How Do Schools Use Talent Search?
Research Summary by Seon-Young Lee, Ph.D. & Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Ph.D. The Midwest Talent Searches of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) of Northwestern University help students who have scored at the 95th percentile or above on nationally normed in-grade achievement tests –such as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills obtain more accurate information about their academic abilities. Students identified for Talent Search take an out-of-level test (the EXPLORE, SAT, or ACT) and receive extensive follow-up materials to help them understand their scores. Recently, Center for Talent Development (CTD) staff developed a survey to help us understand how local schools learn about Talent Search, how they implement Talent Search in their schools, and how they follow up on students’ participation in the program.
