The world leader in gifted education.

CTY was founded more than 40 years ago by a researcher dedicated to identifying and supporting the most intellectually advanced students. Today, as a nonprofit academic center based at Johns Hopkins—America’s first research university—our commitment to research remains as strong as ever. From our home in Baltimore to our dynamic virtual classrooms and our in-person sites across the United States, the Center for Talented Youth remains committed to understanding and nurturing extraordinary elementary, middle, and high school students worldwide.

Our core mission is to serve advanced learners and their families through our renowned programs, research, and advocacy within the field of gifted education. Because in identifying and developing the talents of bright pre-university students to better our world today, we hope to improve it for generations to come.

Mission

CTY is a center for innovation dedicated to advancing the field of gifted education through our research on testing, programs, and other supports for academically advanced students.

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Leadership

Meet CTY’s senior leadership and the members of our Advisory Council.

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Research

CTY Research works at the cross-roads of education, cognitive psychology, and cognitive neuroscience to address questions of both practical and theoretical significance for identifying, characterizing, and supporting the needs of advanced learners.

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Policies and Accreditation

Learn more about CTY's policies and our accreditation for grades K through 12.

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News and Events

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