Events

Join us to learn about our programs, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

With CTY’s Online Programs, students in grades 2-12 can choose from courses in a wide variety of subject areas. Our challenging and interactive courses are designed to enrich and accelerate academically advanced students with the support of instructors who have experience working with talented young students and understand how to teach advanced concepts to pre-college students. Courses are offered year-round in a variety of formats so your child can work at a pace that fits their schedule and learning needs.

Test scores are required for most CTY programs. Join us to learn about all of the testing options available to students who are interested in becoming eligible to enroll in CTY in-person and online programs.

Join us to learn more about CTY On-Campus Programs. We will discuss the wealth of experiences a student has when they attend an On-Campus Program, as well as the pertinent information you need to enroll your advanced learner.

You have a hunch that your child is an advanced learner but are unsure of what to do next. Testing can be one useful way to collect information—to identify your child’s academic strengths and potential areas of improvement, and to help connect them with experiences that fit their interests, skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Join CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD and director of research Kathryn Thompson, PhD for a discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of standardized testing, and how to use test results to advocate and choose fulfilling experiences for your bright child.

Families of advanced learners in the 7th grade are invited to a workshop to review the application process for the Cooke Young Scholars Program, a five-year, pre-college scholarship that includes planning and goal-setting, funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities, annual summer programs, and peer networking. We will review the application in detail to help families understand key points to completing and submitting an application by the deadline date so that their child can be considered for this opportunity. Families will have the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.

Need help with researching colleges? Join our expert-led session where you’ll learn top tips for effectively conducting college research and building a list of schools that are the best fit academically, socially, and financially.

Joining CTY means gaining access to challenging and engaging year-round online and on-campus courses. It means connecting with expert instructors and students from around the world who share your interests. It means learning to take risks, make mistakes, think creatively, and grow confidently. Join us to learn about our programs, ask questions, and discover how to connect with other families of bright students.

Join a webinar with the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and other details regarding the application process for the Cooke Young Scholars Program. 

Summer is a perfect time for advanced learners to dig deep and learn about what interests them. Join CTY executive director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD, as she shares with families how they can help their advanced learners select and participate in fulfilling summer experiences that energize and engage.