Grades 4-8 Programs


to differentiate instruction based on each student’s goals, experiences, and desire to learn. Other online courses focus on core academic subjects and are designed for students to master academic content standards. Students at this level also have the opportunity to receive early access to high school credit-bearing courses, giving them the chance to earn high school credit at their schools. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/online.


Hybrid Courses


Hybrid courses combine flexible and in-depth online learning with face-to-face experiences at select sites. Students engage in hands-on learning and work side by side with other bright, motivated students. Hybrid courses are a great option for students who have participated in and enjoyed CTD’s weekend programs but are unable to commit to nine Saturdays on campus. This academic year, CTD is offering hybrid courses which are collaboratively developed by CTD’s online program and service-learning program. They combine in-depth online study of complex contemporary issues with on-site service-learning experiences, which allow students to study topics up close and help make a positive difference through guided service experiences. Hybrid courses incorporate 1-2 weekend intensive experiences on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus or off-campus sites with unique resources relevant to course topic. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/hybrid.


Weekend Courses


Assessment for Talent Development and Program Eligibility


Center for Talent Development (CTD) courses for students in grades 4-8 are designed to provide academic challenge. Although grade-level achievement tests can be used as part of the admission process for weekend and online courses, students may want to consider participating in NUMATS testing. Because of the validity of the scores for predicting success in advanced and accelerated coursework, above-grade-level scores on the PSAT™


8/9, SAT® , or ACT® are the preferred documentation when


applying to courses. Through NUMATS, students in grades 3 through 6 take the PSAT™ 8/9, and students in grades 7 or 8, as well as exceptionally high achieving students in grade 6, take the SAT®


or ACT®


country. For more information on test dates and locations and to register, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/numats.


Online Courses


CTD’s online courses allow students to explore topics beyond the core curriculum, develop critical thinking and creative problem- solving skills, and interact with like-minded peers from around the globe. Some online courses are non-graded courses, allowing students to expand their learning horizons in a “low stakes” environment where they can feel free to fearlessly explore new fields of interest, and where instructors have expanded flexibility


Weekend programs are research-driven, offer a community of like-minded peers, and present opportunities for students to delve deeper into specific topics. Weekend courses encourage sustained, whole family engagement, offering parent education workshops and addressing the social-emotional development of advanced learners. CTD offers everything from in-depth, single-weekend accelerated weekend experiences to courses taking place on Saturdays in the fall, winter, and spring. Sunday advanced enrichment courses are offered at our Evanston site for extra flexibility for families. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/weekend.


CivicWeek . NUMATS testing is available at sites throughout the


CivicWeek, a program within CTD’s Civic Education Project (CEP), brings together outstanding students from around the country for service, learning, and leadership. The city becomes a classroom as students gain hands-on experience with important social issues in fields such as health, human rights, law, politics, and urban development. Together with an experienced team, groups of 12 to 18 students engage in meaningful service, meet with top professionals and community leaders, and participate in hands-on learning in a fun and supportive living-learning community. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/civic-week.


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