Gifted Learning Links (GLL)
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/gll/
Gifted LearningLinks offers a wide variety of online programming options: Family Programs, Enrichment, Honors Electives, Honors, AP®, University Credit and EPGY. Click on the links below to browse all of the course offerings for each of these programming options.
Enrichment Program
Nine-week courses offered four times yearly: fall, winter, spring and summer. Click the program header below to learn more about specific course types and browse the course catalog.
High School Credit Program
One-semester (18-week) and two-semester (9-month) honors electives, honors, and AP® courses enroll on the 15th of every month, year round. Accelerated summer option courses are offered once per year, from June 15 through August 17. Click the program header below to learn more about specific course types and browse the course catalog.
Unique Opportunities
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY)
Center for Talent Development also offers students age 5 through grade 12 the opportunity to take computer-based mathematics and language arts courses that are developed and administered by Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY). Click here to find out more about the EPGY program.
Gifted LearningLinks offers nine-week creative studies courses designed for students in grades 3 through 8 during fall, winter, spring sessions and one semester (18-week) honors elective courses designed for students in grades 6 through 12 with monthly start dates.
Information found at: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/gll/courses/
Enrichment Program
Nine-week courses offered four times yearly: fall, winter, spring and summer. Click the program header below to learn more about specific course types and browse the course catalog.
- Family Program
Age 5 through grade 2. Gather the family around the computer for weekend or evening learning adventures and enjoy live, instructor-led sessions with other participants. These course are designed for adults and young children to engage in together. - Enrichment Courses
Grades 3 through 8. Gain in-depth knowledge through interactive courses that challenge intellect and pique curiosity. Students engage in activities that encourage autonomous learning and develop higher-level thinking skills. - Core Essentials Courses
Grades 3 through 8. For students who want to master essential subject-area content above and beyond traditional grade level offerings.
High School Credit Program
One-semester (18-week) and two-semester (9-month) honors electives, honors, and AP® courses enroll on the 15th of every month, year round. Accelerated summer option courses are offered once per year, from June 15 through August 17. Click the program header below to learn more about specific course types and browse the course catalog.
- Honors Elective Courses
Grades 6 through 12. Special interest honors courses often unavailable in schools. Courses bear one high school credit. - Honors Courses
Grades 6 through 12. Core area honors courses. Courses bear two high school credits unless otherwise noted. - AP® Courses
Grades 9 through 12. College Board approved AP® courses. Courses bear two high school credits unless otherwise noted. - Accelerated Summer Option
Grades 6 through 12. Condensed, nine-week versions of popular honors electives, honors, and AP® courses. High school credits match the full-term offering.
Unique Opportunities
- Extracurricular Clubs
Grades 3 through 10. Online extracurricular clubs offer a world of possibilities - virtual meetings, featured speakers, virtual field trips, contests, and more. Join an existing group of students with a shared interest or create a new club. Students can sign up for an 18-week enrollment starting any month they wish. Click here to learn more about extracurricular clubs. - Independent Study
Grades 3 through 12. Have a special interest but don't see your topic in our course listing? Independent study courses pair students with a mentor and together they create a tailored course based on a student proposal. Students can sign up for an 9-week enrollment starting any month they wish. Click here to download the independent study proposal form.
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY)
Center for Talent Development also offers students age 5 through grade 12 the opportunity to take computer-based mathematics and language arts courses that are developed and administered by Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY). Click here to find out more about the EPGY program.
- Monthly Enrollment
- Grades K-7 Accelerated Mathematics
- Grades 2-6 Language Arts and Writing
- University-level Mathematics
- Fixed-term Enrollment
- Elementary Expository Writing
Gifted LearningLinks offers nine-week creative studies courses designed for students in grades 3 through 8 during fall, winter, spring sessions and one semester (18-week) honors elective courses designed for students in grades 6 through 12 with monthly start dates.
Information found at: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/gll/courses/