Talent Development Stages and Programming
Adapted from the work of Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Former Director, Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University.
Stage |
Programming Required |
Subject Specific Example (Mathematics) |
|---|---|---|
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Emergent Talent/Potential |
Early exposure and playful engagement through school based and supplemental enrichment activities. |
Exposure to math games and puzzles; math enrichment activities (after school clubs, summer or weekend courses) |
Stage |
Programming Required |
Subject Specific Example (Mathematics) |
|---|---|---|
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Competency |
School-based and outside-of-school programs that develop foundational knowledge and skills in strength areas at appropriate (accelerated) pace. |
Advanced math classes (e.g., Algebra in grade 6 or 7), math clubs and competitions, enrichment or advanced summer and weekend programs, early access to high school or college math (Geometry, statistics, etc.), mentoring |
Stage |
Programming Required |
Subject Specific Example (Mathematics) |
|---|---|---|
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Expertise |
High-level enrichment and specialized advanced courses. Independent research and projects, mentorships, apprenticeships, authentic work in a domain. |
Independent research project with a mathematics professor or professional in a math-related field, internship with a company that does analytics or statistics. University math courses (online, summer), math-oriented career exploration summer programs |