Center for Talent Development at Northwestern

Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University

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Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is dedicated to serving the gifted community and ensuring that gifted students receive the education, encouragement and support they need to learn and grow into confident and accomplished adults whose love for learning grows stronger each year. CTD provides research-based assessment, advanced programs and resources to enhance a child’s schooling.

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Episodes

The Relationship Between Eminence and Specialization 12.01.2023 1:07

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

When Is The Right Time For Specialization? 10.01.2023 0:54

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

Prepardness And Psychosocial Skills for Gifted Students 10.01.2023 0:51

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

The Importance of Schools Helping Gifted Students 10.01.2023 1:40

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

Strategies For Nurturing Students Through Transformational Creativity 10.01.2023 0:43

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

The Importance of Universities and Centers in Talent Development 01.12.2021 1:10

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

The Role Of Talent Search in Gifted Education 01.12.2021 1:29

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

Ann Shoplik on Socialization Challenges In Acceleration 16.08.2021 1:10

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.

Ann Shoplik on The Importance of Challenges 16.08.2021 0:57

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.

Susan Rakow on the Transition Year for Students 16.08.2021 0:44

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

Kate Cichon Back To School Prep Conversation 16.08.2021 0:51

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

Kate Cichon on the Pandemic's Impact in Young Learners 16.08.2021 0:58

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

Rhoda Rosen on Executive Functioning 16.08.2021 0:43

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

Rhoda Rosen on Developing Critical Young Thinking Skills in Young Learners 16.08.2021 0:37

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

Susan Kasper on Online Learning Strategies 15.05.2021 1:09

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

Ruth Doan on The Opportunity for Creativity in the Virtual Classroom 15.05.2021 0:26

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

Suzanne Goebel on The Importance of Differentiation 15.05.2021 1:05

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

Danielle Holtz on Ways to Demonstrate Understanding 15.05.2021 0:44

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

Eric Calvert on the Benefits of Different Modes of Instruction 15.05.2021 0:33

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

Beth Dirkes on The Role of Adults in Guided Play 15.05.2021 1:05

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

Andrew Bauer on Organic Learning in CTD Backback 15.05.2021 1:27

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

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius on the Shifting Model of Giftedness 02.03.2021 0:37

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

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius Discusses Confidence on the Talent Development Path 02.03.2021 0:58

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

CTD Director Paula Olszewski-Kubilius on Challenges and Talent Development 02.03.2021 0:48

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

Dr. Colleen Boyle on the Importance of School Districts Offering Range of Gifted Services 13.10.2020 1:09

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.