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CTY PROGRAMS©2017 CTY Johns Hopkins University

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©2017 CTY Johns Hopkins University

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

• Who we are• CTY Family Academic Programs• CTY Online Programs• CTY Summer Programs• Qualifying and Fees• Questions?


WEBINAR AGENDA

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth identifies and develops the talents of the most advanced K-12 learners worldwide.


WHO WE ARE

WHAT DOES CTY DO?


• Identifies advanced learners

• Provides a variety of programs to challenge and engage bright students

• Advocates for smart students and their families

• Provides unparalleled advanced learning opportunities to students, regardless of background or means


What are CTY Family Academic Programs?

Hands-on learning opportunities that bring students and families together

Most unique of CTY programs:

No minimum test scores required, CTY Talent Search participants automatically eligible to attend

Intended for students and parents, emphasis on family participation

Shorter academic experiences, typically one or two days in length

More affordable for families


What do CTY Family Academic Programs offer?

One day and overnight programs that take place on weekends throughout the year

Programs for 2nd – 12th graders and their families

Programs held at museums, aquariums, nature and science centers, research institutions, and colleges and universities

Program sites predominantly located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and West Coast regions of the United States

Educational travel and weekend programs during the summer and winter holidays


CTY Family Academic Programs by grade

Grades 2-4: Creative Connections SeriesExplore the mechanics of motion at the San Diego museum of natural history.

Grades 5-7: Discovery Series

Grades 7-10: Odyssey Series

Grades 7-10: Science and Technology SeriesVenture inside the nervous system with Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists.

Grades 9-12: Pathways to College Series

Grades 5-12: Educational Travel ProgramsJourney to the Galapagos and experience first-hand why Darwin was so inspired.

All CTY Talent Search participants are eligible to attend; there are no minimum qualifying scores required and no need to wait for test scores to register.


QUESTIONS?410-735-6115 | [email protected] | cty.jhu.edu/family


What is CTY Online?

Year-round, interactive, and self-paced online learning. Courses are guided by expert instructors and delivered wherever you are.

CTY Online offers gifted K-12 students challenging courses that are available all year long, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Students work with expert instructors familiar with the needs of gifted students.

Courses include lively videos, simulations, hands-on student projects, interactive lessons, virtual classroom sessions, at-home lab experiments, and more.

Students join worldwide virtual learning communities, and interact with one another in discussion forums.


CTY Online courses can…

Enrich the student's regular school curriculum

Replace less advanced courses at school

Provide acceleration and enrichment at a flexible pace

Blend summer fun with academic challenges

Prepare students for AP and SAT subject exams

Offer subjects not available at school


CTY Online course process

Student selects appropriate course, takes placement test if needed.

Course begins! Instructor welcomes, guides, encourages, and provides extensive feedback, interacting via email, phone, and in live, virtual classroom.

Student watches videos, reads documents, engages in interactive simulations and games, takes quizzes, does assignments, projects, and labs.

Student takes final assessment and receives final evaluation, certificate, and recommendation for future course work from instructor.


CTY Online benefits

Challenging coursework, tailored to each student

Expert faculty, with very low student-teacher ratio

Flexible formats:

Individually paced: Students can progress on their own schedules and postpone for vacations and breaks. (most math, science, and computer science courses)

Session-based: Specific start and end dates, and due dates for assignments (writing, grammar, critical reading, world languages, most AP courses)

Flexi-paced: Student and instructor set the schedule that best matches the student’s needs (writing)

Benefits for schools: Expands academic options; avoids busing to higher level school; avoids grade skipping; eliminates need to hire advanced teachers for small numbers; helps the school’s teachers focus on students who need more face-to-face help.


QUESTIONS?410-735-6277 | [email protected] | cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline


What are CTY Summer Programs?

Full-day and residential experiences to challenge kids when school’s out and allow them to form a community.

Day and residential sites for qualified students completing grades 2-10

Challenging and fast-paced courses; students enroll in a single course for the three-week session

Experienced instructors committed to student success with a teaching assistant in every class

Small class sizes with hands-on learning and varied activities that keep students engaged and learning


CTY Summer Programs dates and sites*

Young Students Programs (Grade 2-6)

Day Sites (Grades 2-6)Alexandria, Virginia (St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School)Brooklandville, Maryland (St. Paul's School)La Jolla, California (La Jolla Country Day School)New York, New York (Speyer Legacy School)San Mateo, California (The Nueva School - Bay Meadow)Sandy Spring, Maryland (Sandy Spring Friends School)Hong Kong (The Independent School Foundation Academy)

Residential Sites (Grades 5-6)Bristol, Rhode Island (Roger Williams University)Chestertown, Maryland (Washington College)Easton, Pennsylvania (Lafayette College)Los Angeles, California (Loyola Marymount University)

*As of 02/07/2017 (subject to change)

Academic Explorations (Grade 7 and above)Bristol, Rhode Island (Roger Williams University)Easton, Pennsylvania (Lafayette College)Haverford, Pennsylvania (Haverford College)Santa Cruz, California (University of California at Santa Cruz)Baltimore, Maryland (Marine Sciences Program)Seattle, Washington (Seattle University)Hong Kong (The University of Hong Kong)

Intensive Studies (Grade 7 and above)Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins University) Carlisle, Pennsylvania (Dickinson College)Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Franklin & Marshall College) Los Angeles, California (Loyola Marymount University) Saratoga Springs, New York (Skidmore College)Seattle, Washington (Seattle University)Hong Kong (The University of Hong Kong)

Civic Leadership Institute (Grade 10-12)Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins University)Berkeley, California (University of California, Berkeley)

Global Issues at Princeton (Grade 10-12)

Tentative dates for 2017 for most sites Session 1: June 25-July 14 Session 2: July 16-August 4Hong Kong Programs: July 9-28


CTY Summer Programs instructional staff

CTY recruits instructors and teaching assistants from public and private elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and universities worldwide.

Our instructional staff have demonstrated expertise in their fields and the ability to captivate students with their enthusiasm.


CTY Summer Programs Residential Staff

Our residential staff provides a safe, enjoyable and engaging community for students outside the classroom.

CTY recruits resident assistants with experience in college residential life, camp counseling, childcare, student leadership, or related areas.


CTY Summer Programs extracurricular activities

Weekday Afternoon/Evening Activities

• Sports

• Arts and Crafts

• Music and Drama

• Community-building activities

Weekend Activities

• Dances/Socials

• Olympics

• Movies

• Talent Shows


QUESTIONS?410‐735‐6277 | cty‐[email protected] | cty.jhu.edu/summer

Testing and Qualifying for CTY courses


CTY Program tuition ranges


Summer Programs

• $2,400 (day) to $4,690 (residential) per three-week session

Online Programs

• $360 to $2,125, based on length and type of course selected

Family Academic Programs

• $110 to $180 per person, based on length and type of program

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