for students grades 5-8, scheduled year-round.
Summer Program. Exceptional, life-changing residential and commuter
programs that allow students age 4-grade 12 to explore a single subject
in depth. One-, two-, and three-week options during summer months.
Enrichment and credit courses (including honors and AP®) offered.
Civic Education Project. Service-learning leadership programs offered
year-round that allow bright students grades 7-12 to experience social
issues first-hand and explore innovative solutions.
