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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.

Center for Talent Development at Northwestern


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    Feeling Empowered Despite Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 0:17


    Matt Easterday, Associate Professor, Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy, discusses how civic engagement can be used as a tool of empowerment in the face of uncertainty.

    Importance of Civic Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 0:18


    Matt Easterday, Associate Professor at Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy, discusses the importance of civic engagement for youth.

    Sense of Self and Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 0:32


    Professor Emma Adam, from Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy discusses how connections and community have a positive impact on one's sense of self.

    Understanding of the Biological Impacts of Stress Over Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 0:30


    Professor Emma Adam, from Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy discusses the biological impact of stress over time.

    Stress and the Study of its Effects on the Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 0:18


    Professor Emma Adam, from Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy explains what stress is and the effects that stress has on the body.

    The Correlation Between Student Learning And Teacher Noticing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 0:07


    Miriam Sherin, Professor of Learning Sciences and Associate Provost at Northwestern University, explains the correlation between student learning and teacher noticing.

    The Main Components of Teacher Noticing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 0:14


    Miriam Sherin, Professor of Learning Sciences and Associate Provost at Northwestern University, explains the two components of teaching noticing.

    The Importance Of Paying Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 0:29


    Miriam Sherin, Professor of Learning Sciences and Associate Provost at Northwestern University, discusses the importance of how and where teachers should pay attention in their classrooms.

    Prof. Jonathan Guryan on Individualized Tutoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 1:30


    Jonathan Guryan, Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, discusses his recent study which focuses on providing supplemental individualized tutoring opportunities to students.

    CTD Director Susan Corwith on Five Things to Know About Talent Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 4:37


    CTD Director Susan Corwith on Five Things to Know About Talent Development by Center for Talent Development at Northwestern

    Using a Strength Based Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 0:57


    Dr. Eric Calvert, associate director at Center for Talent Development, discusses how using a strength based approach for students can be more beneficial than a proficiency based approach.

    The Importance Of Providing Non-Academic Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 0:47


    Dr. Susan Corwith, associate director at Center for Talent Development, explains the importance of providing non-academic support for students.

    Dr. Calvert on Project OCCAMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 1:24


    Dr. Eric Calvert, associate director of the Center for Talent Development, discusses Project OCCAMS, a collaboration with public schools in Columbus, Ohio.

    Redefining The Identification Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 1:00


    Dr. Susan Corwith, associate director of Center for Talent Development, explains how the talent identification process has been redefined.

    Partnering With School Districts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 0:47


    Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, director of Center for Talent Development, gives an example of how centers like CTD can partner with schools districts to better serve students.

    Talent Development In Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 0:38


    Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, director of Center for Talent Development, explains what talent development looks like in practice.

    The Shift In Gifted Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 0:39


    Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, director of Center for Talent Development, discuss for the field of gifted education has shifted over the years.

    How Assessments Have Changed Over Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 1:32


    CTD Assessment Coordinator, Melissa Hinshaw, discusses how assessments have changed over time and how this change effects how learning is measured.

    Cognitive Abilities and Academic Achievement Assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 1:33


    CTD Assessment Coordinator, Melissa Hinshaw, explains the differences between cognitive abilities and academic achievement assessments, and how each can be used in talent identification.

    CogAT® Spatial Assessment And Talent Identification

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 1:06


    Dr. Joni Lakin from the University of Alabama, discusses how the CogAT® spatial assessment can be helpful in talent identification.

    Spatial Skills And Effects On Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 0:47


    Dr. Joni Lakin of the University of Alabama, discuss how spatial skills can effect student learning.

    Joni Lakin On Spatial Reasoning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 0:52


    Dr. Joni Lakin, professor of educational studies at The University of Alabama, explains what is spatial reasoning.

    The Long Road toward Eminence: A Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 31:42


    In this interview, Frank Worrell, Rena Subotnick, and Paula Olszewski-Kubilius discuss the role that eminence plays in talent development.

    Giving Up The Need For Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 1:22


    Anthony Sparks, Showrunner for Queen Sugar and Bel Air, and CTD Alum, gives advice to gifted students on how to avoid perfectionism.

    The Importance Of Pivoting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 1:43


    Anthony Sparks, Showrunner for Queen Sugar and Bel Air, and CTD Alum, discusses his experience with adversity and how his training at CTD as a gifted student helped him pivot in his career.

    The Relationship Between Eminence and Specialization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 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?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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.

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    Susan Rakow on the Transition Year for Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 1:05


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

    Danielle Holtz on Ways to Demonstrate Understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 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.

    Dr. Colleen Boyle on The Importance Of Learning Technological Tools For Online Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 0:58


    Dr. Colleen Boyle, Coordinator of Curriculum and Gifted, at Bexley City Schools, speaks about the importance of students learning technology tools.

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