Age 4 - Grade 3 Programs
We were encouraged to collaborate and problem-solve... We weren’t just meant to absorb information and memorize it for tests; we were using information
to make projects. CTD STUDENT
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Assessment for Talent Development and Program Eligibility
Many young children do not have the opportunity for achievement testing within their schools, so Center for Talent Development (CTD) offers testing options in the Chicagoland area for children as young as age 4. The following tests are offered by CTD, starting at age 4:
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) A group administered test
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA) An individually administered test
For more information and to register for testing, visit
ctd.northwestern.edu/early-assessment.
Grade 3 students also have the option to take the PSAT™ 8/9 through Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS). This test is typically administered to students in grades 8 and 9, however young children who are exhibiting exceptional academic achievement in school do quite well and enjoy the challenge. PSAT™ 8/9 testing through NUMATS is available at sites throughout the country. For more information on test dates and locations and to register, visit
ctd.northwestern. edu/numats.
12 12 Weekend Enrichment Program
Weekend courses provide students challenging, hands-on engagement, and outstanding instruction by teachers with experience teaching academically talented students. All courses in this grade band, including weekend courses, encourage a sustained, whole-family approach, offering parent education workshops, addressing the social-emotional development of academically talented learners, and guiding parents on how to support students in order to maximize their full potential. Weekend program sessions run for eight Saturdays and/or Sundays in fall and winter, and six Saturdays and/or Sundays in spring.
Online Programs
The online family program is for bright, busy, and inquisitive students in Kindergarten through grade 3. Students participate in short, flexible, online modules taught by expert instructors.
Note: Information about CTD classes for three-year-olds and their caregivers/parents is available in the parent-child course section of this catalogue. Please see pages 10 and 11.
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