Gifted LearningLinks (GLL) at Center for Talent Development (CTD)

CTD Celebrates Instructor’s Contributions and Career | Northwestern Center for Talent Development by Ross Middleton

Mr. Williams Goes to Washington: A CTD Student Becomes a Senate Page | Northwestern Center for Talent Development by Ross Middleton

English majors are down 25.5 percent since the Great Recession, just as world’s top economists say we need more ‘storytellers’.

We offer one and two-semester English/Language Arts courses:
Effective Essay Writing Honors
Expository Writing Honors
Creative Writing Honors
AP English Language
AP English Literature

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/19/worlds-top-economists-just-made-case-why-we-still-need-english-majors/?utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-10-22%20Higher%20Ed%20Education%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:23657%5D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru

Encourage students to see struggle as productive

Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They’re Wrong A study reveals students prefer low-effort learning strategies—like listening to lectures—despite doing better with active learning.

AP: Great for gifted high schoolers | National Association for Gifted Children THE HIGH FLYER post is by Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Andrew Scanlan.

Considering an AP® course this fall?

Now’s the time to enroll! We offer 27 AP® courses, both 1 and 2 semester options. Get started now and be ready for the AP® exams in May 2020. You can find our application at:
https://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/

AP® English Language & Composition
AP® English Literature & Composition
AP® U.S. History
AP® European History
AP® World History: Modern
AP® Government & Politics: (2-Part Course)
AP® Government & Politics: U.S.
AP® Government & Politics: Comparative
AP® Economics: (2-Part Course)
AP® Economics: Microeconomics
AP® Economics: Macroeconomics
AP® Human Geography
AP® Psychology
AP® Latin
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
AP® Statistics
AP® Biology
AP® Chemistry
AP® Environmental Science
AP® Physics I: Algebra Based
AP® Physics II: Algebra Based
AP® Physics C: (2-Part Course)
AP® Physics C: Mechanic
AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP® Computer Science A
AP® Computer Science Principles

MyCTD Welcome to MyCTD! In MyCTD you can - Submit a student program application; - Register students for an assessment; - View NUMATS test scores, resources, and recommendations; - Download unofficial transcripts, payment receipts, and program evaluations; and - Update your contact information.

There is still time to apply for the Fall 2019 CivicHybrid: Human Rights & Youth Advocacy course! This unique course blends flexible online-learning with direct service. Over the course of nine weeks, students will learn about human rights issues such as access to education and environmental justice, and examine how young people are taking action. Spend the October 12 - 14 weekend engaged in direct service in Chicago with local community organizations to apply online learning to in-person experience. Visit the CivicHybrid page for more information and to apply!

https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/civichybrid

According to the College Board, more students earn college credit and placement when they register in the fall.

Fall exam registration improves students’ chances of success. It’s already a best practice at more than half of schools offering AP.

The exam fee and fee reduction haven’t changed for the 2019-20 school year, but we’re introducing two new fees. Students are more likely to stay engaged in class and tackle challenging topics head-on when they register in the fall, and these fees ensure that students don’t wait until the last minute to make a decision.

2019-20 Changes to AP | AP Central Learn about the new resources and processes coming to all AP schools.

3 Things to Know About AP Registration Changes Changing your mind will come with a cost.

Here are just some of the courses being offered
this summer in A*O 2019:

Great Battles
Psychology: Human Relationships & Technology
The Other Side of the Lens: Intro to Photography
Pre-Med: Behavioral Science & Psychology
Algebra I Honors
Physics Honors
AP® Economics: Micro
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Physics C: Mechanics

For a complete list of courses and more information, go to: https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/accelerated-summer-option-aso

Success in science and mathematics is increasingly important for students. Use this summer to complete an honors or AP-level math or science course in just 9 weeks.

Algebra I Honors
Algebra II/Trig Honors
Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
AP® Calculus AB
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
AP® Chemistry
AP® Physics C: Mechanics

A*O courses run from June 15 through August 17, Early start - June 1
For more information - https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/accelerated-summer-option-aso

Enroll in an A*O online honors history course!

US History Honors or World History Honors

Courses run from June 15 through August 17, Early start - June 1
For more information - https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/accelerated-summer-option-aso