Other Opportunities for CTD Students
Online Community, Conferences, Seminars, and Summer Programs
CTD Backpack
CTD Backpack is the center’s online community for academically talented students and their families. Members of CTD Backpack are able to engage with their peers and experts in the field of advanced education, access weekly content tailored to the needs of parents, and learn about upcoming opportunities. Students in CTD Backpack can collaborate with other fellow students, work on their online learning pathways, and earn digital badges through informal learning activities.
Note: Complimentary access to CTD Backpack is provided to families enrolled in a Center for Talent Development program, including NUMATS. For those not enrolled in a program, CTD Backpack is available through a paid membership.
For more information on CTD Backpack, visit
ctd.northwestern.edu/ctd-backpack.
Civic Leadership Institute
The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a three-week, summer service-learning program for high school students completing grades 9 through 12. The program combines hands-on education, meaningful service, powerful speakers and seminars, and an unforgettable residential experience for a summer, which students describe as “life-changing.” CLI offers excellent preparation for college and career and allows students to develop the leadership skills they need to make a difference in the world. CLI is a collaboration between the Civic Education Project, based at CTD, and Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth.
To learn more about the Civic Leadership Institute, visit
ctd.northwestern.edu/cli.
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