For Educators


Advanced learners need enriched and accelerated instruction that requires educators who are knowledgeable about talent development and gifted education’s best practices. It also requires schools to provide a range of specialized services and implement strong policies and practices.


Center for Talent Development (CTD) supports educators and schools in meeting the needs of advanced learners in a variety of ways:


Professional development Job opportunities Program reviews Supplemental programming


Professional Development


CTD’s professional development programs focus on practical and timely topics that help teachers and administrators identify and meet the needs of gifted students with an emphasis on equity and access. Professional development options include the following:


Annual educator conference facilitated by experts in the field


Customized workshops on topics including using assessment data effectively, increasing rigor in your curriculum, and best practices in identification


Gifted Education Boot Camp, which provides an introduction to the most important knowledge, skills, and concepts in the field


To learn more about professional development opportunities, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/professional-development.


School Services


Schools have the opportunity to collaborate with CTD in ways that benefit both faculty and students. CTD’s School Services team members will help develop a package of tailored services that may include program reviews, professional development workshops, enrichment and acceleration programming for students, seminars for parents, policy writing support, or assessment tools and data analysis.


For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/school-services.


Special Group Tuition Rates for Schools Special group tuition rates are available to schools enrolling five or more students in online CTD courses. Email gll@northwestern.edu for details.


Custom-Designed Service-Learning


and Leadership Programs CTD’s Civic Education Project (CEP) offers one-day to one-week customizable programs for schools, districts, and organizations that want to offer their students opportunities to engage in meaningful service, learn about pressing social issues, and develop skills for leadership and civic engagement. Additionally, CEP’s professional staff provide training for educators, youth development professionals, and other practitioners on service- learning, social justice education, and youth development.


To learn more or to arrange a consultation, contact CEP at cep@northwestern.edu.


Job Opportunities Spotlight on Gifted Education


The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into federal law in 2015, provides incentives for schools and districts to address the needs of gifted students. ESSA:


Permits the use of Title I funds for identifying and serving gifted students


Requires that state and district plans for Title II funds include training to meet the needs of gifted students


Makes Title IV funds available for underrepresented students to receive enrichment


Requires K-8 schools to have an additional academic indicator (measure of student growth)


We believe that the best educators don’t just teach; they inspire young people to think big, take risks, and believe in themselves. These are the educators gifted students need, and these are the educators we hire. Working with CTD helps educators hone their craft and experience the rewards of working within a vibrant learning community that nurtures students and helps them develop their strengths.


A wide range of positions is available year-round. Visit CTD’s Job Opportunities web page for more information and to apply.


New Gifted Education Boot Camp!


For those new to gifted education or looking for the latest research and practices, CTD has created Boot Camp to help classroom teachers and administrators develop the knowledge and skills they need to identify exceptional academic ability in young people, provide these advanced learners with appropriate services and instructional support, and help them achieve optimal growth. Contact CTD to register for an upcoming session or learn how to bring Boot Camp to your school!


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