Online Programs
Engaging and Personalized Online Learning That Offers Challenge and Choice
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
A Student-Centered Online Classroom
You have a lot of choices for online learning. You want a virtual learning experience that sparks interest and curiosity and helps students build their skills as independent learners. The Center for Talent Development (CTD) Online Program provides an experience that draws on decades of experience in gifted education, offers challenge and choice, and lets students explore subjects or move at a pace that isn't always available in a traditional school environment.
Intentional Course Design. Expert Instruction.
Unlike so-called "click and next" online classes, CTD's Online Program courses are designed and led by expert instructors who provide personalized guidance, feedback, and one-on-one attention. Learn more about our approach to online learning, and our various online program models.
The CTD Online Program offers:
- A wide variety of enrichment and accelerated courses
- Flexible pacing, which allows students to fit course work into their busy schedules
- Opportunities to collaborate and connect with other advanced learners from around the world
In addition to online courses, CTD offers residential and day camp summer programs and leadership and service-learning programs.
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History of Success
Decades of Experience
Remote learning isn’t new to us. It’s been part of CTD's programming for almost 40 years, starting with correspondence by mail courses. Now, as experts in online learning, we offer high-quality education—whether virtual learning is a choice or a requirement.
You can’t always get to the class. But the class can come to you. Our online courses help students find their path from anywhere in the world. Learn more about our approach.
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Enrichment Courses
Explore a wide variety of interdisciplinary topics and core curriculum subjects. CTD provides high-quality enrichment for kids and adults to engage in together and deep explorations of core content for school-age students to do independently.
Leadership & Service-Learning Courses
Leadership Intensive Online
(Grades 7-11)
Build leadership skills through reflective learning opportunities and come away with a deeper understanding of your strengths and talents.
Credit-Bearing Courses
1- and 2-credit course options allow students to accelerate their learning in their strength areas
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Learning That Challenges and Inspires
“This was my first ever online course, and it was one of the most stimulating, inspiring, and educational courses I have ever had the pleasure of taking."
- CTD Student
Intentional Course Design
Our program design and course curricula are rooted in best practices in online education.
Enrollment
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Once you have found the program and course for you, we’d love for you to apply. Learn more about the application and admissions process for our various courses.
Teach Online with CTD
CTD's Online Programs are where dedicated, creative, and passionate teachers work with children of all ages who are ready to learn. Your enthusiasm meets their excitement, and your expertise can shape their lives. If you want to make a difference, come teach at CTD.
“What's so amazing about teaching online is I feel I finally get to do individualized teaching and instruction." -CTD Instructor
Find the Best Online Course For Your Student
Dozens of subjects. Hundreds of courses. Countless experiences.