Assessment Program
Assessment services available through CTD help parents and educators better understand students’ academic achievement, potential and pathway for academic growth. Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) offers assessments that provide a more accurate measure of academic abilities than grade-level assessments alone. Students in grades 3 through 6 take PSAT™ 8/9, typically administered in grades 8 and 9, grades 6 through 9 take the SAT®
or ACT® , typically
taken by juniors and seniors to measure College and Career Readiness. NUMATS reporting includes scores with normative comparisons as well as course sequence, program and instructional guidance that maximizes talent development and helps determine eligibility for CTD courses. For early learners, age 4 through grade 3, CTD offers achievement testing using Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) or Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (K-TEA) to help identify readiness for CTD programs.
Annual Family Conference 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.
Each summer, Center for Talent Development’s annual family conference features stimulating workshops and presentations designed to help academically talented students and their parents plan for the future. Adults enjoy a keynote address and sessions led by experts in education for advanced learners. Students in grades 4 through 12 attend workshops, focusing on new perspectives in current areas of study as well as future career opportunities. Children age 4 through grade 3 are invited to participate in fun, supervised learning activities led by CTD’s summer staff.
For more information or to register, visit
ctd.northwestern.edu/conferences-seminars.
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