CTD Assessments for Schools
Assess Learning Needs and Growth. Inform Instruction.
Guide Talent Development.
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
Guide to Services
Expanded Access to Above-Grade-Level Testing for Schools
There are myriad ways for schools to engage with CTD Assessment, and through our new Emerging Talent Identification Program (E-TIP), access to the testing and the results is easier than ever.
Schools have the option to partner directly with CTD Assessment for registration and reporting resources, assessment implementation, or support for individual families to participate.
To schedule a consult to discuss school participation, email ctd-assessment@northwestern.edu.
Accurately Measure Growth and Readiness
Academic Talent Search Above-Grade-Level Assessment
Academic talent search is a research-based way of creating optimal learning environments for advanced learners. It consists of diagnostic testing, using off- or above-level tests, and prescriptive instruction. Above-grade-level assessments and the data gathered from them ensure educators have the tools necessary to help students reach their full potential. CTD's above level offerings include: CogAT (for grades 2-9) and tests that mimic the format and content of the PreACT® and PSAT® (for grades 4-6) or ACT® and SAT® (for grades 7-9). These above-grade-level tests provide a more nuanced profile of advanced students’ learning needs. When these assessments are given above-grade-level to high-achieving students, they reveal the type of content students are ready to learn and their readiness for acceleration. This information allows educators to differentiate instruction to the appropriate level and make well-informed decisions about programs and services. CTD also provides growth indicators and a normative comparison to other high-achieving students who have participated in academic talent search through CTD.
Get the Most Out of Your Data
Benefit from CTD's Assessment Expertise
CTD understands advanced learners and the challenges of assessing accurately their instructional levels and growth. Work with CTD to
- Conduct above-grade-level assessments to better understand where students are ready to learn;
- Analyze your data, use it to guide programs and instruction, and evaluate the impact of your programs;
- Use above-grade-level assessment data to make decisions about enrichment and acceleration and monitor growth;
- Conduct a comparative analysis of data sets and identify growth trends for your advanced learners; or
- Determine talent development focused programming recommendations.
Assessment and data consultations can be done hourly or on a project basis. Hourly rates start at $225. Contact us for more information.