Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University

Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, CTD Director, explains the relationship between specialization at an early age and eminence later in life.

Dr. Rena Subotnick explains when one should promote specialization in a specific domain for gifted students.

Dr. Rena Subotnick explains why prepardness and other psychosocial skills are critical to success for gifted students.

Dr. Frank Worrell of the American Psychological Association discusses the importance of school supporting gifted students of all backgrounds.

Dr. Rena Subotnik discusses strategies that educators can use to nurture students through transformational creativity.

CTD founder Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska discusses the importance of universities and centers in talent development.

CTD founder, Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska, speaks on the role of talent search in the development of the field of gifted education.

Dr. Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, a professor and a researcher at the Acceleration Institute at the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center, explains the misperception of socialization challenges In acceleration.

Dr. Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, a professor and a researcher at the Acceleration Institute at the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center, discusses the importance of experiencing challenges.

Dr. Susan Rakow describes how this is upcoming academic year will serve as a transition year for many students.

CTD Coordinator of Academic Year Advanced Enrichment Programs Kate Cichon on how to have a conversation with young learners on their return to school.

CTD Coordinator of Academic Year Advanced Enrichment Programs Kate Cichon describes the impact of the pandemic on young learners.

CTD Associate Director Rhoda Rosen explains how to develop executive functioning in young learners.

CTD Associate Director, Rhoda Rosen describes the importance of developing critical thinking skills in young learners.

CTD Online Coordinator, Susan Kasper, discusses which online learning strategies should continue after students return to the classroom.

CTD Assistant Coordinator, Ruth Doan, describes how virtual learning has created an opportunity for students and instructors to be creative.

CTD Assistant Coordinator, Suzanne Goebel, explains the importance of differentiation in online learning.

CTD Assistant Coordinator, Danielle Holtz, explains how students can demonstrate understanding in the virtual classroom.

CTD Associate Director, Eric Calvert, explains the benefits of different modes of instruction.

CTD Assistant Coordinator and Family Education Specialist, Beth Dirkes, describes the role that adults should take in guided play.

CTD Project Administrator, Andrew Bauer discusses how organic learning takes place in CTD's online community for students, Backpack.

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius explains how the model of giftedness has shifted over time.

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius discusses confidence building on the talent development path.

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius explains the importance of managing the challenges that occur in the talent development journey.

Dr. Colleen Boyle, Coordinator of Curriculum and Gifted, at Bexley City Schools, discusses the importance of districts offering a range of gifted services for students of varied talents.